Modern Slavery Policy

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Sleep Topper Ltd

At Sleep Topper Ltd, trading as www.sleeptopper.co.uk, we are fully committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in every aspect of our operations and supply chains. This statement is made in accordance with section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015, and outlines the steps we have taken—and continue to take—to ensure that slavery and human trafficking do not take place within our business or our supply chains.

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1. Our Business

Sleep Topper Ltd is a UK-based company specialising in the online retail of mattress toppers, mattresses, and bedding products. Our business model includes:

• Product design and development

• Online sales through our e-commerce platform

• Sourcing of materials and manufacturing through approved suppliers

• Fulfilment and logistics via trusted delivery partners

We operate primarily in the United Kingdom and work with both domestic and international suppliers for materials and finished goods.

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2. Our Values and Ethics

We have zero tolerance for modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, or any form of human trafficking. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking are not taking place anywhere in our supply chains.

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3. Our Supply Chain

Our supply chain includes the sourcing of:

• Raw materials (such as memory foam, fabric, packaging)

• Finished sleep products

• Fulfilment and delivery services

• Marketing and IT services

We work closely with a limited number of carefully selected suppliers, many of whom are based in the UK and EU, with some international manufacturers outside the UK. All suppliers are expected to uphold the same ethical standards we set for ourselves.

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4. Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

To identify and mitigate the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chain, we:

• Vet all new suppliers through an ethical sourcing questionnaire

• Require confirmation that suppliers comply with labour laws and ethical standards

• Maintain contractual clauses requiring compliance with the Modern Slavery Act

• Prioritise suppliers who are SEDEX-registered or have third-party ethical audits

• Monitor higher-risk countries or industries more closely

We recognise that the risk of modern slavery is not static, and we review our procedures regularly to address new challenges.

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5. Employee Awareness and Training

Although our team is small, we believe awareness is critical. Therefore:

• All staff are made aware of the signs of modern slavery and how to report concerns

• Managers responsible for supplier relationships receive guidance on identifying unethical practices

• We foster an open environment where employees and contractors can raise concerns confidentially

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6. Reporting and Whistleblowing

We have a clear procedure for reporting any concerns about unethical behaviour, human rights violations, or suspicious activity:

• Any concerns can be reported anonymously to support@sleeptopper.co.uk

• We will thoroughly investigate all reports and take appropriate action

• We will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith

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7. Our Ongoing Commitment

We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to combating modern slavery. In the next 12 months, we aim to:

• Expand our supplier audit process and increase documentation requirements

• Introduce additional training modules for employees on ethical trade

• Collaborate more closely with suppliers to promote transparency and fairness

• Review and update this statement annually