Modern Slavery Policy

Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Policy

 Effective Date: April 2025
Issued by: Finest Brands International Ltd (Trading as Toggi)
Contact: hello@toggi.com

1. Our Commitment

At Toggi, we are committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business and supply chain. This policy outlines our commitment to ethical conduct and responsible sourcing, and the steps we take to ensure that slavery and human trafficking do not occur within our operations or through our suppliers.

Modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It includes:

• Slavery and servitude
• Forced or compulsory labour
• Child labour
• Debt bondage
• Human trafficking for exploitation

We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery and are committed to taking robust action where necessary.

2. About Our Business

Toggi is a UK-based clothing retailer specialising in high-quality women’s and men’s country and equestrian apparel. We operate both directly and through an international supply chain, working with manufacturers, service providers, and logistics partners across the UK and abroad.

3. Our Supply Chain

We source garments, fabrics, trims, and accessories from carefully selected suppliers in the UK, Europe, and globally. We expect all of our suppliers, subcontractors, and partners to uphold our ethical values and to comply with applicable laws on human rights and labour standards.

Our focus is on long-term partnerships with suppliers that share our commitment to:

• Fair pay
• Safe working environments
• Respect for workers’ rights

4. How We Prevent Modern Slavery

a. Policies and Governance

• We operate a comprehensive Supplier Code of Conduct, which all suppliers must sign and comply with.
• All staff, contractors, and suppliers are expected to act in line with our Ethical Business Standards and anti-slavery policy.

b. Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

• We conduct regular risk assessments across our operations and supply chain.
• During supplier onboarding, we perform due diligence checks to assess ethical standards and legal compliance.
• High-risk suppliers may be subject to enhanced checks and additional assurances.

c. Supplier Contracts and Obligations

• All contracts with suppliers include clauses requiring full compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015, or equivalent laws in their jurisdiction.
• Suppliers must provide evidence of compliance, including policies on worker welfare, wage transparency, and ethical recruitment.

d. Monitoring and Auditing

• We conduct periodic supplier audits, including announced and unannounced inspections where necessary.
• We may use independent third-party auditors to verify working conditions and ethical practices.
• Findings from audits inform supplier scorecards and improvement plans.

e. Training and Awareness

• All relevant employees receive modern slavery awareness training, especially staff involved in procurement, operations, and supplier management.
• Training covers how to recognise signs of exploitation and how to respond appropriately.

f. Reporting Concerns (Whistleblowing)

• We maintain a confidential whistleblowing procedure that allows employees, suppliers, or third parties to raise concerns anonymously.
• All reports are investigated thoroughly and action is taken where necessary.
• No whistleblower will face retaliation for raising a concern in good faith.

5. Performance Monitoring

We measure the effectiveness of our modern slavery approach through:

These metrics are reviewed by senior management and help shape our continuous improvement plans.

6. Review and Accountability

This policy is:

• Reviewed annually by the senior management team.
• Updated to reflect changes in legislation, business operations, or supply chain strategy.
• Approved and signed off by senior leadership.

Ultimate responsibility for implementation lies with the Board of Directors of Finest Brands International Ltd.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, would like further details on our ethical sourcing, or wish to report a concern, please contact us:

Email: hello@toggi.com
Registered Office: Laurel House, 146–148 Garnet Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 5HP