Modern slavery and human trafficking

Architecture Social has zero tolerance for modern slavery, forced labour, servitude and human trafficking. We publish this statement voluntarily as part of our commitment to responsible recruitment and ethical business.

The aim is to prevent exploitation, recognise warning signs and respond in a way that puts the safety and interests of affected people first.

Architecture Social Limited is a UK recruitment business, content platform and professional community serving architecture and the built environment. Our direct operations are office and technology based.

The supply chain principally includes technology, hosting, professional services, workspace, marketing and ordinary business suppliers. Recruitment activity also creates a responsibility to notice signs that a worker or candidate may be controlled, threatened or financially exploited.

Warning signs can include:

• a person being unable to speak freely or control their own identity documents;
• threats, intimidation, debt bondage or unexplained deductions;
• recruitment fees charged to a worker as a condition of finding work;
• working or living conditions that appear coercive, unsafe or degrading;
• another person controlling pay, travel, communication or movement; and
• a supplier that cannot explain who performs the work or under what conditions.

One sign does not prove exploitation. A credible concern should still be taken seriously and escalated without confronting a suspected exploiter in a way that could increase risk.

Architecture Social's practical controls include:

• not charging candidates for finding employment;
• checking that recruitment instructions and commercial relationships are credible;
• using proportionate checks when a supplier, location or service creates higher risk;
• expecting staff and partners to report concerns promptly; and
• reviewing the response before ending a relationship where abrupt action could harm a victim.

Candidate rights and the free nature of candidate support are also explained in the candidate recruitment terms.

To raise a concern with Architecture Social, email hello@architecturesocial.com or use the complaints process. If someone may be in immediate danger, contact the emergency services.

The independent Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline can be contacted on 08000 121 700 or through modernslaveryhelpline.org/report.

The first priority is the safety and welfare of a person who may be affected. The response can include preserving relevant information, seeking specialist advice, contacting an appropriate authority and requiring a supplier to remedy a problem.

Architecture Social will not knowingly continue a relationship that permits exploitation. The way a relationship is paused or ended will take account of the risk that abrupt action could make the person's situation worse.

This voluntary statement reflects Anti-Slavery Policy v2.1. It was approved and signed by Stephen Drew, Director, on 30 July 2026, is effective from 1 August 2026 and is scheduled for review by 1 August 2027.