Our business, Maddogs Television Limited is committed to combatting slavery and human trafficking in its business and supply chains, and we make this statement to assist with compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. This statement relates to this financial year and was last updated 31/03/2024

We make this statement not only as part of our commitments to the act, but those of our customers and suppliers also. We expected the same standards from all our staff, contactors, customers, suppliers and business partners as part of our contracting process. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and expect all parties with whom we conduct business to do the same.

We expect the same high standards from all of our contractors, suppliers and other business partners, and as part of our contracting processes, in the coming year we will include specific prohibitions against the use of forced, compulsory or trafficked labour, or anyone held in slavery or servitude, whether adults or children, and we expect that our suppliers will hold their own suppliers to the same high standards.

As our business has a turnover of less than £36 million, we do not have a legal obligation to produce a modern slavery statement. However:

  • We agree that exploitation within all supply chains ending in the UK is a blight on our society, and we are committed to playing our part in eliminating exploitation;
  • We understand that customers with obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 cannot comply with those duties without our cooperation.

To that end, we confirm that we have examined our own business and, to the extent that it is reasonably practicable, businesses within our supply chain and we confirm the following:

  • We confirm that within our own business, no relevant offence relating to slavery or human tracking has been committed.
  • We have made enquiries of businesses that supply directly to us and we are confident that no relevant offence is committed in that business.
  • Insofar as it was reasonably practicable, we have examined our supply chains and confirm that we found no evidence of slavery or human trafficking.

Our business provides broadcast crew and equipment hire for companies and individuals across the United Kingdome and around the world. We provide both wet and dry hire, that is equipment with and without personnel to operate it. We are based in the New Forest in Hampshire on the south coast of the United Kingdome and regularly provide equipment and crew for productions locally, nationally and internationally.

We are a small business, owned by former sound recordist Martin Huntley and ran by Camera Operators Andrew Davis and James Bailey.

  • We have 8 full time employees, based in 1 office.
  • We are not owned by any third party and have no charges against us.
  • Both managers report to the company owner, and the staff to the two managers.
  • We have a dedicated member of staff to oversee accounting and administration.

We operate in the following countries:

  • United Kingdom

We are legally registered within the United Kingdom and whilst we work worldwide and provide our services and equipment across the globe, all transitions are made within the UK and subject to UK VAT at the prevailing rate and in GBP currencies.  

We understand that certain industry sectors and geographical regions entail greater risk of exploitation than others. We do not believe that our supply chain is in one of those sectors. If however your supply chain is in one of those sectors as a partner with us, we ask that you provide brief details plus your steps to ensure lack of exploitation in your supply chain.

  • For example, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has recognised that child labour exists in mineral supply chains, and has produced this guide, (https://mneguidelines.oecd.org/Practical-actions-for-worst-forms-of-child-labour-mining-sector.pdf) “Practical actions for companies to identity and address the worst forms of child labour in mineral supply chains”
  • The OECD explains the due diligence that it would expect, and provides some useful “facts on the ground”. For example, on page 10 it provides a list of countries in which child labour in gold is prevalent.

Where it is reasonably practicable, we ensure that businesses in our supply chain have made a similar statement relating to slavery and human trafficking.

The person in our business responsible for assessing matters relating to slavery and human trafficking is: James Bailey, Company Manager

We also encourage all employees to report on any matters relating to slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains of which they become aware.

All parties must ensure that they read, understand and comply with this policy.

The prevention, detection and reporting of modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chains is the responsibility of all those working for us or under our control.

You are required to avoid any activity that might lead to, or suggest, a breach of this policy.

You must notify your line manager OR a company Director as soon as possible if you believe or suspect that a conflict with this policy has occurred or may occur in the future.