Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This statement is published by Cairn Group, in compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. It outlines how Cairn Group (“Cairn”, the “Business”) helps to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of its business and supply chain.

For the purposes of this statement, the companies conducting business within the United Kingdom are collectively referred to as “Cairn Group” and include Station Hotel (Newcastle) Ltd and its subsidiaries and CHG (Newcastle) Ltd.

At Cairn Group we take seriously our responsibility to help prevent the crime of modern slavery and human trafficking across our own business, our partners, and suppliers.

Our Business Structure and Supply Chain

Cairn Group is a national hospitality company with a portfolio of multiple brands, 36 properties, and a team of over 2,000 employees. We develop partnerships with more than 4,000 suppliers for goods and services, ensuring the best combination of price, quality, and service.

Our Commitment to Human Rights

At Cairn Group we put people first. We are passionate about delivering the highest levels of service and want our people to have a positive and rewarding experience. We aim to inspire our people while providing best-in-class service to our guests.

Our employment policies ensure everyone is treated equally, fairly, and consistently. We promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights, with accountability at board and management levels.

We ensure workers are not exploited, work environments are safe, and employment, health & safety, and human rights laws are adhered to. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy is available to all employees.

  • Support the protection of human rights for colleagues, business partners, and communities.
  • Provide a safe and healthy working environment.
  • Eliminate employment discrimination and promote diversity.
  • Ensure fair remuneration and employee well-being.
  • Conduct business with honesty and integrity in compliance with laws.
  • Do not support forced or compulsory labour or child exploitation.

Ethical Business Conduct

We require all business to be conducted with honesty and integrity, fully complying with laws. Policies establish ethical standards and accountability. Suppliers are vetted to prevent modern slavery or human trafficking risks in the supply chain.

Our Due Diligence Processes – Risk Identification

Our risk assessment identified the following principal modern slavery risks:

  1. Employees exposed to excessive hours or bonded labour.
  2. Venues at risk of sexual exploitation or use as halfway houses.
  3. Agency or supplier workers at risk of forced/bonded or child labour.
  4. Construction workers employed by contractors at risk of forced/bonded or child labour.

Risk Monitoring and Mitigation

Our mitigation measures include:

  1. Employees encouraged to report potential violations and monitored for compliance with minimum wage and fair treatment.
  2. Team members report safety or reputational incidents, with guidance and periodic refresher training.
  3. No recruitment fees are charged to employees; hiring is direct whenever possible.
  4. Suppliers are expected to have compliance systems, including human rights due diligence.
  5. Regular due diligence on agencies providing team members.

Training and Awareness

All employees undergo mandatory training on Modern Slavery, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and Health & Safety. Additional support is available from the HR team.

This updated statement was approved by the board of directors on 29/01/2025.