Modern Slavery Policy

At Ballers Sports Club Ltd, we are committed to conducting all aspects of our business in an ethical, lawful, and responsible manner. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking in any form.

We recognise our responsibility to safeguard not only the children who attend our sessions, but also the integrity of our organisation and anyone connected to our operations, including staff, coaches, volunteers, suppliers, and partners.

Our Commitment

Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes many forms, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking.

Ballers Sports Club Ltd is fully committed to:

Acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings
Implementing effective systems and controls to prevent modern slavery
Ensuring transparency across our organisation and supply chains
Taking all reasonable steps to ensure such practices do not occur within our business or partnerships

Our Organisation and Safeguarding Standards

We maintain high standards of safeguarding and welfare across all of our programmes. All coaches and staff are:

Subject to appropriate vetting and recruitment checks
Required to complete safeguarding training
Expected to uphold professional conduct at all times

These measures help ensure that everyone involved with Ballers Sports Club Ltd operates in a safe, fair, and responsible environment.

Due Diligence and Risk Awareness

While our organisation operates primarily within grassroots sports coaching, we remain aware that risks of modern slavery can exist in any sector.

We take steps to reduce this risk by:

Working only with trusted partners and suppliers where appropriate
Ensuring staff recruitment follows safe and transparent processes
Maintaining clear safeguarding and whistleblowing procedures
Encouraging reporting of any concerns without fear of reprisal

Reporting Concerns

We encourage anyone who has concerns about modern slavery or unethical practice within or connected to Ballers Sports Club Ltd to report it immediately.

Concerns should be raised with:

Jess – Welfare Officer & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
📧 info@ballerssportsclub.co.uk

If necessary, concerns can also be reported to external authorities such as the police or the NSPCC Helpline (0808 800 5000).

Responsibility for This Policy

The Directors of Ballers Sports Club Ltd are responsible for ensuring this policy is implemented, understood, and regularly reviewed.

All staff, coaches, and volunteers are expected to comply with this policy and report any concerns they may have.

Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains effective, up to date, and aligned with current legislation and best practice.

Ballers Sports Club Ltd

Committed to ethical practice, safeguarding, and integrity in sport.