Modern slavery statement for financial year 31st August 2025
Introduction
Performs Assessment Ltd (PAL) is committed to combatting modern slavery and human
trafficking within our operations. This statement sets out our commitment to the UK Modern
Slavery Act and the steps taken to eradicate these abhorrent practices.
Structure, Business and Supply Chains
PAL operates from offices based in the University of Nottingham, Clinical Sciences Building,
Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PB. PAL is an information
technology consultancy, delivering tailored training and performance enhancement
programmes to healthcare professionals involved in breast screening worldwide. With a
focus on supporting early cancer detection and maintaining high standards in radiology
through independent quality assurance, PAL currently employs three staff members.
Our suppliers are primarily based in the UK, with some services sourced from within the
European Union. UK-based companies provide accounting and legal services for the
PERFORMS quality assurance scheme, while marketing services are delivered by a firm in
Luxembourg and software development is handled by a provider in the Netherlands.
Given the nature of our work and the professional services we engage, the risk of modern
slavery or human trafficking within our supply chain is considered low; however, we remain
committed to ethical practices and responsible sourcing.
Risk Assessment and Due Diligence
During the year ended 31st August 2025 a risk assessment was conducted on the
aforementioned companies, to evaluate any potential risks related to modern slavery and
ensure that all of them continue to meet our standards for ethical and responsible business
practices. During the coming year we will continue to maintain a risk assessment procedure
for all current and new suppliers.
We recognise that companies based outside, or procuring from outside, the UK and EU may
present a higher risk. The findings from this assessment will inform our audit prioritisation
process.
Supply Chain Due Diligence
Our supply chain includes, but not limited to, providers of:
• consultancy
• accountancy
• legal
• marketing/website management
• IT software and architecture
We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in the
aforementioned companies or in any part of our business.
During the course of the next financial year, we will continue to revise our policies with these
companies, so it reflects our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our
business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to
ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in our supply chains.
All companies will be expected to positively affirm their commitment to the contents of the
Modern Slavery Act and ensure strict compliance with our service agreements.
Our terms and conditions of trade have been modified to include a general “compliance with
laws and policies” clause.
Where appropriate, company audits will be conducted.
Training and Awareness
During year ended 31st August 2025, a training and awareness program was developed to
ensure that all staff are fully aware of the issues surrounding modern slavery and trafficking
within our own business and our supply chain. This has been made available on the Staff
SharePoint for existing and new staff to review.
Effectiveness and Performance
Over the course of the next 12 months, we will continually evaluate our performance on the
objectives we have set.
Following the review of the effectiveness of the steps we have taken we will implement any
further steps required to combat slavery and trafficking.
Responsible Individual
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for Modern Slavery compliance for PAL but
the CEO will have responsibility for implementation of the steps set out in this statement.
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and
constitutes our slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ended 31st
August 2025.
Professor Yan Chen
Director/CEO
Date 05/09/2025