Modern slavery statement for financial year 31st August 2026

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 four 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.

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 course of the coming year, we will conduct a risk assessment of 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.

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 financial year, we will 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.

This will be sent to all companies who will be expected to positively affirm their commitment to the contents of the Modern Slavery Act and ensure strict compliance with our service agreements.

Training and Awareness

We have developed a training and awareness program 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 training is available on the Staff SharePoint and all new staff are directed to the training.

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 31^st August 2026.

Professor Yan Chen

Director/CEO

                                                                  

Date: 20/10/26