Modern slavery statement

Be Specific Consulting Ltd is committed to conducting business in a fair and responsible manner. We take a zero-tolerance stance on slavery and human trafficking, and we expect our suppliers and business partners to do the same.

About us and our supply chain

We are a UK consultancy. We help firms put AI to work, and we work with founders and organisations on ventures and innovation programmes. Our services are delivered by our own team. Our purchasing is mainly software, professional services and IT equipment for our own use.

We may be below the turnover threshold for a mandatory statement under section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We publish this statement because that commitment should be universal.

Our policy

We will not tolerate abuse of human rights, modern slavery, human trafficking, or child, forced, bonded or compulsory labour or servitude, by our suppliers or business partners, or in their supply chains.

We and our suppliers must comply with applicable laws, and must not charge workers recruitment fees, retain their identity documents, require compulsory overtime, restrict their freedom of movement or association or their right to leave employment, discriminate, or use threats, violence or harassment. Anyone affected should have access to remedy.

Where our risks are highest

We consider the highest risk of modern slavery in our supply chain to be in electronics manufacturing for the IT hardware we buy, particularly for migrant workers in countries including China and Malaysia. The risk in our own operations and in our direct suppliers of software and professional services is low.

Due diligence

In agreeing to supply us with goods or services, or in entering a business relationship with us, a supplier or partner commits to adopting and promoting these values in their own business and supply chain. If you cannot adhere to them, contact hello@bespecific.co.uk. Continuing the relationship is acceptance of this commitment.

We consider modern slavery risk when we engage or renew a supplier, and we review our payment terms and pricing so they do not put undue pressure on suppliers.

Reporting concerns

Anyone can raise a concern about modern slavery connected to our business at hello@bespecific.co.uk. A director will acknowledge the report within five working days, look into it, and where appropriate refer it to the Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline or the relevant authorities.

Training

Our team completes mandatory modern slavery training every 12 months and when this policy is updated. It covers the ILO indicators of forced labour, how to report concerns, and how to consider modern slavery risk when buying goods and services.

Measuring progress

We do not yet use formal key performance indicators. Over the next 12 months we will track training completion, add our modern slavery commitments as a clause in supplier and associate contracts, and favour certified or refurbished IT equipment where practical.

We are a small consultancy, and we expect fair treatment of the people we work with and of anyone we engage. Questions about this statement are welcome at the same address. We review this statement annually.

This statement was approved by the board of Be Specific Consulting Ltd.

Signed: ………………………………
Tim Boeckmann, Director
Date: 15 October 2026