Modern Slavery Statement

Xeinadin Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2025

OUR COMMITMENT

This statement is made under section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 by Xeinadin Group Limited and its subsidiaries for the financial year ended 31 May 2025.

As one of the UK’s Top 20 accountancy firms, we recognise that while the professional services sector is lower risk, we have a continuing duty to ensure that our people, clients, and suppliers uphold the highest standards of human rights and ethical conduct.

We are committed to acting responsibly, ethically, and with integrity to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking across our business and supply chains.

 

FIRM STRUCTURE

Xeinadin operates across the UK and Ireland through partner-led local offices, supported by shared group functions. Any offshore subsidiaries or service-delivery operations that support our UK and Irish businesses must adhere to our group governance standards, including our approach to ethical employment and preventing modern slavery.

 

AWARENESS AND LEADERSHIP

Modern slavery remains on our strategic and governance agenda, overseen by our Executive Leadership Team and Board. We continue to expand our supplier risk assessments to strengthen visibility and due diligence.

Modern slavery awareness forms part of our wider ESG strategy, sponsored by the Executive Committee, which includes our modern-slavery commitments.

 

RESPONSIBLE PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIER OVERSIGHT

Our supply chain is relatively simple, mainly supporting office operations such as facilities, IT, marketing, recruitment, and travel alongside professional advisers and outsourced service providers.

All suppliers are expected to uphold our high ethical standards and to operate in line with the UN Global Compact Principles, including respect for human rights, fair labour practices, and the prevention of forced or exploitative labour.

Due diligence is undertaken for all new suppliers, with enhanced checks applied where higher risks may arise — for example, where services are delivered offshore or by third parties outside the UK or Ireland. Our contracts include clauses prohibiting forced labour, exploitation, or human trafficking.

We will continue to:

  • Review suppliers where risk may be heightened by sector, geography, or service type
  • Engage with suppliers to understand their modern-slavery controls
  • Apply robust onboarding for all new suppliers
  • Review suppliers’ Modern Slavery or Human Trafficking statements, or equivalent policies.

 

GOVERNANCE, ETHICAL CULTURE AND COMPLIANCE

We maintain high standards of conduct and ethical behaviour, underpinned by clear policies and procedures across the firm.

As a regulated business, we comply with ICAEW, CAI, HMRC, and FCA requirements, and our people receive regular updates and training on professional and regulatory obligations.

Modern-slavery considerations are embedded within our Economic Crime policies, reinforcing our culture of integrity and accountability.

Employees are encouraged to report any concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation.

 

ECONOMIC CRIME AND CLIENT DUE DILIGENCE

Our Economic Crime Policy includes modern slavery within its scope and guides how we manage ethical risk.

We take a risk-based approach to client due diligence, applying enhanced checks for sectors that present elevated modern slavery risks, including, but not limited to construction, agriculture, and manufacturing — while continuing to monitor other areas where exposure may arise.

 

ETHICAL RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT

We follow fair and transparent recruitment practices. All employees provide valid right-to-work documentation, and recruitment agencies are subject to appropriate checks.

 

WHAT’S NEXT FOR XEINADIN

In 2026, we will continue to strengthen our approach by:

  • Launching our Supplier Code of Conduct and confirming compliance from all suppliers
  • Extending due-diligence reviews across existing suppliers and client portfolios
  • Enhancing awareness through updated staff induction and new e-learning modules focused on recognising and reporting modern-slavery risks
  • Embedding our Governance Framework and strengthening oversight in line with best practice
  • Implementing our Ethical Recruitment Policy, reinforcing our zero-tolerance approach to exploitation.

 

APPROVAL 

This statement has been reviewed by Derry Crowley, Chief Executive Officer, and approved by the Board of Directors of Xeinadin Group.

It will be reviewed and updated annually.

Name: Derry Crowley 

Position: CEO 

Date: 23rd January 2026