Modern Slavery Statement

1. Introduction

This statement sets out Baker Tilly Isle of Man’s actions to understand all potential modern slavery risks related to its business and to put in place steps that are aimed at ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in our business and its supply chains. As a responsible business, we’re committed to upholding the internationally recognised human rights through the way we operate.

This statement covers:

• Our commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking
• How we manage the risk of modern slavery in our own operations
• How we manage the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain

Due to the lack of local legislation, this statement is made pursuant to the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. It outlines our commitment to preventing modern slavery across our Company and supply chain.

2. Our commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking

The Act requires companies to be more transparent about how they tackle modern slavery in their supply chain. This includes detailed information on structures and relevant policies and systems. The Company recognises that it has a responsibility to take a robust approach to slavery and human trafficking. We are absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery, human trafficking, exploitation and discrimination.

3. The Company’s structure and supply chains

Baker Tilly Isle of Man is a leading provider of audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory services. As part of the global Baker Tilly network, we operate with a strong commitment to integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. Our team is based in the Isle of Man, serving clients locally and internationally across a wide range of sectors.

Baker Tilly Isle of Man is a member of Baker Tilly International, one of the world’s largest leading networks of independently owned and managed accountancy and business advisory firms. The members of Baker Tilly International are independent and separate legal entities operating in their respective territories. Baker Tilly Isle of Man is not Baker Tilly International’s agent and does not have authority to bind Baker Tilly International or act on Baker Tilly International’s behalf. None of Baker Tilly International, Baker Tilly Isle of Man nor any of the other member firms of Baker Tilly International has any liability for each other’s acts or omissions.

The Company doesn’t operate in high-risk areas, and we don’t consider any of our activities to be at high risk of slavery or human trafficking.

4. How we manage the risk of modern slavery in our own operations

• Right to Work in the Isle of Man checks are conducted by the Company for all new employees when they start working for the Company. Temporary workers from agencies are always thoroughly checked prior to appointment. All employees are given an employment contract and are made aware of all internal policies and procedures as well as their statutory entitlements and other benefits.
• All employees are paid at least National Minimum Wage.
• Payroll systems are monitored to identify if employees may be sharing bank accounts, addresses or telephone numbers as this can be indicative of illegal or exploitative behaviour.
• The Company does not retain employees’ identification / travel documents and does not knowingly work with business which do.

5. Relevant policies

The Company has a complete suite of policies in place which deal with the anti-slavery initiatives either directly or indirectly. The overall responsibility for the policies lies with the HR Manager. 

5.1. Whistleblowing Policy

The Company encourages all its workers, customers and other business partners to speak up with concerns related to the direct activities, or the supply chains of, the Company. This includes any circumstances that may give rise to risk of slavery or human trafficking.

The Company’s procedure set out in the Whistleblowing Policy is designed to make it easy for workers to make disclosures. The Company also has in place an open and transparent grievance process for all staff including agency workers.

5.2. Code of Ethics

The Company’s code makes clear to employees the actions and behaviour expected of them when representing the Company. We strive to maintain the highest standards of employee conduct and ethical behaviour at all times including when operating abroad and managing our supply chain.

5.3. Equality Policy

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to abolishing discrimination in employment and against customers. We are also fully committed to the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination and value the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation.

5.4. Recruitment policy

The Company uses only specified, reputable employment agencies to source labour and always verifies the practices of any new agency it is using before accepting workers from that agency.

6. How we manage the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain

The Company undertakes due diligence when considering taking on new clients and suppliers and regularly reviews its existing clients and suppliers.

Risk assessments for all our suppliers are carried out on an ad-hoc basis as and when new suppliers need to be engaged or a service is to be re-tendered.

The remainder have a long-standing relationship with the Company, forming trust and confidence in their practices backed by their reputation in the marketplace. We seek to obtain either their own Modern Slavery Statement, an agreement to our supplier code of conduct and/or completion of a supplier onboarding questionnaire setting out their assurance that they are compliant.

This statement has been approved by the Board of Baker Tilly Isle of Man.

1st December 2025