Introduction
It continues to be a priority for Red Funnel to ensure that we always trade ethically, source responsibly, and work to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking throughout our organisation and in our supply chain.
We, Red Funnel, are committed to improving our practices to combat slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chain.
This statement covers Red Funnel Limited and its subsidiary companies (the Group).
1.1 The Group is a provider of ferry services between Southampton and the Isle of Wight 365 days a year, carrying around 3.4m passengers and 0.9m vehicles each year. Our services include passenger ferry services, vehicle ferry services and freight services.
1.2 Our principal business activities include vessel operations, passenger and vehicle embarkation and disembarkation, port and terminal operations, customer services, vessel maintenance, safety and compliance and associated support functions.
1.3 Our supply chains support the safe and reliable operation of ferry services. They include suppliers of vessel maintenance and engineering services, marine equipment and spare parts, fuel and energy, port and terminal services, cleaning, security, waste management, catering and retail products, uniforms and personal protective equipment, IT and communications services, professional services, recruitment and agency labour, and facilities management.
1.4 We recognise that modern slavery risks may arise in both our own operations and our supply chains, particularly where services are labour-intensive, outsourced, seasonal or involve multi-tier supply chains. Areas of particular relevance to our business include vessel crewing arrangements, agency or temporary labour, cleaning and facilities services, port and terminal contractors, security services, catering and onboard retail supply chains, maintenance contractors, and suppliers operating in higher-risk jurisdictions or sectors.
1.5 We recognise that it is crucial for us as an organisation to have oversight of our supply chains so that we can understand the risks of modern slavery along the chain and take action to mitigate against those risks.
1.6 We maintain records of:
1.6.1 our services, and the volumes produced as well as the sector we operate in.
1.6.2 our suppliers, both direct and indirect.
1.7 We ensure that we have appointed a procurement manager within the organisation to be responsible for our modern slavery risk management.
2.1 We aim to have appropriate policies in place that underpin our commitment to aim to ensure that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our supply chains or in any part of our business, including a Supplier Code of Conduct.
2.2 We aim to communicate and enforce policies within the organisation and to suppliers and subcontractors by ensuring that the suppliers adhere to the highest standard of ethics, which is specified in Red Funnel’s Supplier Code of Conduct. This is applicable to all suppliers of goods and services to Red Funnel.
2.3 Suppliers are required to demonstrate that they provide safe working conditions where necessary, treat workers with dignity and respect and act ethically and within the law in their use of labour.
3.1 The Procurement Manager is responsible for strengthening and scrutinising supplier and contractor relationships.
3.2 During the financial year, we took steps to assess and manage modern slavery risks in our business and supply chains. This may include completing onboarding checks, risk assessment and procurement reviews, right-to-work checks and supplier due diligence questionnaires.
3.3 For new suppliers, we seek to assess modern slavery risk as part of our onboarding and procurement processes. This may include considering the nature of the goods or services provided, the location of performance, the use of subcontractors, the supplier’s labour practices, and whether the supplier has appropriate policies, procedures and reporting mechanisms in place.
3.4 For higher-risk suppliers or service categories, we may require additional information or assurance, including confirmation of compliance with applicable modern slavery legislation, evidence of workforce controls, audit rights, contractual undertakings, and commitments to notify us of any actual or suspected modern slavery concerns.
4.1 We assess modern slavery risk by reference to the nature of our operations, the type of labour involved, the structure of our supply chains, and the location and sector of relevant suppliers. In the context of ferry operations, we consider the following areas to be particularly relevant: vessel crew and crewing support; agency, temporary and seasonal labour; cleaning, security and facilities services; port and terminal contractors; vessel maintenance and repair; catering and retail supply chains; uniforms and PPE; and suppliers using subcontracted labour.
4.2 Where concerns are identified, we may investigate, engage with the relevant supplier or contractor where appropriate, take remedial action, and escalate issues internally in accordance with our governance procedures.
5.1 To ensure a level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and our business, we will provide training to our staff as necessary.
6.1 We will continue to review our policies, procedures and supply chain controls to ensure that they remain appropriate to the nature and scale of our business and the risks associated with our operations.
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Red Funnel Limited’s slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31st December 2025. It was approved by the board on 25th June 2026.
Fran Collins, Director
RED FUNNEL LIMITED
Date: 25th June 2026