MBI Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2024/2025
Introduction
Make Believe Ideas Ltd. (MBI) is committed to conducting business in an honest and ethical manner, and with respect to fundamental human rights. We are fully committed to the prevention of all forms of slavery, forced labour or servitude, child labour, exploitation and human trafficking, both in our business and in our supply chains. MBI takes robust measures to prevent such practices, in full compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
This statement relates to actions and activities during the financial year 1st June 2024 to 31st May 2025.
Our business
MBI designs, creates and publishes children’s books, games and toys and operates globally, employing approximately 100 employees in the UK.
We are committed to manufacturing our products responsibly by working only with suppliers who share our values.
All employees and individuals acting on the company’s behalf are responsible for maintaining the company’s reputation and for conducting business honestly, ethically and with integrity.
Our suppliers
As part of our ongoing assessment of modern slavery and human trafficking risks, we carefully assess labour standards in the facilities that manufacture our products, ensuring that our suppliers adhere to our expectations at all times and operate in line with all relevant legislation.
We conduct periodic reviews of our suppliers to ensure our high standards are maintained at all times, including regular ethical audits and visits by senior managers to international facilities.
All suppliers must agree to uphold this commitment and demonstrate that they maintain safe working conditions, treat workers with dignity and respect, and use labour ethically and in compliance with the law.
MBI endeavour to select suppliers who have adequate accreditations such as SEDEX and BSCI, especially in relation to our print suppliers. Further measures have been introduced, which require our suppliers’ agreement and compliance with our Supplier Code of Conduct.
Policies
We have clear policies in place across our operations to prevent slavery and human trafficking. These policies are reviewed regularly to ensure their continued effectiveness and compliance with legislation.
Risk assessment
We continue to review and assess the risks of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains, ensuring prompt action is taken to mitigate any risks identified.
Due diligence
Our due diligence procedures are robust and ensure that all suppliers demonstrate compliance with our ethical standards before we enter into or continue any working relationship.
Employee welfare
We remain committed to protecting the welfare, health and safety of all of our employees and workers, including compliance with statutory requirements relating to working hours, rest breaks and holidays.
Measuring effectiveness
Our operations, processes and procedures are regularly reviewed to ensure that all employees and individuals acting on the company’s behalf, along with our supply chains, comply with our principles on human rights in the prevention of circumstances that may give rise to an enhanced risk of slavery or human trafficking.
Training
MBI will continue to raise awareness through training and regular compliance checks.
This statement has been approved by the Managing Director and will be reviewed and updated annually to ensure its continuing effectiveness and relevance to the company’s activities.
Signed
Win Walker
Managing Director
Date: 10/09/25
