Modern Slavery Policy

Modern Slavery Policy

[Last updated 02/06/2025 by Michael Pista]

The Cardiology Greeting Cards UK Ltd is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in all areas of our work. While we are a small business, we recognise our responsibility to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place within our operations or the creative community we are a part of.

What This Policy Covers

This policy applies to:

  1. All individuals working within The Cardiology Greeting Cards UK Ltd, including founders, volunteers and interns
  2. Creative, operational and administrative processes
  3. Our responsibility to ensure that our practices align with ethical labour standards under the UK law

At this stage, our focus is on internal safeguards. As we grow, we will expand this policy to cover our supply chain and external partnerships.

Our Ethical Commitments

We do not tolerate any form of:

  • Forced labour or involuntary work
  • Human trafficking
  • Exploitation through unpaid or underpaid work beyond agreed terms
  • Unsafe, degrading or exploitative working conditions

We are committed to:

  • Providing a safe, respectful working environment
  • Ensuring volunteers and interns participate freely and with clear expectations
  • Reviewing our internal practices to ensure fairness, consent and legal compliance

Interns, Volunteers & Creative Contributors

We sometimes work with students, collaborators and early-career creatives. In these cases, we ensure:

  • All involvement is voluntary and mutually agreed
  • No one is pressured into unpaid work
  • Any form of support or mentorship is provided with care and appropriate oversight
  • Contributions are recognised and respected

Next Steps & Future Growth

While our suppliers are currently UK-based, we will:

  • Seek to work with providers who follow ethical labour standards
  • Request supplier assurances or documentation where possible
  • Review our practices regularly and update this policy as needed

Reporting Concerns

If anyone associated with The Cardiology Greeting Cards UK Ltd has a concern related to working conditions or unethical practices, they are encouraged to raise this confidentially.  

Contact: michael@thecardiology.co.uk

All concerns will be taken seriously and handled sensitively. 

Review

This policy is reviewed annually or in the event of significant operational changes.