Fifty Eight partners with organisations and individuals throughout the value chain to achieve work that enhances quality of life, free from exploitation. 

What drives us to make a difference

Our vision is simple. Good work for people everywhere.

At the core of Fifty Eight is the ambition to help business align with its primary purpose in society: to provide goods and services that are good for people. 

​Fifty Eight reinvests profits into SMEs and organisations that are committed to tackling the root causes of modern slavery through job creation and education.

We are keenly aware of the numerous organisations there are out there, offering support and advice to companies. Our aim is not to be another competing voice but to find, share and, where necessary, build on best practice wherever we see it. To be an effective voice in bringing people, ideas and actions together to solve the problem of modern slavery. We want to be involved in work that brings measurable, significant and lasting change to the lives of people at all levels of the value chain.

We are proud to be based in the North West of the UK: with its rich heritage of birthing innovative technology to progress industrialisation and trade. A region that played a central role in the creation and abolition of the historic transatlantic slave trade, as well as the struggle to win rights for workers at home.
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We feel privileged to be part of the thriving business community in Liverpool, and to be a part of it’s evolving identity as a city determined to confront, learn from and build upon its past.

The story

Fifty Eight was inspired by a trip around Asia in 2011 taken by Quintin and Angela Lake. They were struck by the positive impact to people and communities a good business model could bring. Workplaces that improved the quality of life for everyone connected to them – from customers, to staff, to their supply chain.

On their return to the UK, they set to work on gaining the knowledge and experience necessary to work with companies internationally. They launched Fifty Eight in September 2014.

The name Fifty Eight comes from a chapter in the Old Testament book of Isaiah which challenges us to ensure our workplaces and communities are free from exploitation and injustice. 

Who we work with

Health Services Laboratories

​"Fifty Eight have ensured our board and executive team are fully engaged with the complex challenge of modern slavery. I would
​unreservedly recommend them."
Tom Amies, CFO

Ethical Trading Initiative

​"I highly recommend Fifty Eight. Their findings have exceeded our expectations and identified additional opportunities for strategic collaboration and service improvements."
Wiebke Flach, Head of Membership

University of Liverpool

​"Fifty Eight's team are dynamic  experts. They are excellent speakers for academic and corporate events, and provided an engaging insight into Modern Slavery and its business implications."
Andrew Smith, International Business

Our experience

We have worked extensively with companies on Modern Slavery, Responsible Sourcing, Supply Chain Ethics, CSR and
​Sustainability - from FTSE 100 firms, through to SMEs, social enterprises and the public sector.

We have been privileged to work across a wide range of sectors including Retail, Construction, Technology, Travel and Tourism, Shipping and Logistics, Financial Services, Banking, Legal, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Education as well as with NGOs, Charities and others.

Our team are also highly experienced in international community development - having worked both long-term and been involved in projects in the Middle East, South East Asia and Africa.

We apply our experience and tools to find the best solution for your unique business or challenge, incorporating cultural and industry specific needs.

Examples of our work include:

• Development of global ethical trade, modern slavery and CSR policies and management plans.
• ​Implementation of Modern Slavery risk assessment, due diligence and management programmes.
• Workshops and seminars, as well as executive and employee training on the UK Modern Slavery Act and responsible supply chain practices.
• Development of modern slavery statements, policies and training resources.​
• ​Analysis and benchmarking of strategies against global and industry best practice.
• Delivering award winning non-financial reporting for private and public sector.
• Led 2-year study at Hult International Business School into Corporate Leadership on Modern Slavery together with the Ethical Trading Initiative. Particular focus on what is working in addressing modern slavery in supply chains, including case studies on child labour.