Ethical Publishing

Responsible publishing

At Dimblehouse, we believe that publishing a book is about more than bringing a story to market. It is also about the people, skills and businesses involved in making that possible.

As an independent publisher, we want to build relationships based on trust, fairness and mutual respect. We recognise our responsibility to treat people fairly and to work with suppliers and partners who share those principles.

Fairness and respect

We believe everyone involved in the creation and publication of a book should be treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

This applies to authors, editors, proofreaders, designers, illustrators, printers, distributors, freelancers, contractors and everyone else who contributes to our work.

We expect those we work with to comply with applicable employment laws and to provide fair and lawful working conditions.

Modern slavery and human trafficking

We do not tolerate modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking or the exploitation of people in any part of our business or supply chains.

We recognise that these issues can exist in industries and supply chains far removed from our immediate activities. The production of books, for example, can involve paper manufacturers, printing businesses, packaging suppliers and distribution networks operating across different countries.

We are committed to being mindful of these risks when choosing the businesses and individuals with whom we work.

Our suppliers and partners

We aim to work with reputable suppliers and service providers who operate responsibly and comply with applicable laws.

When establishing working relationships, we consider the nature of the business, the services being provided and any relevant concerns about working practices or supply chains.

We expect our suppliers and partners to take the prevention of forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation seriously. Where concerns arise, we will consider them carefully and review the relationship as appropriate.

Our commitment

Dimblehouse is a small independent publisher, and our approach reflects the scale and nature of our business. We do not claim to have the resources or formal auditing processes of a large publishing group. However, we believe that being small does not remove our responsibility to act thoughtfully and responsibly.

We will continue to consider the people and businesses involved in bringing our books to readers, and to develop our practices as Dimblehouse grows.

We believe good publishing should be built on good relationships, and that those relationships should always be founded on fairness, respect and integrity.

Dimblehouse is committed to conducting its publishing activities responsibly and to avoiding involvement in modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking and the exploitation of people.