Oliver Spencer
Partly verifiedOliver Spencer isn't doing enough to protect workers: there's no proof workers earn a living wage, and its supply chain isn't independently checked.
Last researched 7 October 2026
Not doing enough. Workers in the supply chain are likely underpaid, unprotected or in danger, and in the worst cases face forced or child labour. Look for a better-graded alternative. What this grade means
Good: 2 of 5
- Pays a living wage
- Respects worker rights
- Full supply chain audit, or made only in countries with rigorous labour standards
- No child or forced labour findings
- Publishes where its products are made (supplier list, named farms or its own factories)
Great: 0 of 3
- Pays beyond a living wage
- Finds and fixes problems, or invests directly in workers' communities
- Actively empowers workers
Needs all Good requirements plus two of these.
Red flags: 1
- Hidden or unaudited supply chain (no certification or documentation, or major production in countries with poor worker rights without independent audits)
Where it's made
| Country | Worker rights | Legal wages | Forced labour risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal 60% | Strong protections | Below a living wage | Low |
| United Kingdom 40% | Regular violations | Slightly below a living wage | Low |
Country conditions from the ITUC Global Rights Index, Global Slavery Index and living wage benchmarks. Certifications and audits can raise a company above its countries' baseline.
Why this grade
- Cotton is linked to forced labour (Xinjiang, Turkmenistan) and child labour in several growing regions.
Oliver Spencer makes its clothing mainly in the UK and Portugal, with about 40% of the collection made in England, and says it visits its factories regularly. It does not name its factories, publish audit results or a code of conduct, or show that workers are paid a living wage; ten suppliers have GOTS audits or certification. No modern slavery statement is lodged on the UK registry, and the business appears to be below the size that requires one.
What independent sources say
| Source | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| UK Modern Slavery Statement Registry | Not listed | No modern slavery statement found on the UK registry. View ↗ |
| OpenCorporates | Found | Oliver Spencer Limited (05265475) is registered in England but listed as dormant; the brand is operated by Bayertree Limited. View ↗ |
| Fair Wear | Not listed | Not a Fair Wear member brand. View ↗ |
| B Corp directory | Not listed | No Oliver Spencer listing in the B Corp directory. View ↗ |
| Baptist World Aid Ethical Fashion Report | Not listed | Not among the companies assessed in the Ethical Fashion Report. View ↗ |
| Fashion Transparency Index (Fashion Revolution) | Not listed | Not included in the Fashion Transparency Index datasets. View ↗ |
| Business & Human Rights Resource Centre | Not listed | No recorded allegations against Oliver Spencer. View ↗ |
Sources (8)
- Oliver Spencer – Sustainability · archived copy · Manufactures primarily in the UK and Portugal; regular factory visits; ten suppliers have GOTS audits or certification; no factory names, wage data or audit results.
- Oliver Spencer – About · archived copy · Produced in European factories and workshops, with approximately 40% of the collection made in England; founded 2002 in London.
- Oliver Spencer – Made in United Kingdom collection · archived copy · UK-made range is mainly coats, jackets and footwear from unnamed UK manufacturers.
- Oliver Spencer Solms Jacket – Burford · archived copy · Jacket labelled Made in Portugal.
- Oliver Spencer wardrobe essentials – OPUMO · archived copy · All clothing produced in the UK and Portugal.
- Oliver Spencer – Good On You · archived copy · Rated 'It's a start' (People 3/5, May 2023): traces most of its supply chain and visits suppliers, but no evidence of a Code of Conduct or living wages.
- Oliver Spencer – Endole · archived copy · Operated by Bayertree Limited with about 50 staff; turnover unreported.
- UK Modern Slavery Statement Registry search · archived copy · No statement registered under Oliver Spencer.
Last researched 7 October 2026 · details still being verified. Grades are opinions based on the evidence listed here. Represent this company and think something is wrong? A right-of-reply form is coming soon.