Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement

ThePaymaster Limited maintains zero tolerance for modern slavery in any form. As a technology-
focused financial services company specialising in high-value paymaster transactions, our direct exposure to modern slavery risks is limited. However, we remain vigilant in our operations and partnerships to ensure we never enable or facilitate such practices.

Our Business

ThePaymaster Limited (Company Number 15991850) operates as a specialist paymaster payment platform, facilitating high-value commission and profit share distributions through secure, transparent technology.

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• Ensuring our staff and any workers we engage (directly or indirectly) are free from any
  behaviour or threats that may amount to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour,
  or similar human rights abuses
• Maintaining robust policies and procedures that protect against modern slavery
  throughout our supply chain
• Meeting our disclosure obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015
• Taking meaningful action should any risks or incidents be identified

Risk Management

Our risk management approach includes:

• Thorough assessment of potential risks when engaging new suppliers or partners
• Regular review of existing relationships and supply chains
• Spot checks and audits where appropriate
• Protection for whistleblowers
• Clear reporting procedures for any concerns

After careful consideration, we have not identified significant risks of modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking in our supply chain. However, we maintain constant vigilance.

Policies and Procedures

Our commitment to preventing modern slavery is supported by:

• Modern Slavery Policy
• Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
• Anti-Bribery Policy
• Whistleblowing Policy

These policies reflect our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships.

Training and Awareness

We ensure awareness through:

• Including our Modern Slavery Policy in our Employee Handbook
• Providing training to all staff members
• Incorporating modern slavery awareness into our induction programme
• Regular updates on risk identification and reporting procedures

Effectiveness and Review

We assess the effectiveness of our approach through:

• Regular policy reviews
• Staff feedback and engagement
• Supply chain audits
• Incident reporting and resolution tracking

Legal Compliance

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes ThePaymaster Limited’s slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31 March 2025.

This statement has been approved by ThePaymaster’s Board of Directors, who will review and update it annually.

Date: December 22 2024