1. Introduction

Verylocals LTD, a company owned and operated by a single individual, is committed to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of its operations. This policy outlines our commitment to fulfilling the requirements of Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and associated guidance.

2. Organizational Structure

Verylocals LTD is a single-owner company, where the owner holds sole responsibility for the organization’s activities. Although our structure is simple, we acknowledge our duty to prevent and address modern slavery risks within our operations.

3. Policies in Relation to Slavery and Human Trafficking

We are dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards in our business practices and supply chain activities. Our policies include:

• Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy: We have implemented a robust policy that explicitly prohibits modern slavery and human trafficking in all our operations.

• Ethical Sourcing Policy: We are committed to sourcing products and services responsibly, ensuring that our suppliers adhere to ethical labor practices.

4. Due Diligence Processes

Verylocals LTD conducts due diligence processes to identify, assess, and mitigate the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking. These processes include:

• Supplier Assessments: We assess the ethical and labor practices of our suppliers to ensure they align with our anti-slavery principles.

• Risk Assessments: We regularly evaluate the risk of modern slavery in our business and supply chains, taking steps to manage and mitigate identified risks.

5. Risk Assessment and Management

We recognize that modern slavery risks can exist even within small business operations. We have taken steps to assess and manage these risks, ensuring that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our business or supply chains.

6. Effectiveness in Ensuring Compliance

Verylocals LTD is committed to measuring and enhancing our effectiveness in preventing modern slavery. We use appropriate performance indicators to assess our compliance and continuously improve our efforts.

7. Training and Capacity Building

To raise awareness and build capacity within our organization, we provide training and resources to our staff. This includes:

• Training Programs: Staff members receive training on recognizing and reporting modern slavery risks.

• Capacity Building: We empower our employees to take action against modern slavery and human trafficking.

8. Non-UK Suppliers

In cases where we engage non-UK suppliers, we require them to provide an equivalent statement or document that demonstrates their commitment to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. We hold our suppliers to the same high standards we uphold within our organization.

9. Conclusion

Verylocals LTD is fully committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or supply chains. This policy represents our dedication to meeting the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and our unwavering commitment to ethical and responsible business practices.

This policy is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect our ongoing commitment to combatting modern slavery and human trafficking.

Verylocals LTD [Modified – [13/05/2023]