MODERN SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING STATEMENT

Financial Year 2025.

Introduction

Modern slavery is a heinous crime and a morally reprehensible act that deprives a person's liberty and dignity for another person's gain. It is a real problem for millions of people around the world, including many in developed countries.

At Pivotal Solutions Limited, we have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and are fully committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our business operations. This statement sets out our actions to understand potential modern slavery risks and to implement steps to prevent slavery and human trafficking during the financial year 2024.

Our Business Structure and Operations

Pivotal Solutions Limited is a small software development company, all working from home. We provide software development and consulting services to our clients. As a small, home-based business with no physical premises or direct employees beyond the two directors, our operational structure presents minimal risk of modern slavery.

Our Supply Chain

As a software development company, our supply chain is limited and primarily consists of:

• Software licensing and digital services (cloud hosting, development tools, subscriptions)
• IT equipment suppliers for computers and related hardware
• Professional services (accounting, legal advice) as required
• Occasional freelance developers or consultants for specific projects

We establish relationships of trust and integrity with all our suppliers, selecting reputable companies that comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Risk Assessment

Given our business model, we have identified our modern slavery risk as very low because:

• We have a small number of employees
• We operate from home with no cleaning, security, or facilities staff
• Our supply chain consists primarily of established technology companies and professional service providers in low-risk sectors
• Any freelance developers we engage are skilled professionals operating in the UK

Despite this low risk, we remain vigilant and committed to ethical business practices.

Our Approach and Policies

As a small company, formal written policies are implemented through direct communication and mutual agreement. The directors are committed to:

• Ethical procurement - Only engaging with reputable suppliers and service providers
• Fair engagement - Ensuring any freelancers or contractors we work with are fairly compensated and working voluntarily
• Vigilance - Remaining alert to potential modern slavery risks in our business relationships
• Transparency - Being open about our business practices and commitments

Due Diligence

When engaging new suppliers or contractors, we:

• Verify they are legitimate businesses with proper registration
• Confirm fair payment terms and working conditions for any contractors
• Use established, reputable companies for our business needs where possible
• Would immediately cease working with any supplier if concerns about modern slavery arose

We have not been made aware of any allegations of human trafficking or slavery activities against any of our suppliers, but if we were, we would act immediately and report it to the authorities.

Training and Awareness

All employees of Pivotal Solutions Limited:

• Have reviewed and understand the Modern Slavery Act 2015 requirements
• Have educated ourselves on identifying potential signs of modern slavery
• Stay informed about modern slavery risks in the technology sector
• Are committed to maintaining awareness of this issue

As a small company, we ensure this awareness through:

• Annual review and discussion of modern slavery risks and responsibilities
• Staying updated on best practices through industry resources
• Including modern slavery considerations in our business decisions

Measuring Effectiveness

As a small company, we maintain our commitment through:

• Annual review of this statement and our practices
• Immediate discussion of any concerns that arise
• Ensuring 100% awareness of all employees
• Reviewing the ethical standards of any new significant suppliers

Future Commitments

For 2025, we commit to:

• Continuing to monitor our limited supply chain for any risks
• Maintaining our awareness of modern slavery issues
• Updating our approach if our business structure changes significantly
• Ensuring any future employees or regular contractors are made aware of our stance on modern slavery

Approval

This statement has been agreed by the directors of Pivotal Solutions Limited and will be reviewed annually.

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