Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Introduction

The Vidett Group of Companies (the Company) has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking.  We are fully committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all our corporate activities.

This statement sets out the actions that we take to understand all potential modern slavery risks related to our business, and to implement steps to prevent slavery and human trafficking on an ongoing basis. This statement applies to all business within the Company and also to third parties with access to Vidett property, systems or data.

Our business and supply chains

The Company provides professional independent trustee services to a wide range of pension plans of all sizes, strengths and sectors of sponsor. We have over 120 employees based in a number of locations across the UK.

As a UK based professional services company, Vidett does not operate in an industry where modern slavery is prevalent. Nonetheless, we are committed to working with our clients and suppliers to uphold the same high standards and approach to modern slavery. Our supplier selection includes appropriate due diligence of the supplier’s reputation, respect for the law, compliance with health, safety and environmental standards and references.

Policies

The Company operates appropriate policies and procedures for identifying, preventing and reporting slavery and human trafficking including Whistleblowing Policy, Dignity at Work Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Health and Safety Policy.

Supplier due diligence

Given the nature of our business, we believe that the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in our supply chain is very low, but we always ensure we undertake appropriate due diligence on all new suppliers as part of our contractual negotiations.

Awareness

The Company provides appropriate awareness of modern slavery issues as deemed appropriate for a business of our size and type.

Ongoing commitment

Vidett is committed to a workplace free from modern slavery and human trafficking and will therefore not conduct business within any organisation involved in such practices. This statement covers the financial year ending 30 June 2024.