This statement sets out BVSC's actions to understand all potential modern slavery risks related to its activity and to put in place steps that are aimed at ensuring that there is no slavery or human trafficking in its own organisation and its supply chains. This statement relates to actions and activities during the financial year 1^st April 2023 to 31^st March 2024.

As part of the Voluntary, Charity, Faith and Social Enterprise sector, we recognise that we have a responsibility to take a robust approach to slavery and human trafficking. Our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.