Modern Slavery Statement

1. Introduction

Azile Limited ("the Company") recognises the importance of preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all its forms.

While the Company does not currently meet the financial threshold that would require it to publish a statement under section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015, it nonetheless adopts a proportionate and principles-based approach consistent with the objectives of the Act. This reflects the Company's commitment to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with due regard to the rights and dignity of all individuals.

This statement sets out the steps the Company takes to minimise the risk of modern slavery within its business and supply chains.

2. Business Activities and Structure

Azile Limited, trading as Azile Medical, is a UK-based employment business and recruitment agency providing temporary, contract and permanent workforce solutions, primarily within the healthcare and related professional sectors.

The Company recruits, engages and supplies workers to client organisations and works with clients, contractors, umbrella companies and third-party service providers. The Company recognises that modern slavery risks may arise through recruitment activities, labour supply arrangements and relationships with third parties involved in the provision of workforce services.

3. Commitment to Ethical Conduct

The Company maintains a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, including forced or compulsory labour, human trafficking, servitude, and exploitative practices.

This commitment extends across all aspects of the Company's operations and applies to all individuals and organisations engaged by or on behalf of the Company. The Company expects all counterparties to share its commitment to lawful, fair and ethical working practices.

4. Risk Assessment

The Company adopts a risk-based approach in assessing potential exposure to modern slavery risks. In doing so, it considers:

• The nature of its services, which are primarily recruitment, workforce supply and related professional services;
• The jurisdictions in which it operates or engages third parties;
• The extent to which intermediaries are involved in sourcing individuals or services;
• The level of oversight the Company has over those delivering services;
• Recruitment and onboarding processes for workers supplied to clients;
• Verification of workers' identity and right to work; and
• Relationships with third-party labour providers, contractors, umbrella companies and other suppliers where applicable.

While the inherent risk within the Company's operations is considered relatively low, additional attention may be given to areas where reliance on third parties or labour supply arrangements could increase exposure.

5. Due Diligence and Controls

The Company implements proportionate due diligence measures in relation to individuals and organisations with whom it engages.

Engagement of Individuals

Reasonable steps are taken to ensure that individuals engaged or supplied by the Company:

• Have their identity verified through appropriate documentation;
• Have the legal right to work in the relevant jurisdiction;
• Enter into working arrangements voluntarily and without coercion; and
• Are provided with information regarding the nature of their engagement and applicable terms.

Engagement of Suppliers and Partners

In relation to suppliers and business partners, the Company seeks, where appropriate and proportionate, to:

• Understand the nature of their business activities;
• Assess any apparent ethical or reputational risks; and
• Satisfy itself that they operate in compliance with applicable laws.

Where concerns arise, the Company may take additional steps, including seeking further information or, where appropriate, discontinuing the relationship.

Labour Supply Chain Controls

Where the Company engages third parties involved in the sourcing, engagement or supply of workers, it may undertake reasonable enquiries to satisfy itself that such organisations operate lawfully and maintain appropriate employment practices. The extent of such enquiries will be proportionate to the nature of the relationship and the level of risk identified.

6. Contractual Protections

The Company seeks to incorporate appropriate provisions within its contractual arrangements, including obligations requiring counterparties to:

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations;
• Maintain ethical and lawful labour practices; and
• Avoid involvement in any form of modern slavery or exploitation.

The Company reserves the right to terminate relationships where material concerns arise and are not satisfactorily addressed.

7. Reporting and Accountability

The Directors of Azile Limited have overall responsibility for oversight of this policy and for ensuring that it remains appropriate to the size, nature and risk profile of the business.

The Company encourages a culture of openness in which concerns may be raised in good faith. Reports of suspected wrongdoing are taken seriously and considered on a confidential basis where appropriate. The Company does not tolerate retaliation against individuals who raise genuine concerns.

8. Awareness and Proportional Training

Given the Company's size and operational profile, awareness and training are provided on a proportionate basis. Individuals involved in recruitment, onboarding, worker engagement and supplier management activities are expected to maintain a general awareness of:

• The indicators of modern slavery;
• The importance of appropriate worker verification procedures; and
• Internal reporting channels for raising concerns.

This approach helps maintain awareness while remaining proportionate to the size and nature of the business.

9. Continuous Review

The Company recognises that managing modern slavery risk is an ongoing process. This statement will be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary to reflect changes in business operations, risk exposure, or legal developments.

10. Approval

This statement has been approved by the Directors of Azile Limited and reflects the Company's position as at the date stated above. The statement will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains appropriate to the Company's operations, labour supply arrangements and legal obligations.