This Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement is provided GOTCHA (Global Oversight for Transactions, Compliance, and High-risk Analysis) service and the askgotcha.ai website (collectively, “GOTCHA”) provided by ThePaymaster Limited (“ThePaymaster”, “we”, “us”, “our”), a company registered in England and Wales (Company Number 15991850) with its registered office at 167-169 The Fifth Floor, Great Portland Street, London, England, W1W 5PF.
ThePaymaster Limited maintains zero tolerance for modern slavery in any form. As a technology-
focused financial services company specialising in high-value paymaster transactions, our direct exposure to modern slavery risks is limited. However, we remain vigilant in our operations and partnerships to ensure we never enable or facilitate such practices.
Our Business
ThePaymaster Limited (Company Number 15991850) operates as a specialist paymaster payment platform, facilitating high-value commission and profit share distributions through secure, transparent technology.
Our Commitment
We are committed to:
- Ensuring our staff and any workers we engage (directly or indirectly) are free from any
behaviour or threats that may amount to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour,
or similar human rights abuses - Maintaining robust policies and procedures that protect against modern slavery
throughout our supply chain - Meeting our disclosure obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015
- Taking meaningful action should any risks or incidents be identified
Risk Management
Our risk management approach includes:
- Thorough assessment of potential risks when engaging new suppliers or partners
- Regular review of existing relationships and supply chains
- Spot checks and audits where appropriate
- Protection for whistleblowers
- Clear reporting procedures for any concerns
After careful consideration, we have not identified significant risks of modern slavery, forced labour, or human trafficking in our supply chain. However, we maintain constant vigilance.
Policies and Procedures
Our commitment to preventing modern slavery is supported by:
- Modern Slavery Policy
- Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
- Anti-Bribery Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
These policies reflect our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships.
Training and Awareness
We ensure awareness through:
- Including our Modern Slavery Policy in our Employee Handbook
- Providing training to all staff members
- Incorporating modern slavery awareness into our induction programme
- Regular updates on risk identification and reporting procedures
Effectiveness and Review
We assess the effectiveness of our approach through:
- Regular policy reviews
- Staff feedback and engagement
- Supply chain audits
- Incident reporting and resolution tracking
Legal Compliance
This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes ThePaymaster Limited’s slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31 March 2025.
This statement has been approved by ThePaymaster’s Board of Directors, who will review and update it annually.
Date: April 9th 2025
