Modern Slavery Statement

1. Introduction

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps taken by Allied Vehicles Group during the financial year ending 30th April 2026 to identify, prevent and mitigate the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within its business operations and supply chains.

Modern slavery includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. Allied Vehicles Group has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and is committed to conducting its business ethically, responsibly and with integrity.

We recognise that managing modern slavery risk requires ongoing due diligence, appropriate controls, employee awareness, supplier engagement and continuous improvement. We are committed to developing our approach in line with the principles and expectations set out in the Government’s statutory Transparency in Supply Chains guidance.

2. Organisational Structure, Business and Supply Chains

Allied Vehicles Group is a UK-based vehicle conversion specialist. The Group’s activities include vehicle conversion, manufacturing, engineering, vehicle sales, aftersales support, accident repair and associated support services.

This statement covers the following entities:

Allied Vehicles Limited
Allied Vehicles Group Limited
Allied Vehicles Holdings (UK) Limited
Allied Vehicles Holdings (UK) 2014 Limited

Our supply chain supports our vehicle conversion, manufacturing and wider operational activities. It includes suppliers of vehicle components, fabricated and manufactured parts, equipment, consumables and professional services, as well as providers of facilities, transport, recruitment, agency labour and other contracted services.

We recognise that modern slavery risks can arise at different levels of a supply chain and may be influenced by factors including:

The country or geographical area in which goods are manufactured or services are provided.
The sector or type of service involved.
The use of temporary, agency, migrant or subcontracted labour.
The complexity and visibility of supply-chain arrangements.
Reliance on labour-intensive manufacturing or outsourced services.
The extent to which the Group is able to identify and understand lower tiers of the supply chain.

Our priority areas include purchasing and procurement, recruitment and right-to-work controls, facilities contractors, transport arrangements, agency labour and other third-party services where there may be an increased exposure to labour exploitation risks.

3. Governance and Responsibility

Overall responsibility for the Group’s approach to modern slavery rests with the Board of Directors.

Relevant operational responsibilities are shared across departments including:

Purchasing and Procurement
Human Resources and Recruitment
Facilities and Maintenance
Contractor Approval and Management
Transport
Health, Safety and Compliance

These functions support the identification and management of risks associated with suppliers, contractors, labour providers, recruitment activities and working practices.

The Group’s modern slavery arrangements and annual statement are reviewed periodically to take account of legislative requirements, updated Government guidance, business changes and opportunities for continuous improvement.

4. Policies and Internal Controls

Allied Vehicles Group maintains policies and processes that support the prevention and identification of modern slavery and labour exploitation.
Recruitment and right-to-work controls.

The Group operates recruitment and onboarding processes which include checks to confirm an individual’s eligibility to work in the UK. These controls are intended to reduce the risk of illegal working, identity abuse and the exploitation of individuals who may be vulnerable to coercion or trafficking.

Recruitment and onboarding arrangements are periodically reviewed, with concerns escalated through the appropriate management or Human Resources channels.

Induction

New employees receive an induction intended to provide information on the Group, relevant workplace requirements, expected standards of conduct and the policies and reporting arrangements applicable to their role.

Whistleblowing

The Group maintains a Whistleblowing Policy through which employees can raise concerns regarding suspected wrongdoing, unethical conduct or inappropriate working practices, including concerns relating to modern slavery or labour exploitation.
Employees are encouraged to raise concerns in good faith. Concerns may be escalated through management, Human Resources or other appropriate internal channels.

Ethical business conduct.

The Group expects employees, suppliers, contractors and other business partners to conduct themselves ethically and lawfully. Conduct that involves coercion, forced labour, human trafficking, unlawful recruitment fees or the exploitation of vulnerable workers is not acceptable.

5. Risk Assessment and Risk Management

Allied Vehicles Group takes a proportionate, risk-based approach to modern slavery. Areas of potential risk are considered with reference to:

The nature of the goods or services being supplied.
The location and structure of the supplier or contractor.
The use of temporary, agency or subcontracted labour.
The level of supply-chain visibility available to the Group.
The supplier’s own policies, controls and modern slavery statement, where applicable.
Any concerns raised through supplier management, recruitment, workplace observations, whistleblowing or other reporting routes.
The supplier’s willingness and ability to provide relevant information when requested.

The Group recognises that obtaining a general declaration of compliance does not, by itself, provide complete assurance. Supplier responses should be considered alongside the nature of the supplier, its operations and any other available risk indicators.

Where a concern is identified, the Group will consider the circumstances and determine the appropriate response. Actions may include requesting further evidence, engaging with the supplier or contractor, requiring corrective action, increasing monitoring or, where necessary and proportionate, reconsidering the commercial relationship.

Any response will take account of the potential effect on affected workers. The Group will seek to avoid action that could unintentionally place vulnerable individuals at greater risk.

6. Supplier and Contractor Due Diligence

Allied Vehicles Group communicates its expectations to relevant suppliers and contractors and expects them to comply with applicable modern slavery and human trafficking legislation.

The Group’s due diligence activities may include:

Requesting confirmation of compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Requesting a supplier’s current modern slavery statement where the supplier is legally required to publish one.
Reviewing relevant supplier policies or declarations.
Considering modern slavery risk as part of supplier and contractor approval or review activities.
Seeking further information where the nature, location or labour arrangements of a supplier indicate an increased risk.
Escalating concerns or incomplete responses to the relevant business owner or management representative.
Recording and reviewing relevant supplier information.

During the next reporting period, the Group intends to continue developing a more risk-based approach so that the level of due diligence undertaken reflects the nature of the supplier, contractor or service being provided.

7. Training and Awareness

During the reporting period, the Group identified employee training as an area for development, particularly for roles with greater exposure to suppliers, contractors, recruitment, agency labour and other third-party working arrangements.

Following the end of the 2025/26 financial year, the Group introduced targeted Modern Slavery Awareness Training. The initial rollout included employees working in Purchasing and Procurement, Facilities, Human Resources and Recruitment, Contractor Approval and Management, Transport, Quality and Compliance, and relevant operational locations.

The training was designed to improve understanding of:

The meaning and different forms of modern slavery.
Potential warning signs and indicators.
Modern slavery risks in business operations and supply chains.
The responsibilities of employees working with suppliers, contractors and workers.
Internal routes for reporting or escalating concerns.

Training completion records will be retained and reviewed. The Group will consider refresher training and further role-based training as part of the ongoing development of its modern slavery controls.

8. Reporting Concerns and Remediation

Employees who identify or suspect modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour or worker exploitation should report the concern through their manager, Human Resources, the Whistleblowing Policy or another appropriate internal reporting route.

Concerns will be assessed and escalated according to their nature and seriousness. Where appropriate, the Group may seek specialist or legal advice and cooperate with the relevant authorities or support organisations.

Where an issue is identified within a supplier or contractor relationship, the Group will consider whether the affected supplier can implement suitable corrective action and whether additional monitoring is required.

The Group recognises the importance of taking a victim-centred approach. Any response should consider the safety, welfare and circumstances of potentially affected workers and should avoid action that could cause further harm.

9. Monitoring Effectiveness and Performance

Allied Vehicles Group recognises that the absence of reported incidents does not, on its own, demonstrate that modern slavery controls are effective.

The Group will therefore monitor the implementation and effectiveness of its arrangements using appropriate indicators, which may include:

Completion of assigned Modern Slavery Awareness Training.
The number and proportion of relevant employees completing training.
The number of suppliers requested to provide compliance information.
The number and proportion of supplier responses received.
The number of higher-risk suppliers or contractors subject to further review.
Concerns raised through whistleblowing, Human Resources, supplier management or other reporting arrangements.
Corrective actions raised and completed following supplier or contractor reviews.
Improvements made to supplier approval and due diligence processes.
Progress in improving visibility of relevant supply-chain arrangements.

These indicators will be reviewed and refined as the Group’s modern slavery risk-management arrangements develop.

10. Progress and Continuous Improvement

During the 2025/26 reporting cycle and the period leading to publication of this statement, Allied Vehicles Group:

Reviewed its Modern Slavery Statement against updated Government guidance.
Identified functions and roles with greater exposure to modern slavery risks.
Developed and introduced targeted Modern Slavery Awareness Training for relevant employees.
Continued to communicate modern slavery compliance expectations to suppliers.
Reviewed the need to strengthen supplier due diligence and risk assessment.
Recognised the need to move beyond reliance solely on general supplier compliance declarations.

During the 2026/27 reporting period, the Group intends to:

1. Review the completion and effectiveness of the initial Modern Slavery Awareness Training rollout.
2. Consider refresher training and extending training to other relevant employees.
3. Continue developing risk-based supplier and contractor due diligence.
4. Improve the recording and monitoring of supplier responses and follow-up actions.
5. Review the modern slavery information requested during supplier and contractor approval.
6. Consider additional scrutiny for suppliers, contractors and labour arrangements presenting a higher potential risk.
7. Review the effectiveness of internal reporting and escalation arrangements.
8. Continue to develop measurable indicators that demonstrate progress and outcomes.
9. Review this statement annually and report transparently on progress, limitations and areas requiring further development.

11. Approval and Signature

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes the slavery and human trafficking statement of Allied Vehicles Group for the financial year ending 30th April 2026.

This statement was approved by the Board of Directors of Allied Vehicles Group on the 22nd October 2026.

It is signed on behalf of the Board by:
Peter Facenna
Managing Director
Allied Vehicles Group