Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

Financial year: 2026–2027

Introduction

Aperture Supply Limited is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place anywhere in our own business or in any of our supply chains.

This statement is published voluntarily in the spirit of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. Aperture Supply's current turnover is below the £36 million threshold at which publication of a statement becomes a legal requirement under Section 54 of the Act. We nonetheless choose to set out our approach because we recognise the importance of transparency to our trade customers, suppliers, and partners, and because responsible sourcing is core to how we want to operate as we grow.

Our Organisation and Business

Aperture Supply Limited is a UK-registered company (Company No. 17095901) operating a members-only B2B trade platform at aperture.supply, supplying photography accessories — including lens caps, body caps, sensor cleaning products, battery chargers, and cables — to trade customers such as camera retailers and re-commerce businesses across the UK, the United States, and the European Union.

We are a small business by headcount and turnover. Our leadership, sourcing, and compliance decisions sit with our Director, who holds direct oversight of supplier relationships and this statement.

Our Supply Chains

Our products are sourced primarily from manufacturers and trading partners based in China, imported into the UK and, in some cases, shipped onward directly to customers in the EU and US under applicable customs and trade arrangements. We work with a limited number of established suppliers rather than a large, fragmented base, which allows us to maintain closer oversight of sourcing practices.

Given the nature of our supply chains, we recognise particular risk areas can include:

  • Manufacturing and assembly of electronic and plastic-moulded accessories in overseas facilities.
  • Multi-tier supply chains where sub-component manufacturing is not always visible to us directly.
  • Use of agency or contract labour within supplier facilities.
  • Logistics, freight-forwarding, and warehousing services used to move goods internationally.

Our Policies on Modern Slavery

We are committed to ensuring transparency in our own business and in our approach to tackling modern slavery throughout our supply chains. We expect the same high standards from all of our contractors, suppliers, and other business partners, and as part of our contracting processes we include, where appropriate, expectations that suppliers comply with all applicable anti-slavery and human trafficking laws.

We do not, and will not, tolerate slavery or human trafficking in any part of our business. Any supplier found to be in breach of these expectations, or unwilling to engage constructively with concerns raised, will be reviewed for continued suitability as a business partner.

Due Diligence and Supplier Selection

In selecting and continuing to work with suppliers, we take the following steps:

  • Building direct, ongoing relationships with a small number of known manufacturers and trading partners rather than sourcing anonymously through intermediaries.
  • Seeking basic information on suppliers' working conditions, labour practices, and any relevant certifications before commencing or renewing a trading relationship.
  • Reviewing publicly available information and reputational history on prospective suppliers.
  • Maintaining open channels of communication with suppliers to raise concerns quickly if they arise.

Risk Assessment

We assess modern slavery risk within our business as relatively low given our size, the nature of our operations (import and wholesale distribution rather than direct manufacturing), and our limited, closely managed supplier base. We recognise that risk is higher further up our supply chain, at the level of raw materials and sub-component manufacture, where our visibility is more limited. As our business grows and our supplier base expands, we intend to strengthen our due diligence proportionately.

Training and Awareness

Given our current size, awareness of modern slavery risks and reporting routes is maintained directly by our Director. As Aperture Supply grows and we take on staff, we will introduce formal training on identifying and responding to modern slavery risk as part of our onboarding process.

Measuring Effectiveness

We monitor the effectiveness of our approach by reviewing supplier relationships on an ongoing basis, remaining alert to warning signs during factory or product audits where these take place, and ensuring any concerns raised by customers, suppliers, or other third parties are investigated and, where necessary, acted upon.

Approval

This statement is made pursuant to the spirit of Section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes Aperture Supply Limited's voluntary statement for the financial year noted above. It has been approved by the Director of Aperture Supply Limited.