1. Introduction
This statement is made by Ventir Ltd in the spirit of section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Ventir is currently below the statutory turnover threshold that would make publication mandatory. We are publishing this voluntary statement to set a clear ethical standard for our business, suppliers, future hosts and platform users.
Modern slavery includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, human trafficking, child exploitation, forced criminality and other forms of exploitation. Ventir has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking in our business, supply chain and platform activity.
2. Our business
Ventir Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales under company number 13423472, with registered office at 3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE, United Kingdom. Ventir is developing an online marketplace that will connect people looking for event venues with venue hosts.
At the date of this statement, Ventir operates a landing page, waitlist, venue listings and discovery, and user accounts, and is preparing further marketplace features. We currently have a small operating structure and use a limited number of technology service providers. Where the Service includes an Enquiry feature, Guests may contact Hosts about potential use of Venues through the Service.
3. Governance and responsibility
Overall responsibility for this statement and anti-modern-slavery commitments sits with the director(s) of Ventir Ltd. As Ventir grows, responsibility for implementation may be delegated to appropriate operational, compliance or safeguarding leads, while director-level oversight remains in place.
4. Our supply chain
Our current supply chain is primarily technology-based and includes hosting, database, domain, email, development, design and business administration providers. When Marketplace Features launch, the ecosystem may also involve payment providers, identity verification providers, customer support tools, marketing tools and independent Hosts.
Hosts are independent businesses or individuals using the platform. They are not employees or agents of Ventir, but they will be required to comply with our platform rules, applicable law and anti-exploitation standards.
5. Policies and controls
- Acceptable Use Policy prohibiting human trafficking, modern slavery, child exploitation, unlawful events and abuse of vulnerable people.
- Terms of Service and future Host Terms requiring lawful use, accurate listings and compliance with licensing, safety, employment, immigration and human rights obligations.
- Complaints Procedure and reporting routes for platform concerns.
- Supplier preference for reputable providers with appropriate compliance, security and ethical commitments.
- Fraud, safety and verification controls to be developed before full marketplace launch.
- Cooperation with law enforcement or regulators where credible concerns arise.
6. Risk assessment
We currently assess direct modern slavery risk in our own business as low because Ventir is software-based, has a limited supply chain and is not engaged in manufacturing, warehousing, construction, agriculture, hospitality staffing or other traditionally higher-risk labour sectors.
However, we recognise that marketplace features can create indirect risks. Before and after launch, we will assess risks such as:
- Venues being used for unlawful activity or exploitation.
- Fake or misleading host identities.
- Listings or events involving vulnerable people, illegal labour or trafficking indicators.
- Third-party suppliers operating in higher-risk jurisdictions or sectors.
- Off-platform arrangements that avoid Ventir safeguards.
- Failure to report or escalate credible safety concerns.
7. Due diligence and steps taken
- Using reputable technology providers where possible.
- Building explicit prohibitions into the Acceptable Use Policy.
- Providing a reporting route through contact@ventir.app.
- Preparing marketplace policies that allow suspension, cancellation, content removal and reporting to authorities.
- Committing to annual review of this statement or earlier review if the business materially changes.
8. Planned controls before marketplace launch
- Host identity and/or business verification proportionate to risk.
- Clear Host Terms requiring compliance with employment, immigration, licensing, safeguarding and health and safety laws.
- Listing moderation and reporting mechanisms for suspicious venues or events.
- Internal escalation process for exploitation, safeguarding and public safety reports.
- Training or written guidance for any future team members handling user reports.
- Record-keeping for serious safety and exploitation reports.
- Cooperation with police, the National Crime Agency, the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority, the Modern Slavery Helpline and other authorities where appropriate.
9. Remediation approach
Where credible modern slavery or exploitation concerns arise, Ventir will take a victim-centred and evidence-preserving approach. We may suspend accounts, remove listings, cancel bookings, preserve records, signpost support services, cooperate with authorities and review any platform weaknesses that may have contributed to the issue.
10. Measuring effectiveness
As Ventir grows, we may monitor indicators such as:
- Number of modern slavery or exploitation reports received and resolved.
- Time taken to triage serious safety reports.
- Percentage of Hosts completing required verification checks.
- Supplier reviews completed for higher-risk vendors.
- Policy updates completed following incidents or legal changes.
- Training completion for relevant personnel.
11. Reporting concerns
- Ventir: contact@ventir.app
- Modern Slavery Helpline: 08000 121 700
- Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111
- Police emergency: 999
- Police non-emergency: 101
12. Approval and review
This voluntary statement will be reviewed at least annually, or sooner if Ventir launches Marketplace Features, materially changes its operations, expands into new jurisdictions or identifies a significant modern slavery risk.
Approved by: Founder & Director, Ventir Ltd
Date of approval: 21 June 2026.
Financial year covered: financial year ended 31 May 2026, with current operating position stated as at 21 June 2026.