Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Shepherds Bush

Man With Van Shepherds Bush is committed to conducting business responsibly, ethically, and with full respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken to prevent slavery, forced labour, servitude, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that transport, removals, and associated services may involve multiple contractors and suppliers, which increases the importance of clear standards and active oversight.

Our approach is built on a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery. This applies to our own workforce, labour providers, subcontractors, and suppliers. We expect everyone connected with Man With Van Shepherds Bush to uphold fair treatment, lawful employment practices, and safe working conditions. Any breach of these expectations is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of business relationships.

We are committed to identifying and addressing risks through due diligence, training, and ongoing monitoring. In practice, this means we assess supplier practices before engagement and continue to review them throughout the relationship. Our statement is reviewed to ensure it remains relevant to the nature of our services and reflects current legal and ethical obligations.

Our business standards require suppliers to confirm that they do not use child labour, bonded labour, coercion, or unlawful withholding of identity documents or wages. These expectations are written into supplier terms wherever appropriate. Man With Van Shepherds Bush also seeks assurance that labour is freely chosen and that workers are treated with dignity and fairness.

We conduct supplier audits and periodic reviews to help detect risks and verify compliance. Audits may include document checks, workplace assessments, and questions about recruitment practices, subcontracting, and wage processes. Where concerns are identified, we work with suppliers to implement corrective action; however, failure to improve may lead to suspension or removal from our approved list.

Training and awareness are important parts of our prevention strategy. Relevant staff are encouraged to recognise warning signs such as unusual recruitment fees, restricted movement, excessive working hours, or signs that workers are under pressure. By strengthening internal understanding, Man With Van Shepherds Bush improves its ability to respond quickly and responsibly if risks arise.

We provide clear reporting channels for employees, contractors, and suppliers to raise concerns in good faith. Reports may be made internally through management or designated compliance routes, and all concerns are treated confidentially where possible. Anyone raising a concern is protected from retaliation, victimisation, or unfair treatment.

When a report is received, it is reviewed promptly and sensitively. If necessary, we escalate concerns for investigation and take appropriate action based on the findings. This may include supplier review, temporary suspension of work, or referral to external authorities where the law or the seriousness of the matter requires it. Our priority is to protect vulnerable individuals and prevent further harm.

As part of our commitment to transparency, Man With Van Shepherds Bush documents risk indicators, audit outcomes, and follow-up actions so that lessons can be applied across the business. This helps us build stronger controls and maintain accountability throughout the supply chain.

We recognise that modern slavery risks can change over time, particularly when new suppliers are introduced or operating conditions shift. For that reason, our governance framework includes scheduled checks on supplier performance, contract compliance, and workforce practices. This supports a consistent standard across all areas of operation.

Our senior management is responsible for overseeing this statement and ensuring that the principles of zero tolerance, ethical sourcing, and supplier accountability are maintained. They review key findings, monitor remediation progress, and ensure that modern slavery considerations remain integrated into decision-making.

This statement will be subject to an annual review to confirm its effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Each review considers audit results, reported concerns, supplier changes, legal developments, and any emerging risk factors. By revisiting our controls every year, Man With Van Shepherds Bush reinforces its commitment to preventing modern slavery and maintaining a responsible supply chain.