Man With Van Richmond Upon Thames is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative practices within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that a zero-tolerance policy is essential to protecting workers, supporting fair treatment, and ensuring that our services reflect the highest standards of integrity.

As a moving and transport provider, Man With Van Richmond Upon Thames understands that risk can arise in areas such as labour sourcing, subcontracting, vehicle support, and materials procurement. We therefore maintain clear standards for our employees, contractors, and suppliers. Every person involved in our business is expected to act lawfully, treat others with dignity, and comply with all applicable employment and human rights requirements.

Our zero-tolerance stance applies to all forms of modern slavery, including debt bondage, forced labour, child labour, servitude, and trafficking-related exploitation. Any breach of this policy may result in immediate termination of a contract, disciplinary action, or referral to the appropriate authorities. We do not accept ignorance as a defence where concerns should reasonably have been identified and addressed.

Supply Chain Responsibility and Supplier Audits

To uphold the standards of Man With Van Richmond Upon Thames, we apply proportionate due diligence when selecting and reviewing suppliers. This includes checking business legitimacy, labour practices, and compliance with employment law. Supplier audits are carried out on a risk-based basis, with greater scrutiny applied to providers operating in higher-risk sectors or where subcontracting is common. These audits may include document reviews, worker verification, and assessment of pay and working conditions.

Where risks are identified, we require suppliers to implement corrective actions within agreed timelines. We reserve the right to suspend or end relationships if improvement is not demonstrated. Our expectation is that all suppliers supporting Man With Van Richmond Upon Thames share our commitment to ethical labour standards and maintain transparent records of recruitment, wages, and subcontracted work.

We also encourage a preventative approach by educating internal teams on indicators of exploitation, such as restricted movement, excessive hours, withheld wages, or signs that workers are under coercion. This helps ensure that concerns are recognised early and escalated appropriately.

Reporting Channels, Accountability, and Review

We encourage employees, contractors, and business partners to report any suspicion, concern, or incident relating to modern slavery or trafficking. Reports may be made through internal management channels, safeguarding leads, or designated compliance routes. Man With Van Richmond Upon Thames will treat all reports seriously, investigate promptly, and protect individuals from retaliation. Confidentiality will be respected wherever possible, and no one will suffer disadvantage for raising a genuine concern.

All allegations are reviewed using a structured process that considers the nature of the concern, the people involved, and any immediate safeguarding needs. If required, we will take urgent steps to reduce harm, including pausing work with a supplier or escalating the matter to enforcement bodies. Transparency and accountability are central to our response.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current law and best practice. The annual review allows Man With Van Richmond Upon Thames to assess progress, strengthen controls, and update procedures in response to emerging risks. By revisiting our policies every year, we reinforce our commitment to continuous improvement and to preventing modern slavery in every part of our business.