Man with Van Stockwell Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the approach taken by Man with Van Stockwell to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. We are committed to acting ethically, with integrity, and with transparency in all business dealings, and to putting effective systems and controls in place to safeguard against any form of modern slavery.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

Man with Van Stockwell operates a clear and robust zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. This policy applies to all aspects of our business, including recruitment, employment practices, procurement, and service delivery. No form of exploitation is acceptable, and any confirmed breach of this policy may result in termination of employment, removal from site, or the ending of commercial relationships.

We expect everyone who works for or with us to share our commitment. This includes employees, agency workers, contractors, subcontractors, and any other individuals or organisations acting on our behalf. Our policy is communicated internally through induction, ongoing briefings, and management oversight so that all teams understand their responsibility to uphold our standards.

Supply Chain Standards and Supplier Audits

Although Man with Van Stockwell operates within the local removals and logistics sector, we recognise that labour abuses can occur anywhere in a supply chain. We therefore require that all suppliers and subcontractors adhere to our ethical standards and comply with applicable labour, employment, and human rights legislation.

We assess suppliers based on their commitment to fair working practices, lawful employment, and safe working conditions. Where appropriate, we conduct due diligence checks, which may include requesting evidence of right to work, health and safety policies, and workforce arrangements. We reserve the right to conduct audits of suppliers and subcontractors, either announced or unannounced, to verify compliance with our expectations on modern slavery.

If a supplier or subcontractor is found to be involved in modern slavery or to have failed to take reasonable steps to prevent it, we will take decisive action, which may include improvement plans with clear deadlines or the termination of the business relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities

Managers at Man with Van Stockwell are responsible for promoting awareness of modern slavery risks and ensuring that our policies are implemented in daily operations. Where relevant, our teams are informed about indicators of modern slavery, such as signs of coercion, restriction of movement, withholding of documents, or unusual working and living arrangements.

We also emphasise responsible recruitment and do not tolerate fees being charged to workers for obtaining work with us. All staff must be employed or engaged under voluntary and lawful terms, with wages paid directly to them in line with legal requirements.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage anyone who has concerns about modern slavery in our business or supply chain to raise them at the earliest opportunity. Concerns can be reported to a line manager, a senior manager, or through any designated internal escalation route. We will listen to all concerns raised in good faith and investigate them promptly and sensitively.

We are committed to ensuring that no one suffers any detrimental treatment for reporting a suspicion of modern slavery or for refusing to be complicit in any form of exploitation. Retaliation against individuals who raise genuine concerns will not be tolerated and will be treated as a serious disciplinary matter.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Man with Van Stockwell is committed to continual improvement in tackling modern slavery risks. We review our policies, supplier arrangements, and reporting mechanisms on a regular basis to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the nature and scale of our activities.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually and updated where necessary to reflect changes in legislation, best practice, or our business structure. The review process considers any incidents reported, the outcome of supplier audits, feedback from staff, and emerging risk areas within the logistics and removals sector.

By publishing this Modern Slavery Statement, Man with Van Stockwell affirms its ongoing commitment to conducting business responsibly, protecting vulnerable individuals, and contributing to the wider effort to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking.