Modern Slavery Statement for Man With A Van Redbridge

At Man With A Van Redbridge, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that even businesses in the removals and transport sector must remain alert to the risks of exploitation, and we take a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery.

Our commitment applies to all parts of the business, including hiring practices, contractor relationships, and procurement decisions. We expect everyone acting on behalf of Man With A Van Redbridge to uphold the same standards. We also expect suppliers and partners to share our values, follow applicable laws, and maintain ethical working conditions. Any evidence of abuse, coercion, or unlawful labour practices will be treated as a serious matter and addressed immediately.

To support this commitment, we assess risk across our operations and business relationships. We look carefully at areas where vulnerability may be higher, such as outsourced labour, temporary staffing, vehicle support services, and goods or materials sourced from third parties. Our approach is proactive: we seek to identify risks before they become harm, and we take corrective action where required.

Supplier audits are an important part of our anti-slavery approach. We review suppliers periodically to check their labour practices, employment standards, and compliance with our expectations. These audits may include document checks, policy reviews, workforce verification, and discussions about recruitment methods, pay practices, and worker welfare. Where concerns are identified, we request immediate remediation and may suspend or end the relationship if improvements are not made.

We also require suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced, bonded, or trafficked labour, and that workers are free to leave employment in line with legal requirements. This requirement is built into our procurement process so that ethical practice is considered from the start. In this way, Man With A Van Redbridge modern slavery policy principles are applied not only internally but throughout our supply chain.

Training and awareness are essential to making our policy effective. Staff members are encouraged to understand the signs of modern slavery, including restricted movement, intimidation, poor living conditions, withheld wages, or workers who appear unable to speak freely for themselves. Managers are expected to remain vigilant and escalate concerns promptly. We believe that an informed team is better equipped to protect vulnerable people and uphold our responsibilities.

We provide clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Any employee, contractor, or supplier who suspects exploitation can report it through internal management routes or designated compliance procedures. Reports are handled discreetly, and we encourage early disclosure of any issue, no matter how small it may seem. Protecting whistleblowers is central to maintaining trust in our system.

When a concern is raised, it is reviewed promptly and fairly. We may investigate working arrangements, request further evidence, speak with relevant parties, and, where necessary, involve external authorities. If a case of modern slavery is confirmed or strongly suspected, we act immediately to protect affected individuals and to prevent further harm. Our response may include terminating contracts, improving controls, revising procedures, or strengthening supplier requirements.

This statement reflects our wider responsibility to operate ethically and contribute to safer working environments. As a local service provider, Man With A Van Redbridge understands that trust is earned through consistent action. We therefore treat compliance not as a one-time task, but as an ongoing duty that shapes our business decisions every day.

We conduct an annual review of this modern slavery statement and the measures supporting it. Each year, we consider whether our policies remain effective, whether supplier checks need to be strengthened, and whether new risks have emerged in our operations or supply chain. This review helps us improve continuously and maintain a robust anti-slavery framework.

Following the review, we update our procedures where needed and record the actions taken. This may include refreshed supplier expectations, additional staff awareness measures, or enhanced due diligence for higher-risk relationships. By reviewing performance annually, Man With A Van Redbridge demonstrates its ongoing commitment to preventing exploitation and promoting ethical business conduct.

In summary, our modern slavery approach is built on prevention, detection, and accountability. Through a zero-tolerance policy, structured supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an annual review process, we aim to protect people and uphold responsible standards across the business. We remain committed to improving these controls year after year and to acting decisively whenever concerns arise.