Modern Slavery Statement for Man With a Van Redbridge

Man With a Van Redbridge is committed to conducting business in a responsible, transparent, and ethical manner. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. It applies to all employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers who work with or on behalf of Man With a Van Redbridge.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation. We do not accept, condone, or support any practice that deprives individuals of their freedom or violates their fundamental human rights. Every person who works with us, whether directly employed or engaged through our suppliers, must be doing so voluntarily and on fair terms.

All managers and supervisors are responsible for promoting a culture of integrity and respect within their teams. Any conduct that conflicts with this policy is unacceptable and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, or referral to the relevant authorities, as appropriate.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Man With a Van Redbridge operates within the transport and removals sector, providing local and regional moving services for households and businesses. Our supply chain includes providers of vehicles, fuel, equipment, uniforms, storage facilities, and other support services.

We recognise that modern slavery risks can arise at different tiers of our supply chain, especially where temporary labour, logistics, or outsourced services are involved. We therefore expect all suppliers and service partners to uphold similar standards of ethics, fairness, and respect for human rights.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We are committed to working only with suppliers who share our values and who can demonstrate that they operate in compliance with applicable labour and human rights legislation. As part of our supplier assurance process, we:

Require acknowledgement of our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking as a condition of doing business with us. Assess new key suppliers on their ethical practices, including labour standards, use of agency workers, and subcontracting arrangements. Reserve the right to request evidence of their policies and procedures aimed at preventing modern slavery.

Where we identify heightened risk, Man With a Van Redbridge may conduct more detailed reviews or audits of supplier practices. These may include requests for documentation, site visits, or targeted questionnaires. If a supplier fails to meet our standards or is unable to demonstrate adequate controls, we will consider corrective action plans or termination of the commercial relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

We encourage anyone working for or with Man With a Van Redbridge to speak up if they have concerns about modern slavery or unethical treatment of workers, whether within our own operations or in our supply chain. Concerns may include indications of forced labour, withholding of identity documents, excessive recruitment fees, coercion, or unsafe and degrading working conditions.

Reports can be made in confidence to a manager or senior member of the business. We are committed to treating all disclosures seriously and investigating them promptly and fairly. We will not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. Where necessary, we will cooperate with law enforcement and relevant authorities.

Training and Awareness

We aim to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment, and the management of contractors or agency workers. This includes guidance on recognising warning signs, understanding our zero-tolerance policy, and knowing how to report concerns.

We review and update internal guidance as needed to reflect changes in legislation, industry practice, and identified risk areas. We also expect our suppliers to provide appropriate training to their own staff where relevant.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Man With a Van Redbridge is committed to continuous improvement in identifying, preventing, and addressing modern slavery risks. We periodically review our policies, supplier engagement processes, and reporting channels to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks in our sector.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every year by senior management. The annual review will consider any incidents reported, outcomes of supplier assessments, changes in our business activities, and evolving best practice. Where necessary, we will update our approach and communicate any significant changes to our employees and key suppliers.

This statement reflects the position of Man With a Van Redbridge at the time of publication and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings and relationships.