Modern Slavery Statement for Croydon Man with Van

Croydon Man with Van affirms a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This Croydon removal service statement sets out how our team, contractors and partners must act in line with our values. We recognise the risk that exploitation can appear in complex supply chains and commit to preventing it through active measures, training and transparent oversight.

Our commitment and scope

Croydon man and van operators and office staff must follow policies that protect workers' rights and welfare. We apply the same standards whether engaging a local Croydon van man, temporary labour or a subcontracted logistics provider. We will not tolerate any form of coercion, debt bondage, or exploitative labour. Our policies cover recruitment, working hours, remuneration and freedom of movement for all staff and contractors.

Key principles and practices

To embed our pledge we use clear contractual terms and practical checks. Our core practices include:

• Due diligence: screening suppliers before onboarding and periodically thereafter;
• Right to audit: contractual clauses allowing supplier audits and inspections;
• Remediation: processes to address and remediate any identified abuses promptly.

Zero-tolerance policy in action

Our zero-tolerance policy means swift action when concerns arise. For the Croydon man with a van operations team, any credible report of modern slavery will trigger an investigation, suspension of contracts where necessary and collaboration with law enforcement or relevant authorities. We will prioritise victim welfare and provide access to support, while ensuring legal and contractual consequences for perpetrators.

Supplier audits and risk-based monitoring are central to how we manage supply chain risk. Suppliers are assessed on onboarding and through periodic, risk-based audits that examine recruitment practices, payroll records, accommodation where provided and health and safety compliance. We tailor audit frequency according to risk factors such as geography, labour intensity and industry sector.

Audit outcomes affect continued partnership: non-compliance can lead to corrective action plans, mandatory training, increased monitoring, or termination of contracts. Our procurement team maintains records of all assessments and corrective measures to ensure transparency and continuous improvement.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We provide multiple secure reporting channels so employees, subcontractors and third parties can raise concerns confidentially. Reports can be submitted anonymously through internal whistleblowing routes and are taken seriously, investigated promptly and treated with discretion. All staff are protected from retaliation under our policies.

How concerns are handled: upon receipt of a report we follow a staged response — initial screening, risk assessment, investigation, remedial action and follow-up monitoring. We document each step and, where appropriate, refer cases to statutory authorities and specialist support agencies to protect affected individuals.

Annual review, training and governance

Our board and senior management conduct an annual review of this statement and associated policies to assess effectiveness and identify improvements. Training on modern slavery awareness is mandatory for staff involved in operations, procurement and HR, ensuring our Croydon removals teams and partners understand how to spot, report and respond to risks. Progress is measured using KPIs such as audit completion rates, number of concerns raised and remediation outcomes.

In summary, Croydon Man with Van is committed to continuous vigilance, responsible procurement and decisive action against modern slavery. We will keep strengthening our controls, collaborating with partners and updating our approach to protect workers and uphold human rights across our operations and the wider Croydon man and van community.