Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Hammersmith
Man With Van Hammersmith is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that slavery and human trafficking are serious crimes and that every business must play a role in preventing them. Our approach is based on a zero-tolerance policy, active monitoring, and clear accountability across the company.
As a removals and transport service provider, Man With Van Hammersmith works with a range of suppliers, contractors, and service partners. We expect all parties to uphold the same high ethical standards that we apply internally. No person should be subject to coercion, debt bondage, child labour, or unsafe working conditions. We take reasonable and proportionate measures to identify risks and address them promptly if concerns arise.
Our commitment begins with recruitment and continues through supplier selection, contract management, and ongoing review. We verify that workers are employed voluntarily, are of legal working age, and receive fair treatment. In addition, we promote awareness among staff so they can recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld identity documents, or unusual control over wages and accommodation. These measures help ensure that the Man With Van Hammersmith modern slavery statement reflects practical action rather than words alone.
Supplier relationships are central to our prevention strategy. We carry out supplier audits and risk-based assessments to review labour practices, record-keeping, subcontracting arrangements, and compliance with employment law. Where a supplier is assessed as higher risk, we apply enhanced due diligence, request evidence of ethical labour practices, and require corrective action plans when necessary. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship. This applies to all parts of the Man With Van Hammersmith supply chain, including vehicle support, maintenance, and associated services.
To support accountability, we maintain reporting channels that allow staff, contractors, and supply partners to raise concerns in confidence. Reports may include suspected exploitation, unsafe practices, wage withholding, passport retention, or any other indicator of abuse. We encourage prompt reporting and ensure that concerns are reviewed responsibly and impartially. No one who raises a genuine concern in good faith should suffer retaliation. This open approach strengthens the Man With Van Hammersmith anti-slavery policy and helps us respond quickly where risks are identified.
Training is provided to relevant team members so they understand how to recognise modern slavery risks and how to escalate concerns. We also expect managers to lead by example, making ethical conduct part of everyday decision-making. Our standards apply equally to permanent staff, temporary workers, and third parties working on our behalf. By embedding these expectations into business processes, Man With Van Hammersmith seeks to reduce vulnerability and maintain responsible operations.
Our statement is subject to an annual review so it remains current, relevant, and aligned with legal and operational developments. Each year we assess the effectiveness of our controls, including supplier audits, due diligence checks, staff training, and the use of reporting channels. We also review any incidents, concerns, or improvement actions identified during the year. Where needed, we strengthen procedures and update our internal controls to better protect workers and contractors.
The board and senior management hold responsibility for overseeing this commitment and ensuring that the principles in this statement are implemented across the business. We view the prevention of modern slavery as an ongoing duty, not a one-off exercise. Through a zero-tolerance policy, regular supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and an annual review process, Man With Van Hammersmith aims to operate ethically and to contribute to the wider effort against exploitation. This statement demonstrates our continuing resolve to uphold human dignity in every part of our work.