Modern Slavery Statement for Man With A Van Westminster

Man With A Van Westminster is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights across every part of our business. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to identify, prevent, and respond to risks of forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, and any form of exploitation. We believe a responsible Westminster removals service must protect people at every stage of its operations, from recruitment through to supplier management.

Our zero-tolerance policy applies to all employees, contractors, and third parties working with or on behalf of us. We do not accept any practice that involves coercion, deception, withholding of documents, wage abuse, or unsafe working conditions. Any breach of this policy may result in immediate corrective action, up to and including termination of the business relationship. This commitment supports our wider duty to maintain a fair Man With A Van Westminster operation.

We also recognise that modern slavery risks can appear within supply chains, particularly where services involve transport, labour, storage, or subcontracting. For that reason, we expect suppliers to share our ethical standards and to comply with all applicable labour laws. Our procurement approach includes risk-based due diligence, checks on ownership and operating practices, and a review of whether suppliers have their own anti-slavery controls in place. Where concerns arise, we investigate promptly and require evidence of improvement.

To strengthen oversight, we carry out supplier audits on a regular and proportionate basis. These audits may include document checks, worker welfare reviews, confirmation of lawful pay arrangements, and verification that workers are employed voluntarily and understand their rights. A Westminster man and van partner or subcontractor may also be asked to provide training records, policies, and details of any third-party labour providers. If a supplier cannot meet our standards, we will not continue the relationship until issues are resolved.

Our reporting culture is designed to make it safe for concerns to be raised early. We encourage employees, suppliers, and other relevant parties to report any suspicion of exploitation, harassment, unsafe conditions, or unethical recruitment practices. Reports can be made internally through management, and all disclosures are handled sensitively, confidentially, and without retaliation. We take every report seriously and assess it according to the nature and severity of the issue.

Where a concern indicates possible modern slavery, we follow a structured response that may include preserving evidence, escalating to senior management, suspending work with the relevant party, and involving appropriate external authorities when required. We believe that strong governance is essential for any Man With A Van Westminster business, especially where work depends on trusted relationships and clear accountability. Protecting vulnerable people is not only a legal obligation but also a core ethical responsibility.

Training helps ensure our people understand the signs of exploitation and know how to act. Relevant staff receive guidance on identifying red flags such as unusual control over workers, restricted freedom of movement, unexplained deductions, or signs that someone may be working under threat. This helps us build a more vigilant and informed workforce while reinforcing our anti-slavery expectations across daily operations.

We also maintain appropriate record-keeping so that due diligence, audit findings, corrective actions, and risk assessments can be tracked over time. This allows us to monitor progress and make improvements where needed. Our approach is practical, proportionate, and aligned with the size and nature of our business, while still recognising that even smaller operations must play their part in preventing exploitation.

This statement is reviewed annually by management to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal and operational changes. Each review considers supplier performance, reported concerns, training needs, and any emerging risks in the labour market or transport sector. The annual review also helps us strengthen our zero-tolerance policy and improve safeguards within the wider Westminster moving environment.