Modern Slavery Statement — London Man And a Van

London Man And a Van is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our operations or supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we have taken, and will continue to take, to ensure that forced labour, child labour and any form of exploitation have no place in our business. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and expect the same high standards from our suppliers, contractors and partners across our London man and van services.

Scope and Responsibility

Our statement applies to all staff and service providers engaged by London man & van teams, including temporary workers, sub-contractors and logistics partners. The Board and senior management endorse this policy and allocate resources to ensure effective implementation. We recognise that the moving and removal sector has complex supply chains, and we are diligent about assessing risks in the routes and relationships that support our London removal service operations.

We operate a clear zero-tolerance approach: any instance of modern slavery will result in immediate investigation and appropriate action, which may include termination of contracts and referral to the authorities. Our core commitments include:

• Maintaining strict employment checks and verification for all employees and contractors;
• Prohibiting illegal deductions or withholding of wages and ensuring freedom of movement for workers;
• Providing clear contractual clauses that demand compliance with anti-slavery standards from suppliers.

We conduct regular risk assessments of our supply chain. Where vendors or partners deliver services such as packing, storage or transportation for our man and van London operations, we screen them for compliance with labour standards and relevant policies. Our due diligence process evaluates worker conditions, recruitment practices and documentation to identify potential indicators of exploitation.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

Supplier audits are integral to our compliance framework. We undertake both scheduled and random audits of high-risk suppliers and require evidence of lawful employment practices. Our audit procedures include site visits, documentation reviews and confidential worker interviews when necessary. Suppliers failing to meet our standards are required to implement corrective action plans within a defined timeline; persistent non-compliance leads to contract termination.

Training and awareness form a key part of our prevention strategy. All staff involved in recruitment, procurement and operations receive training on recognising signs of human trafficking, reporting concerns, and applying our policies when engaging third parties. The training emphasises our strong expectation that every member of the London man and van service community plays a role in identifying and preventing abuse.

We provide multiple safe reporting channels for workers, suppliers and members of the public to raise concerns. These channels are designed to protect whistleblowers and to ensure confidentiality. Reports are triaged promptly, investigated by trained personnel, and escalated to senior management as required. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who reports suspected wrongdoing in good faith.

Our record-keeping and continuous improvement processes support transparency and accountability. We maintain records of due diligence activities, audit findings, remediation efforts and training logs. This documentation informs risk management decisions and ensures that our actions are evidence-based. As a London removal service provider, we strive to be proactive in identifying emerging risks and adapting controls accordingly.

The Board conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our associated policies, ensuring ongoing relevance and effectiveness. This review examines our zero-tolerance policy outcomes, supplier audit results, training uptake and the robustness of reporting channels. Findings from the annual review inform improvements to our governance, contractual terms and operational practices to further reduce the risk of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.