Modern Slavery Statement for Man With A Van Chiswick

Man With A Van Chiswick is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights in every part of our work. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, debt bondage, and any other form of exploitation. This commitment applies to our own operations, our labour arrangements, and the wider supply chain that supports Man With A Van Chiswick services.

As a responsible local moving and transport business, Man With A Van Chiswick recognises that modern slavery can take many forms and may exist in industries connected to logistics, storage, vehicle maintenance, cleaning, or outsourced services. We therefore take proactive steps to reduce risk, promote ethical conduct, and ensure that the people involved in our operations are treated fairly and lawfully.

Our modern slavery approach is grounded in prevention, detection, and response. We expect all team members, contractors, and suppliers to act in line with our values and to comply with applicable employment, health and safety, and human rights standards.

Our Policies and Due Diligence

Man With A Van Chiswick carries out risk-based due diligence when selecting and renewing supplier relationships. This includes reviewing supplier credentials, labour practices, contractual terms, and evidence of lawful employment arrangements. Where appropriate, we seek written assurances that suppliers have their own anti-slavery controls in place.

We also use supplier audits to assess compliance. These audits may include document checks, workforce verification, site inspections, and discussions about recruitment practices, wages, working hours, and the use of subcontractors. If concerns are identified, we require corrective action within a defined timeframe and may suspend or terminate the relationship where issues are unresolved.

Our zero-tolerance position means that any credible indication of coercion, exploitation, or concealment of worker identity is treated as a serious matter. We do not accept practices that allow abuse to remain hidden behind informal labour arrangements or insufficient oversight.

Reporting Channels and Escalation

We encourage anyone working with or for Man With A Van Chiswick to report concerns about modern slavery, unsafe recruitment, or unethical treatment. Reports may be made through internal management routes, safeguarding procedures, or designated reporting channels established for compliance matters. Concerns can be raised confidentially and will be handled sensitively.

All reports are reviewed promptly, documented carefully, and escalated where necessary. We aim to protect individuals who raise concerns in good faith from retaliation or disadvantage. Any investigation will be proportionate to the nature of the concern and may involve reviewing records, speaking with relevant parties, and taking immediate protective action if required.

Where a potential breach is confirmed, we take appropriate steps, which may include supplier remediation, workforce intervention, notification to relevant authorities, or ending the business relationship. Our response is guided by the principle that exploitation must never be ignored or normalised.

Training, Monitoring, and Accountability

Employees involved in recruitment, purchasing, subcontracting, and supplier management receive awareness training to help them identify warning signs of modern slavery. This helps ensure that risks are considered at the point of decision-making, not only after a problem has emerged.

We monitor our practices continuously through internal checks, contract reviews, and periodic assessments of risk indicators. Man With A Van Chiswick expects managers to challenge unusual payment structures, excessive working hours, identity retention, or any arrangement that may point to exploitation. Accountability for ethical conduct sits across the organisation, not with one individual alone.

Our commitment is reinforced through formal oversight and clear responsibility for compliance. We understand that prevention depends on vigilance, transparency, and a willingness to act quickly when concerns arise.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with changing risks in our operations and supply chain. The review considers incidents, audit findings, supplier performance, training needs, and any legal or best-practice developments relevant to Man With A Van Chiswick.

Following each review, we update our controls where necessary and strengthen our approach to prevention and monitoring. Man With A Van Chiswick is committed to continuous improvement and to maintaining a supply chain and workplace free from exploitation.

By upholding these standards, we aim to contribute to a fairer, safer, and more responsible service environment for everyone connected to our business.