Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Chiswick

Man With Van Chiswick is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the principles and controls we apply to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in any part of our operations. We recognise that even service-based businesses can face risk through labour supply, subcontracting, recruitment, and procurement, and we take a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse of workers.

Our policy applies to all employees, temporary workers, contractors, and suppliers working with Man With Van Chiswick. We expect everyone associated with our business to uphold the same standards. We do not accept modern slavery in any form, whether it involves coercion, withheld documents, debt bondage, exploitative pay, or restricted freedom of movement. Compliance is mandatory, and breaches may lead to immediate termination of relationships and further action where appropriate.

We aim to ensure that our recruitment and operational practices are fair and lawful. This includes verifying right-to-work documentation, using reputable labour providers, and checking that workers are never charged unlawful fees. We also monitor working hours, pay arrangements, and contract terms to reduce the risk of exploitation. In our view, a strong anti-slavery framework is essential to responsible growth.

Supplier oversight is a key part of our approach. Man With Van Chiswick carries out proportionate supplier audits and checks on high-risk relationships, focusing on working conditions, subcontracting controls, and ethical recruitment practices. Where concerns arise, we request evidence of corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if standards are not met. We also encourage suppliers to maintain their own controls and to pass equivalent expectations through their supply chains.

Risk assessment is reviewed across the business, with attention paid to sectors or arrangements that may present elevated vulnerability. These include short-term labour, transport support, cleaning, packing, and outsourced services. Our managers are trained to recognise warning signs such as unusual control over workers, inconsistent records, or reluctance to share information. We believe that prevention is most effective when ethical sourcing is embedded into everyday decision-making.

Where a concern is identified, we investigate promptly and fairly. We take all reports seriously and preserve confidentiality as far as possible. No worker or colleague will suffer retaliation for raising a genuine concern. If a case indicates possible modern slavery, we will act in line with the law and cooperate with the relevant authorities where necessary. The objective is not only to respond, but to prevent recurrence through improved controls and oversight.

Reporting channels are available to support early action and safe escalation. Employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report concerns through management, internal compliance routes, or any designated safeguarding process within the business. Reports may be made anonymously where permitted. We promote a culture in which speaking up about suspected abuse is viewed as a responsibility, not a risk, and all concerns are handled with discretion.

Training is provided to relevant staff so that they understand the signs of modern slavery and how to respond appropriately. This includes awareness of deceptive recruitment practices, document retention issues, and indicators of coercion or intimidation. By strengthening knowledge across the organisation, Man With Van Chiswick aims to reduce exposure and reinforce a consistent human rights standard throughout operations and procurement.

Our board and senior management hold overall responsibility for this statement and for ensuring that it remains effective. They receive updates on risk, incidents, and improvements to controls. This governance structure helps ensure that modern slavery prevention is not treated as a standalone task, but as part of everyday business accountability. We expect honest reporting, decisive action, and continuous improvement.

This statement will be reviewed annually to reflect changes in our operations, supply chains, and legal obligations. The annual review will assess whether our policies, supplier checks, training, and reporting arrangements remain suitable and effective. Where necessary, we will strengthen our procedures and set new priorities for improvement. Continuous review is central to maintaining a credible and responsive modern slavery programme.

In closing, Man With Van Chiswick reaffirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery in all forms. Through a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, staff awareness, and annual review, we aim to uphold dignity, fairness, and lawful working practices. This statement reflects our ongoing responsibility to protect people and conduct business ethically.