Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement for Man With a Van Mitcham

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Man With a Van Mitcham in respect of our activities as a local removals and transport service provider. We are committed to conducting our business ethically and responsibly and to taking all reasonable steps to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our operations or in our supply chains.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Man With a Van Mitcham has a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced or bonded labour, and child labour. We will not knowingly engage with any individual, contractor, or organisation that is involved in or connected to such practices.

All managers, staff, and regular contractors are expected to act with integrity and to uphold this commitment in their day-to-day work. Any breach of this policy by an employee may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, and any breach by a supplier or contractor may result in the termination of our commercial relationship.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

Our core services include local and regional transport, removals, and related logistics. Our supply chain primarily consists of vehicle leasing and maintenance providers, fuel suppliers, equipment and packaging suppliers, and occasional temporary labour providers. Although we operate mainly within the United Kingdom, we recognise that some products or services used by our suppliers may originate from higher risk regions or industries.

We aim to work only with suppliers and partners who share our commitment to ethical labour practices and who can demonstrate compliance with applicable labour and human rights laws.

Supplier Standards and Audits

To reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain, we are implementing supplier standards that set out our expectations in relation to human rights, working conditions, and fair employment practices. We expect suppliers to ensure that all work is voluntary, that workers are of legal working age, and that they are paid fairly and treated with dignity and respect.

Where appropriate and proportionate to the level of risk, we may conduct supplier audits or request evidence of compliance, such as policies, risk assessments, or relevant certifications. We reserve the right to visit supplier sites, interview workers where feasible, and require corrective actions if any concerns are identified. Failure to address serious or repeated issues may result in the suspension or termination of our relationship with the supplier.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels

Man With a Van Mitcham encourages all employees, contractors, and any other stakeholders to raise concerns if they suspect that modern slavery or human trafficking may be occurring in our business or in our supply chain. Reports can be made verbally to a manager, in writing to senior management, or through any internal whistleblowing channels we may have in place.

We will take all reports seriously and handle them sensitively, fairly, and as confidentially as reasonably possible. No individual will suffer retaliation or be disadvantaged for raising a concern in good faith, even if it is not substantiated after investigation. Any credible allegation will be investigated promptly, and we will take appropriate remedial action where necessary, including reporting to relevant authorities.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to increasing awareness of modern slavery risks among our workforce. Where relevant, managers and those involved in supplier selection or management will receive guidance on identifying potential indicators of exploitation and on the appropriate steps to take if concerns arise. We will periodically remind staff of our zero-tolerance policy and available reporting channels.

Monitoring, Accountability and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our efforts to combat modern slavery rests with senior management, who will review the effectiveness of our approach and ensure that appropriate resources are allocated. We will monitor our supply chain, update our risk assessments as our business evolves, and strengthen our procedures where we identify opportunities for improvement.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every year and updated as necessary to reflect changes in legislation, best practice, and our own operations. Any substantial changes to our policy, risk assessment, or due diligence processes will be communicated internally and, where appropriate, to our suppliers.

By publishing this Modern Slavery Statement, Man With a Van Mitcham reaffirms its commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings and to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in its operations and supply chains.