Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Haroldwood
At Man With Van Haroldwood, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, forced labour, child labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that a zero-tolerance approach is essential to protecting workers and maintaining trust across every part of our service. We will not knowingly work with any individual, contractor, or supplier that benefits from exploitation in any form.
Our company understands that the moving and logistics sector can involve multiple layers of procurement, subcontracting, and temporary labour. For that reason, Man With Van Haroldwood applies clear checks when selecting suppliers and monitors business relationships to reduce modern slavery risks. We expect all partners to share our standards and to maintain lawful, ethical employment practices. This includes fair pay, proper working hours, safe conditions, and freedom from coercion. Our commitment is reflected in internal policies, staff awareness, and responsible decision-making at every level.
We identify risk by reviewing the type of service provided, the country of origin where relevant, and the nature of labour used. Higher-risk areas may include third-party transport, vehicle maintenance, cleaning, packaging, and outsourced support services. To address this, Man With Van Haroldwood carries out proportionate supplier audits and screening checks before engagement and at appropriate intervals thereafter. These audits may include document reviews, confirmation of right-to-work processes, assessment of wages and working hours, and confirmation that workers are treated with dignity and respect.
Where concerns arise, we will investigate promptly and take corrective action. If a supplier is unable or unwilling to improve, we may suspend or end the relationship. Our purchasing decisions are not based solely on price; they also consider ethical performance and compliance. This helps us reduce the risk of hidden exploitation in the supply chain and reinforces our wider responsibilities as a trusted service provider. In practice, modern slavery prevention is embedded into our procurement, onboarding, and review procedures.
We also provide clear reporting channels so employees, contractors, and suppliers can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Any suspicion of abuse, coercion, unsafe labour practices, or document withholding should be reported through internal management routes, and all reports are treated seriously and confidentially. We encourage early reporting because it helps us act quickly, protect vulnerable individuals, and preserve evidence where needed. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith will not be tolerated.
Training plays an important role in strengthening awareness across the business. Staff involved in hiring, procurement, or supplier management are expected to understand the warning signs of exploitation, including unusual dependency, restricted movement, inconsistent pay practices, or reluctance to speak freely. Man With Van Haroldwood reinforces these expectations through policy updates, supervisory oversight, and regular reminders that ethical conduct is part of everyday operations. We aim to build a culture where prevention is proactive rather than reactive.
As part of our governance framework, this statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and operational changes. Each review considers lessons learned from audits, reported concerns, supplier performance, and any emerging risks across the business. If improvements are identified, we will update procedures, strengthen controls, and communicate changes internally. This annual review ensures that our approach continues to evolve and remain robust.
Our commitment to preventing modern slavery is ongoing and supported by senior management oversight. We believe that ethical transport and removal services depend on responsible labour practices and transparent supply relationships. By maintaining a zero-tolerance policy, strengthening supplier audits, offering reliable reporting channels, and completing an annual review, Man With Van Haroldwood works to ensure that exploitation has no place in our business or our wider supply chain.
We will continue to improve our controls, raise standards, and act decisively if any risk is identified. This statement reflects our present commitment and will remain a living document, reviewed and refreshed as our business develops and as best practice evolves. Through consistent attention to human rights and responsible procurement, Man With Van Haroldwood aims to support a fairer and safer working environment for everyone involved in our services.