Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement for Man with Van Church End

Man with Van Church End is committed to conducting its operations with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in our own activities and throughout our supply chains.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Approach

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with, support, or do business with any individual, contractor, or organisation involved in these practices. All staff, including temporary workers and contractors, are expected to uphold this policy and act in a manner that supports ethical conduct at all times.

Any suspected breach of our zero-tolerance policy will be investigated promptly and, where appropriate, may result in the termination of contracts or working relationships. We are committed to cooperating with law enforcement and relevant authorities in any investigation relating to modern slavery concerns.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Man with Van Church End provides local and regional transport and removal services. Our business relies on a range of suppliers, including vehicle leasing and maintenance providers, fuel suppliers, equipment providers, and occasional agency labour. We recognise that risks of modern slavery can exist at various levels of these supply chains, particularly where subcontracting or low-wage labour may be involved.

We seek to work only with reputable suppliers who share our commitment to ethical practices and who are willing to demonstrate compliance with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

To reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chains, we undertake proportionate due diligence on key suppliers. This may include requesting information on their policies, employment practices, and steps taken to identify and address modern slavery risks. Where we engage with new suppliers, we consider their track record on ethical conduct as part of our selection process.

We reserve the right to conduct audits or request evidence from suppliers to confirm that they comply with relevant labour and human rights standards. Suppliers are expected to cooperate fully with any such reviews. If we identify any credible risk or instance of modern slavery within a supplier’s operations, we will require immediate remedial action and may suspend or end the relationship if adequate corrective measures are not implemented.

Training and Awareness

We aim to ensure that relevant members of our team, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, and site operations, are aware of the signs of modern slavery and the actions they should take if they have concerns. Internal guidance is provided to help staff understand the nature of modern slavery, potential risk indicators, and the importance of acting quickly and responsibly.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to raise concerns about any suspected instance of modern slavery or human trafficking connected to our business. Concerns can be reported directly to management through existing internal reporting channels or raised confidentially under our whistleblowing principles.

No one who raises a concern in good faith will suffer any form of retaliation or disadvantage. All reports will be taken seriously, reviewed promptly, and, where necessary, investigated in a fair and sensitive manner. Where appropriate, we will refer matters to external authorities and work with them to address any identified issues.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We are committed to reviewing and, where necessary, strengthening our policies, procedures, and due diligence processes on a regular basis. This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement will be reviewed at least once every year, or more frequently if required by changes in legislation, business activities, or identified risks.

As part of the annual review, we will evaluate the effectiveness of our actions, consider feedback from stakeholders, and identify opportunities to improve awareness, training, and supplier engagement. Our aim is to continually enhance our ability to prevent, detect, and respond to any risks of modern slavery associated with Man with Van Church End.

This statement has been approved by the management of Man with Van Church End and represents our ongoing commitment to upholding human rights and ethical standards across all aspects of our operations.