Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Lewisham

Man With Van Lewisham is committed to conducting business ethically, lawfully, and with respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the principles and controls that guide our operations, including how we prevent forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labour, and any other form of exploitation within our business and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can exist in many forms, often hidden behind ordinary services, and we take our responsibility seriously.

Our zero-tolerance policy applies across all areas of the company. No manager, employee, contractor, or supplier may engage in practices that amount to exploitation or abuse. We expect every person working with Man With Van Lewisham to act with integrity and to uphold the highest standards of fairness and dignity. Where any concern is identified, we investigate promptly and take decisive action. This may include terminating relationships, reporting issues to the relevant authorities, or revising internal controls to prevent recurrence.

As a moving and transport service, Man With Van Lewisham understands the importance of vigilance in subcontracting, recruitment, logistics, and purchased services. We are aware that modern slavery risks can appear in labour supply, vehicle support, cleaning services, equipment sourcing, and other outsourced activity. Therefore, our approach is based on prevention, detection, and continuous improvement.

We maintain supplier standards that require all vendors to confirm compliance with anti-slavery laws and ethical employment practices. Man With Van Lewisham carries out supplier audits on a risk-based basis, reviewing labour arrangements, working conditions, identity verification practices, and record-keeping. Where suppliers are assessed as higher risk, additional checks may be undertaken, including requests for evidence of wage compliance, worker contracts, and responsible recruitment procedures. Suppliers who fail to meet our expectations are asked to correct deficiencies within a defined timeframe, or their contracts may be suspended or ended.

Due diligence is not a one-time exercise. Our modern slavery policy is embedded into onboarding, procurement, and periodic review processes. We also aim to work with trusted partners who share our values, and we encourage suppliers to raise concerns if they identify unethical conduct in their own networks. By keeping this oversight active, Man With Van Lewisham seeks to reduce the possibility of hidden exploitation across the services we rely on.

Reporting channels are central to our safeguarding culture. Employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report any suspicion of modern slavery, coercion, unsafe labour practices, or suspicious documentation without delay. Concerns may be raised through internal management routes, and all reports are treated seriously, confidentially, and without retaliation. We recognise that people may fear speaking up, so we aim to create a culture where concerns are listened to, assessed carefully, and acted upon promptly.

All reports are reviewed in line with clear internal procedures. If an allegation is substantiated, we will implement appropriate remedial action, which may involve disciplinary measures, enhanced monitoring, or disengagement from the relevant supplier relationship. Man With Van Lewisham also supports awareness among staff so that warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld wages, unusual dependency, or inconsistent worker information are more easily recognised.

Our commitment extends beyond compliance. We expect ethical behaviour to be reflected in everyday decisions, from recruitment to procurement and from operational planning to subcontracting. Modern slavery risks are reviewed alongside other business risks, ensuring that responsibility is shared across leadership and operational teams. Training and internal communication reinforce these duties, helping maintain a consistent standard across the company.

We monitor the effectiveness of these controls through regular internal review and supplier evaluation. Man With Van Lewisham recognises that threats can change over time, especially where labour markets or sourcing patterns shift. For that reason, prevention measures are updated when required, and learning from incidents is used to strengthen future controls.

This statement will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and operational realities. The annual review considers risk areas, audit findings, reported concerns, remedial actions, and any changes to our supply chain. As part of this process, Man With Van Lewisham will assess whether additional safeguards are needed and whether policy wording should be strengthened.

Through this ongoing commitment, Man With Van Lewisham aims to ensure that its services are delivered responsibly and that modern slavery has no place in our business or supply chain. We believe that ethical conduct, supplier accountability, effective reporting, and regular review are essential to maintaining a lawful and humane working environment.