Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Tooting
Man With Van Tooting is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and across our supply chain. We recognise that even a local moving and transport business can face risks through subcontractors, suppliers, temporary labour, and outsourced services. Our zero-tolerance position applies to every area of the business, and we expect the same standard from everyone who works with us.
We define modern slavery broadly to include any form of coercion, debt bondage, child labour, servitude, or deceptive recruitment practices. To reduce these risks, Man With Van Tooting maintains clear internal controls, checks employment practices, and reviews supplier relationships regularly. Our commitment is not simply a statement of intent; it is embedded in our procurement decisions, staff expectations, and day-to-day oversight. We believe that ethical business practice is essential to sustainable service delivery and public trust.
As part of our approach, all workers and managers are expected to uphold our zero-tolerance policy against exploitation. This means that any suspected case of abuse, intimidation, or unlawful labour practice will be investigated promptly. Where concerns are substantiated, we will take decisive action, which may include ending a contract, reporting the matter to the appropriate authorities, or removing a supplier from our approved list. We also require our teams to remain alert to indicators such as restricted movement, withheld wages, or signs of coercion.
Supplier due diligence is a key element of the Man With Van Tooting anti-slavery framework. Before engaging a new supplier, we assess the nature of their services, labour arrangements, and geographic exposure to risk. Higher-risk relationships are subject to supplier audits, document checks, and additional scrutiny. These audits review labour practices, right-to-work processes, payroll compliance, and any subcontracting chains that may present hidden vulnerability. Where improvements are needed, we seek corrective action and monitor progress closely.
Responsible sourcing also means maintaining transparency in our procurement and contractor management processes. We ask suppliers to confirm that they comply with applicable employment laws and that they share our ethical standards. If a supplier cannot demonstrate adequate safeguards, we will not proceed with the relationship. This requirement is part of our wider effort to ensure that every service supporting Man With Van Tooting reflects lawful, dignified, and fair working conditions. Our team reviews records periodically to make sure controls remain effective and proportionate.
Reporting concerns is essential to preventing abuse from being hidden. Man With Van Tooting encourages employees, contractors, and suppliers to raise any suspicion of modern slavery without delay. Reports may be made through internal management channels, and all concerns are handled seriously, sensitively, and confidentially. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. By making reporting accessible and safe, we aim to create an environment where risks are identified early and addressed before harm escalates.
Training and awareness support the effectiveness of this statement. Staff involved in hiring, procurement, and supplier management receive guidance on identifying warning signs and escalating issues appropriately. We also reinforce the importance of ethical decision-making through policy briefings and periodic updates. This helps ensure that our modern slavery prevention measures remain practical and embedded in daily operations. Every manager is responsible for promoting compliance and responding swiftly if concerns arise.
Man With Van Tooting will review this statement and our related controls annually to ensure they remain relevant, effective, and aligned with legal expectations. The review will consider any incidents, audit findings, supplier performance issues, and changes in operational risk. We will update our procedures where necessary and strengthen our safeguards as our business evolves. Continuous improvement is central to our approach, because meaningful prevention requires ongoing attention rather than occasional action.
By maintaining a strong ethical framework, Man With Van Tooting demonstrates that modern slavery has no place in our business or supply chain. We are committed to acting responsibly, learning from experience, and applying consistent standards across all activities. Our statement reflects a practical commitment to human dignity, lawful employment, and accountable supplier management. Through vigilance, audits, reporting pathways, and annual review, we aim to uphold the highest standards of conduct in everything we do.