Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van South Croydon
Man With Van South Croydon is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, and any form of exploitation within our operations or supply chain. This statement sets out the principles that guide our approach and the practical steps we take to prevent, detect, and address risks. It applies to our workforce, contractors, and the suppliers that support our services.
As a local removals and transport provider, South Croydon Man With Van recognises that risks can arise in labour sourcing, vehicle maintenance, subcontracted support, warehouse services, and indirect procurement. We therefore expect the highest ethical standards from everyone associated with our business. Modern slavery has no place in a responsible service environment, and we require all relevant parties to comply with applicable employment, safety, and human rights laws.
Our Commitment
The team at Man With Van South Croydon is trained to identify warning signs such as restricted freedom of movement, unusual wage deductions, poor accommodation conditions, and coercive recruitment practices. We promote fair hiring, clear contractual terms, age verification where relevant, and lawful working hours. In addition, we aim to create a culture in which workers understand their rights and are able to speak up without fear of retaliation.
Supplier audits are a key part of our prevention strategy. We assess suppliers before engagement and periodically review higher-risk arrangements through document checks, site visits, or remote audits where appropriate. These reviews may include wage records, right-to-work evidence, subcontracting controls, and labour practices. If concerns arise, we investigate promptly and require corrective action. Where improvement is not possible, we reserve the right to suspend or end the relationship.
Due Diligence and Risk Management
Man With Van South Croydon also expects suppliers to maintain their own zero-tolerance policy and to cascade equivalent standards to their subcontractors. We ask partners to confirm that they do not use forced, trafficked, or underage labour and that recruitment fees are not charged to workers in a way that creates dependency or debt. Ethical sourcing is not treated as a one-off exercise; it is monitored throughout the relationship.
Our risk assessment process considers geography, sector, labour model, and the nature of the service provided. We place greater scrutiny on arrangements involving temporary labour, cleaning, facilities support, and outsourced logistics, as these areas can carry a higher exposure to exploitation. When necessary, we request additional assurances and supporting evidence before continuing business.
We encourage reporting through several channels so that concerns can be raised safely and promptly. Employees and contractors may report suspected abuse, unsafe recruitment, or unethical conduct through line management, senior leadership, or a confidential internal reporting route. Reports may be made anonymously where permitted, and all concerns are handled seriously, discreetly, and in line with our internal procedures. Retaliation for raising a genuine concern is prohibited.
Any report relating to modern slavery is reviewed without delay. We record the issue, assess the risk, preserve relevant evidence, and determine whether external authorities, auditors, or specialist support should be involved. Our response may include interviews, supplier suspension, training refreshers, or termination of the relationship if misconduct is confirmed. The aim is both remediation and prevention.
We provide periodic awareness training to help staff and managers recognise indicators of exploitation and understand how to escalate concerns. This training supports our wider compliance framework, which also includes document retention, screening of new suppliers, and periodic policy updates. Modern slavery risks are reviewed alongside broader governance, safety, and employment matters so that they remain visible at leadership level.
Man With Van South Croydon will conduct an annual review of this statement, our controls, and our progress in managing modern slavery risk. The review considers audit outcomes, incidents reported, changes in legislation, and feedback from internal assessments. Where improvements are identified, actions are assigned, tracked, and measured.
This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible practice and to protecting people across every part of our operations. We understand that vigilance is essential, and we will continue strengthening our processes year by year. By maintaining strong oversight, transparent reporting, and effective supplier management, Man With Van South Croydon seeks to ensure that its services are delivered ethically and without exploitation.