Modern Slavery Statement for Man with Van Childs Hill
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Man with Van Childs Hill to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. As a local removals and logistics business, we recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and uphold fair, safe and lawful working conditions for everyone connected with our services.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Man with Van Childs Hill has a clear zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, human trafficking and child labour. We are committed to acting ethically, conducting our business with integrity and implementing effective systems to ensure that exploitation has no place in our organisation or supply chain.
All directors, managers, employees, contractors and agency workers are expected to uphold this commitment. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action, termination of engagement or the ending of commercial relationships, as appropriate.
Our Business and Supply Chain
Our core activities include domestic and commercial removals, transportation and related support services. We operate primarily within the United Kingdom, using a combination of directly engaged staff, casual workers, vehicle hire companies, fuel providers, packaging suppliers and facilities services.
We recognise that some areas of our supply chain, such as the use of temporary labour, vehicle maintenance, cleaning and subcontracted transport services, may be more vulnerable to modern slavery risks. We therefore pay particular attention to these relationships and expect all suppliers to meet the same standards that we apply to ourselves.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We require our key suppliers and subcontractors to confirm that they comply with all applicable labour, employment and human rights laws, including legislation relating to modern slavery and human trafficking. As part of our onboarding and renewal processes, we assess suppliers on their approach to ethical working practices.
Man with Van Childs Hill conducts proportionate checks and audits on higher risk suppliers. These may include reviewing policies, requesting supporting documentation, and seeking assurances on recruitment practices, right to work procedures, wage payments and working conditions. Where concerns arise, we will work with the supplier to address them within a reasonable timeframe. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships with suppliers who are unwilling or unable to meet our standards.
Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels
We encourage all employees, workers, suppliers and other stakeholders to speak up if they suspect that modern slavery or human trafficking may be occurring in any part of our business or supply chain. Concerns can be raised directly with line managers or senior management, or through any existing internal reporting routes made available to staff.
Reports will be taken seriously, handled sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. We do not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. Allegations will be investigated promptly and appropriate action will be taken where wrongdoing is identified, which may include reporting matters to the relevant authorities.
Training and Awareness
We are committed to building awareness of modern slavery risks within our workforce. Relevant employees, particularly those involved in recruitment, supplier management and operations, receive guidance to help them understand the signs of exploitation and how to respond to concerns.
We aim to embed respect for human rights in our everyday decision making so that ethical considerations remain integral to how we select suppliers, engage workers, and deliver services to customers.
Monitoring, Review and Continuous Improvement
Man with Van Childs Hill recognises that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We review our approach annually to evaluate the effectiveness of our measures, taking into account any reported incidents, audit findings, legal developments and industry good practice.
As part of this yearly review, we may update our policies, refine our risk assessments, enhance supplier due diligence, and improve training materials. Our goal is to continuously strengthen our controls, increase transparency and ensure that our operations and supply chain remain free from modern slavery and human trafficking.
This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the management of Man with Van Childs Hill and will be updated on an annual basis to reflect our continued commitment to ethical and responsible business practices.
