Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Coulsdon

Man With Van Coulsdon is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, and exploitation. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in any sector and supply chain, and we take our responsibility seriously to prevent, identify, and respond to any risk within our operations.

Our approach is guided by a clear principle: no business objective is ever more important than the safety and dignity of people. To support this, Man With Van Coulsdon applies robust internal controls and promotes ethical conduct across every level of the organisation. We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to act lawfully and uphold the highest standards of professional behaviour. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter.

We also acknowledge that transport, removals, and logistics services may involve extended supply chains. For that reason, Man With Van Coulsdon assesses risk carefully when engaging suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers. We require confirmation that labour is freely chosen, workers are treated fairly, and legal wage and working time requirements are followed. Where concerns arise, they are reviewed promptly and appropriately.

Supplier due diligence is an essential part of our anti-slavery framework. We conduct supplier audits and periodic assessments to evaluate compliance with our standards, including documentation checks, labour practices, and contractual obligations. Higher-risk suppliers may be reviewed more frequently, while corrective action plans are required where gaps are identified. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we reserve the right to suspend or end the relationship.

Our procurement expectations are set out in supplier agreements and supported by ongoing monitoring. We ask suppliers to maintain accurate records, ensure that work is voluntary, and prevent the withholding of identity documents or wages. Man With Van Coulsdon seeks to build long-term partnerships only with organisations that share our commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible labour practices. This helps us strengthen oversight and reduce the risk of exploitation.

Training and awareness are also central to our response. Relevant staff receive information on identifying warning signs such as unusual recruitment fees, restricted movement, coercion, or inconsistent employment records. By improving awareness, Man With Van Coulsdon aims to ensure that concerns are noticed early and escalated appropriately. We believe that informed employees are better equipped to support a safe and respectful working environment.

We encourage anyone with a concern to use our internal reporting channels. Reports may be raised confidentially through line management, designated compliance routes, or other approved internal processes. All concerns are handled seriously, investigated fairly, and, where necessary, escalated to the appropriate decision-makers. Retaliation is not tolerated against any person who raises a concern in good faith. We aim to create an environment where speaking up is safe and supported.

If a potential case of modern slavery is identified, Man With Van Coulsdon will take immediate action. This may include stopping work with the affected party, cooperating with relevant authorities, and implementing remedial measures to protect vulnerable individuals. We are committed to continuous improvement and to learning from each review or investigation so that our controls remain effective and proportionate to risk.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and operational changes. The annual review considers updates to risk assessments, supplier performance, staff awareness, and incident reporting trends. Through this process, Man With Van Coulsdon reinforces its ongoing commitment to prevent modern slavery and uphold ethical standards throughout the business and its supply chain.