Modern Slavery Statement — West Kensington Man with Van

West Kensington Man with Van is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This statement outlines the measures we take as a removal and transport provider operating across West Kensington and neighbouring areas to ensure that forced labour, exploitation and any form of modern slavery have no place in our business. We operate a zero-tolerance policy for modern slavery, both within our direct workforce and across our supply chain, and we communicate that stance clearly to employees, contractors and suppliers. Our promise is to hold ourselves accountable and to act quickly and decisively where concerns arise.

Our recruitment and employment practices for the West Kensington man and van team are designed to protect workers and to prevent exploitation. We carry out robust right-to-work checks, verify identity documents, and ensure that pay and working conditions meet or exceed legal minimums. We expressly prohibit the retention of identity documents, unlawful deductions from pay, and any practice that may amount to debt bondage. We also require that any temporary labour providers demonstrate transparent recruitment processes and do not charge fees to prospective workers.

Scope, Responsibility and Governance

This Modern Slavery Statement applies to the West Kensington removal service operations, subcontracted movers, van hire partners and ancillary service providers that support our logistics and client moves. Responsibility for implementation rests with our senior leadership team and a designated compliance lead who monitor supplier behaviour, review audits, and report progress to the board. Contracts include clear anti-slavery clauses that oblige partners to comply with applicable laws, to provide documentation on labour practices on request, and to allow audits where there are reasonable concerns. We maintain a risk register to help target resources and oversight where the potential for exploitation is greater.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audit Programme

We operate a risk-based supplier audit programme to assess labour standards and working conditions among van hire providers, subcontracted moving crews and associated service companies. Audits combine documentary review, worker interviews and site visits where practical. The programme is designed to detect indicators of modern slavery and to verify that partners operate in line with our ethical expectations. Audits are scheduled more frequently for higher-risk suppliers and are repeated until substantive improvements are demonstrated.

• Employment verification and legally compliant contracts for all staff
• Accurate payroll evidence and assurance of timely wage payments
• Working hours, rest breaks, safe working conditions and health measures
• Transparent recruitment practices and prohibition of placement fees
• Subcontractor oversight and clear lines of responsibility

Where audits reveal deficiencies, suppliers must provide a corrective action plan with specified milestones and responsible persons. We support remediation through capacity-building and, if necessary, require third-party verification of improvements. Persistent failure to address issues results in suspension or termination of the commercial relationship. For our West Kensington van hire and removals partners, demonstrable transparency, stable employment practices and a commitment to worker welfare are decisive selection criteria.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing — We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels so employees, drivers, contractors and suppliers can raise concerns about potential modern slavery or exploitation. Reports may be made anonymously, and we have procedures to ensure each allegation is investigated promptly, impartially and with due regard to the protection of victims and witnesses. All allegations are taken seriously and escalated appropriately to senior management for action and to inform system-wide improvements.

Training and awareness-raising are central to preventing exploitation in day-to-day operations. We provide mandatory training for operational staff, managers and recruitment teams on how to spot potential signs of modern slavery, how to document observations, and how to escalate concerns through the appropriate channels. Training is refreshed regularly, and materials are tailored to the realities of removals, van operations and temporary labour arrangements. We encourage a culture where team members feel empowered to raise concerns without fear of reprisal.

Annual Review, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement — We review this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies at least once every twelve months to ensure they remain effective and aligned with best practice and legal requirements. The annual review considers audit outcomes, incident reports, supplier performance metrics and changes in the business or supply chain. Where gaps are identified, we set measurable improvement targets, allocate responsibilities and track progress. This statement will be updated after each review cycle and made available to stakeholders as part of our ongoing commitment to ethical practice in removals, West Kensington man with van operations and related services.