Modern Slavery Statement for Man And Van Wembley

Man And Van Wembley is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps taken to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that even a local Man And Van Wembley service can be exposed to risks through transport, warehousing, subcontracting, recruitment, and procurement. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every employee, contractor, and supplier, regardless of role or location.

We expect all individuals working with or for Man and Van Wembley to act ethically and to uphold the highest standards of conduct. Any breach of this policy may result in disciplinary action, contract termination, or removal from our approved supplier list. We do not tolerate debt bondage, child labour, withheld wages, passport retention, deceptive recruitment, or any practice that restricts a person’s freedom. These principles are embedded in our internal procedures and reinforced through training and oversight.

Our approach to prevention begins with due diligence. Before engaging new suppliers, we assess their business practices, labour standards, and compliance history. Existing suppliers are reviewed periodically through supplier audits, which may include document checks, policy reviews, site visits, and interviews where appropriate. These audits help us identify vulnerabilities in the chain and ensure that our partners share our commitment to ethical business. Where concerns are found, we require corrective action and track progress until the issue is resolved.

We also recognise the importance of clear reporting channels. Employees and workers are encouraged to raise concerns without fear of retaliation, whether the issue involves recruitment practices, subcontracted labour, unsafe conditions, or suspicious payment arrangements. Reports can be made through line management, internal compliance processes, or designated safeguarding procedures. All concerns are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled sensitively. Where necessary, we will cooperate with relevant authorities and support any person who may be at risk.

Training forms a key part of our commitment. Staff involved in hiring, procurement, operations, and subcontractor management receive guidance on identifying warning signs of exploitation. This includes understanding unusual working hours, lack of control over personal documents, poor accommodation linked to work, and unrealistic deductions from pay. By strengthening awareness across the business, Man And Van Wembley aims to create a culture where exploitation cannot be overlooked. Our personnel are expected to act with responsibility and to challenge anything that appears inconsistent with our values.

We maintain records of supplier assessments, audit outcomes, corrective actions, and reported concerns to support accountability and continuous improvement. Our procurement decisions consider not only price and service quality but also ethical performance. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we may suspend business, require remediation, or end the relationship. In this way, our modern slavery controls are not symbolic; they are practical measures designed to reduce risk and promote dignity throughout the supply chain.

The effectiveness of this statement is reviewed at least annually by management. During the annual review, we assess the relevance of our policies, the findings of supplier audits, the number and nature of concerns raised, and any changes in law or industry expectations. This process helps ensure that the approach taken by Man And Van Wembley remains current and proportionate. Where improvements are needed, we update procedures, strengthen training, or expand checks on higher-risk suppliers.

This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical conduct and respect for human rights across the operations of Man and Van Wembley. We believe that a responsible business must actively prevent exploitation, not merely respond to it. Through a zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, trusted reporting channels, and an annual review process, we continue to reinforce a working environment built on fairness, transparency, and accountability.