Modern Slavery Statement for Man With A Van Clapham
Man With A Van Clapham is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms and in many sectors, and we take a zero-tolerance policy approach to any practice that undermines dignity, freedom, or lawful employment.
Our commitment applies to every part of the business, including direct operations, subcontracted services, procurement, and partner relationships. We expect all staff, contractors, and suppliers to uphold the same high standards. Where risks are identified, we act promptly and decisively. This statement reflects our ongoing responsibility to ensure that the Man With A Van Clapham brand is associated with ethical conduct, lawful working practices, and responsible oversight.
We understand that sectors involving transport, removals, logistics, and labour support can present elevated risks of exploitation. For that reason, Man With A Van Clapham maintains procedures designed to identify, assess, and reduce those risks. These procedures include pre-engagement checks, verification of business credentials, and an expectation that labour is provided freely, fairly, and in accordance with applicable law. We do not knowingly work with any party involved in exploitative recruitment, debt bondage, or coercive control.
Our Policies and Controls
Our zero-tolerance policy is supported by internal controls that guide decision-making across the business. Managers are expected to monitor working arrangements and escalate concerns immediately. We provide clear instructions that no worker should have identity documents withheld, wages delayed unlawfully, or movement restricted. In addition, all procurement decisions must consider ethical risk alongside price, quality, and reliability. The phrase modern slavery statement is not merely a formality; it represents a real commitment to responsible practice.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
We conduct proportionate supplier audits to confirm that suppliers meet our expectations on labour standards, subcontracting, and record keeping. Audits may include document reviews, written declarations, site visits where appropriate, and follow-up questions regarding workforce sourcing. We reserve the right to suspend or end relationships where concerns are not resolved satisfactorily. Suppliers are expected to cooperate fully, maintain accurate records, and ensure that their own supply chains follow equivalent standards. Our due diligence is reviewed regularly so that the Clapham removals network and associated services remain ethically sound.
We also promote awareness within the business so that colleagues can identify warning signs such as unexplained control over workers, inconsistent pay arrangements, or dependence on third parties for basic freedoms. Training and internal communications help reinforce the expectation that any modern slavery risks must be reported without delay. This culture of vigilance is essential in protecting workers and maintaining trust in the services delivered under the Man With A Van Clapham name.
Reporting, Review, and Improvement
Reporting channels are available for employees, contractors, and suppliers to raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Concerns may be raised through line management, senior leadership, or formal internal reporting routes. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with discretion. We aim to protect individuals who speak up and to ensure that no one suffers detriment for reporting suspected exploitation. This approach supports accountability across the Man With A Van Clapham operation and its wider partner network.
Where a concern is substantiated, we will take appropriate action, which may include corrective measures, enhanced monitoring, suspension of work, or termination of a relationship. If the issue involves potential criminal activity, we will cooperate with relevant authorities as required. We recognise that prevention is stronger than response, so lessons learned from incidents, audits, and risk assessments are used to strengthen future controls. Our goal is continuous improvement in ethical governance and supply-chain oversight.
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal and operational developments. The review considers changes in risk profile, supplier performance, staff awareness, and the effectiveness of our reporting channels. Updates are approved by management and embedded into our business practices. By revisiting our commitments each year, Man With A Van Clapham reinforces its determination to prevent exploitation and uphold lawful, fair working conditions.
In summary, we are committed to maintaining a business culture that rejects exploitation in all forms. Through a zero-tolerance policy, regular supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an annual review process, Man With A Van Clapham seeks to protect people, strengthen ethical standards, and support responsible service delivery. We believe that integrity is essential to long-term trust, and we will continue to improve our safeguards against modern slavery.