Modern Slavery Statement for Man With a Van Clapham

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Man With a Van Clapham to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to act ethically and with integrity in all business relationships.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Man With a Van Clapham operates a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to ensuring that our activities and those of our suppliers and contractors are free from any practices that exploit individuals or undermine their fundamental rights.

All managers, staff, and contractors are expected to support this policy and to act immediately if they suspect any risk or incidence of modern slavery. We do not knowingly engage with any party involved in forced labour, child labour, debt bondage, servitude, or any form of human trafficking.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Man With a Van Clapham provides transport, removals, and associated services. Our supply chains include vehicle suppliers, fuel providers, equipment and packaging suppliers, facilities services, and labour providers. We recognise that some of these areas may be at higher risk of modern slavery and we apply enhanced scrutiny accordingly.

We aim to work only with reputable suppliers and subcontractors who share our values and can demonstrate compliance with relevant labour, employment, and human rights legislation.

Supplier Standards and Due Diligence

We expect all suppliers and contractors to uphold the same high standards that we apply to our own business. As part of our due diligence process, we seek to ensure that suppliers confirm compliance with modern slavery and human trafficking laws and maintain robust policies and procedures.

We reserve the right to request information from suppliers about their labour practices, recruitment processes, training, and measures to prevent exploitation. Where risks are identified, we will work with suppliers to improve standards or, if necessary, terminate the relationship.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

Man With a Van Clapham conducts periodic reviews and audits of selected suppliers, proportionate to their risk profile and the nature of the goods or services provided. These audits may include document reviews, requests for evidence of compliance, and questions about workforce practices and subcontractor management.

Where appropriate, we may also conduct follow-up assessments to verify that any corrective actions have been implemented. Failure by a supplier to address identified concerns relating to modern slavery may result in suspension or termination of our business with that supplier.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, workers, and business partners to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery in any part of our own operations or our supply chains. Concerns may be reported to line managers, senior management, or through any internal whistleblowing channels made available within the company.

Reports will be treated seriously and handled as sensitively as possible. We will not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. All genuine reports will be investigated and appropriate action will be taken where necessary.

Training and Awareness

We aim to promote awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, recruitment, and frontline operational roles. Training and guidance materials may cover indicators of exploitation, how to raise concerns, and the responsibilities of staff under this statement and under relevant legislation.

By improving understanding of modern slavery issues, we seek to ensure that our team can identify warning signs and respond appropriately.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Man With a Van Clapham is committed to continually improving our approach to identifying and addressing modern slavery risks. We will review this Modern Slavery Statement at least once every year, or more frequently if required by changes in legislation, our business operations, or identified risks.

The annual review will consider the effectiveness of our policies, the outcome of any audits and investigations, feedback from staff and stakeholders, and any emerging best practice. Where necessary, we will update our procedures, contracts, and training to strengthen our safeguards against modern slavery.

This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical conduct and respect for human rights throughout Man With a Van Clapham and our supply chains.