Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Homerton

Man With Van Homerton is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and in full compliance with all applicable modern slavery laws. This statement sets out the steps taken by Man With Van Homerton to prevent slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation within its operations and supply chains. Our approach is founded on respect for human rights, transparency, and continuous improvement.

We recognise that modern slavery can affect any sector, including transport, removals, storage support, and subcontracted services. For that reason, Man With Van Homerton maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of slavery or trafficking. This policy applies to employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers alike. No commercial objective, deadline, or cost pressure justifies abusive or exploitative conduct.

Our commitments are embedded in day-to-day decision-making. The management team of Man With Van Homerton requires ethical conduct from all personnel and expects the same from every supplier. We seek to prevent risks before they arise by assessing business relationships, reviewing labour practices, and acting promptly where concerns are identified.

As part of our due diligence, supplier audits are used to evaluate labour standards, working hours, wage practices, right-to-work processes, and recruitment methods. These audits may be announced or unannounced, depending on risk. Where suppliers are found to fall short, we require immediate corrective action plans, follow-up checks, and, where necessary, the suspension or termination of the relationship. Man With Van Homerton will not continue trade with any partner that fails to cooperate with improvement measures or that shows evidence of exploitation.

In the middle of our control framework is staff awareness. All relevant workers receive instruction on identifying warning signs such as document retention, debt bondage, restricted movement, or unusual dependency on intermediaries. This helps Man With Van Homerton maintain vigilance across loading, driving, scheduling, and subcontracted support functions. Strong internal checks reduce the risk of hidden abuse entering the service chain.

We also expect contractors and agency providers to maintain the same standards. Man With Van Homerton includes anti-slavery expectations in procurement discussions and contract terms wherever practical. Suppliers are asked to confirm that they do not use forced, bonded, or trafficked labour and that they have their own procedures for escalation, prevention, and remediation.

Any suspicion, concern, or disclosure may be raised through multiple reporting channels, including line management, senior leadership, or designated internal safeguarding routes. Reports may be made without fear of retaliation. We encourage early reporting so that concerns can be examined quickly and discreetly. All allegations are treated seriously, documented carefully, and investigated with appropriate confidentiality.

Man With Van Homerton does not tolerate victimisation of anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Where a potential case of modern slavery is identified, we will take immediate protective measures, cooperate with relevant authorities when appropriate, and review affected supply relationships. Our response aims to support potential victims, reduce harm, and prevent recurrence.

Each year, Man With Van Homerton conducts an annual review of this statement and the controls that support it. The review considers audit results, supplier performance, training coverage, incident reports, and any changes in legal or operational risk. From this process, we identify improvements for the coming year and update our procedures accordingly. This ongoing cycle ensures the statement remains practical, current, and effective.