Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Totteridge
Man With Van Totteridge is committed to conducting business with integrity, dignity, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can appear in many forms, including hidden exploitation, withheld pay, restricted movement, and coercive work practices. Our commitment is clear: zero tolerance for any form of modern slavery or human trafficking.
As a moving and transport service provider, we understand that risk can exist across suppliers, contractors, labour providers, and logistics partners. Man With Van Totteridge therefore requires ethical conduct from everyone who works with or for us. We expect all business relationships to reflect lawful employment, fair working conditions, and responsible recruitment. This statement applies to our workforce, operational partners, and the wider supply chain that supports Man With Van Totteridge.
Our anti-slavery approach begins with due diligence. Before engaging suppliers, we assess their labour practices, recruitment methods, and compliance history. Supplier audits are carried out on a risk-based basis, with greater scrutiny applied to higher-risk categories such as labour agencies, subcontractors, and outsourced support services. These audits may include document checks, workforce interviews, review of payroll records, and confirmation that workers are of legal working age and employed voluntarily.
We also require suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced, bonded, or trafficked labour and that they maintain clear, lawful employment terms. Where concerns are identified, Man With Van Totteridge may request corrective action, suspend new work, or end the relationship if improvement is not achieved. This helps ensure that our supply chain remains aligned with our values and legal responsibilities.
Training and awareness are important parts of our control framework. Managers and relevant staff are encouraged to understand the warning signs of exploitation, such as poor accommodation, debt dependence, excessive deductions, document retention, and reluctance to speak freely. By strengthening awareness across the business, Man With Van Totteridge can identify risks early and act promptly. We also promote ethical decision-making when choosing partners and reviewing labour arrangements.
We provide secure and accessible reporting channels so that concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Any worker, supplier, or business partner who suspects modern slavery, unethical recruitment, or labour abuse is encouraged to report it through our internal reporting route. All reports are treated seriously, investigated discreetly, and handled with appropriate urgency. Retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern is strictly prohibited.
Where a report or audit identifies possible exploitation, we take immediate action to protect affected individuals and cooperate with the relevant authorities where necessary. We also review whether our own purchasing practices, scheduling expectations, or supplier arrangements could contribute to risk. Continuous improvement is essential, and we aim to use every case as an opportunity to strengthen our controls and uphold human rights throughout Man With Van Totteridge.
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal requirements and business operations. The annual review considers audit outcomes, reported concerns, supplier performance, and any changes in risk exposure. Updates may be made to policies, training, and due diligence procedures to improve our response to modern slavery risks. Through this regular review, Man With Van Totteridge reinforces its long-term commitment to ethical practice.
In summary, Man With Van Totteridge stands firmly against modern slavery in all its forms. We will continue to promote fair treatment, responsible supply chain management, and open reporting of concerns. Our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review process form the foundation of our ongoing commitment to preventing exploitation and protecting vulnerable people connected to our business.