Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is made by Man With a Van Kingsbury in respect of its operations within the United Kingdom. It outlines the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our own business and throughout our supply chains.

Man With a Van Kingsbury provides transportation, removals, and related logistics services. Although we operate in a sector that is generally considered low risk, we recognise that modern slavery can occur in any industry and at any level of the supply chain. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, servitude, and child labour. This applies to every aspect of our operations, including direct employment, use of agency staff, subcontracted labour, and all goods and services we procure.

No employee, contractor, or supplier has the authority to engage in or overlook practices that could amount to modern slavery. Any behaviour that is inconsistent with our policy will result in decisive action, which may include termination of contracts, reporting to law enforcement authorities, and other appropriate measures.

Our Workforce and Employment Practices

We are committed to fair, transparent, and lawful employment practices. All staff working directly for Man With a Van Kingsbury are recruited in line with applicable employment and immigration laws. We conduct appropriate right-to-work checks to ensure that all individuals are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom.

We do not charge recruitment fees, and we do not tolerate the withholding of passports, identity documents, wages, or any form of deposit as a condition of employment. We expect all managers and supervisors to uphold our standards and to identify and escalate any concerns regarding the welfare and working conditions of our people.

Suppliers, Contractors, and Supplier Audits

We recognise that the greatest risk of modern slavery may lie within supply chains. Our suppliers and contractors include providers of vehicles, fuel, equipment, storage facilities, and ancillary services that support our operations. We expect all suppliers to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery.

We are progressively implementing supplier due diligence and risk-based audits. This includes obtaining confirmations of compliance with modern slavery legislation, assessing labour practices where relevant, and reviewing the ownership and control of key suppliers. Where we identify higher risk, we may conduct more detailed assessments, request additional documentation, or undertake site visits.

If a supplier is unable or unwilling to demonstrate adequate controls to prevent modern slavery, we will seek to work with them to improve their standards. If improvements are not made within a reasonable timeframe, we may suspend or terminate the relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We are developing training and awareness initiatives to ensure that our staff understand the signs of modern slavery and the steps they should take if they have concerns. This includes managers, supervisors, and anyone involved in recruitment or supplier management.

We encourage all employees, workers, and suppliers to raise concerns in good faith about any suspected modern slavery risks within our business or supply chains. Concerns can be reported to line managers or to senior management. Reports will be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly. No one will suffer any detriment for raising a concern about potential modern slavery in good faith.

Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review

The responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery programme rests with senior management, who are accountable for ensuring that this statement is implemented and kept under regular review. We monitor the effectiveness of our measures by reviewing incidents reported, feedback from staff and suppliers, and the findings of any audits or assessments conducted.

This statement will be reviewed each year and updated as necessary to reflect changes in our operations, risk profile, legislation, and industry best practice. As our business grows, we intend to strengthen our due diligence, extend supplier audits, enhance training, and further embed our zero-tolerance approach throughout our organisation and supply chain.

This statement is approved by the management of Man With a Van Kingsbury and constitutes our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement for the current financial year.