Modern Slavery Statement for Man And Van Bayswater

At Man And Van Bayswater, we recognise our responsibility to operate with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights across every part of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative working practices within our operations and supply chains. We are committed to a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of abuse, coercion, or unethical treatment of workers.

As a moving and transport service, Man And Van Bayswater relies on trusted staff, subcontractors, and suppliers to deliver reliable services. We understand that risks can arise in labour sourcing, vehicle maintenance, equipment procurement, and outsourced support. For that reason, our approach is based on prevention, transparency, and accountability. Every supplier and partner is expected to comply with applicable employment, health and safety, and anti-slavery laws.

Our zero-tolerance policy is embedded in internal procedures and supplier expectations. We do not permit any practice that involves deception, restriction of movement, withholding of wages, debt bondage, or forced work. Staff are trained to recognise warning signs, including unusual recruitment arrangements, documents being retained, or workers appearing under pressure. Any concerns are treated seriously and investigated promptly.

To reduce risk across our supply chain, Man And Van Bayswater carries out supplier audits and due diligence checks on a regular basis. These reviews assess whether suppliers meet our ethical standards and whether they have suitable safeguards in place to protect workers. Audits may include reviewing labour practices, employment records, subcontracting arrangements, and evidence of legal compliance. Where improvement is needed, we request corrective action and monitor progress closely.

We also expect suppliers to maintain their own anti-slavery controls and to cascade these expectations to their subcontractors. If a supplier cannot demonstrate acceptable standards, we may suspend or end the relationship. This approach supports responsible procurement and helps ensure that our Man And Van Bayswater services are delivered by organisations that respect human dignity. Ethical conduct is considered a core condition of doing business with us.

Reporting concerns is essential to identifying and addressing risks early. We provide clear reporting channels so that employees, contractors, and suppliers can raise concerns in confidence. Reports may be made through line management, senior oversight, or designated internal safeguarding procedures. Concerns can be raised anonymously where appropriate, and all reports are handled sensitively, without retaliation against anyone who speaks up in good faith.

Any allegation or indication of modern slavery is assessed immediately. If a concern is substantiated, we will take decisive action, which may include supplier remediation, contract review, termination of relationships, and cooperation with relevant authorities where required. Man And Van Bayswater is committed to learning from every case so that controls remain effective and practical. We believe that maintaining a safe and ethical workplace is an ongoing duty.

Our commitment is reviewed annually to reflect changes in legislation, business activity, and risk exposure. During each annual review, we evaluate the effectiveness of our policies, training, audits, and reporting processes. This helps us strengthen our response and identify any gaps in our safeguards. The review also ensures that our statement remains accurate, current, and aligned with our operational practices.

This statement reflects the values of Man And Van Bayswater and our determination to operate responsibly at all times. We will continue to promote ethical conduct, improve supply chain oversight, and uphold a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. Through supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to protect workers and maintain trust in every aspect of our service.