Modern Slavery Statement for Man With a Van Kentish Town

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Man With a Van Kentish Town to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and we are committed to conducting our business ethically, transparently and with integrity.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Man With a Van Kentish Town provides local transport, removals and related services. Our direct workforce is relatively small and primarily based in Kentish Town and surrounding areas. However, we work with a range of third-party suppliers and subcontractors, including vehicle leasing companies, fuel providers, equipment suppliers, facilities services and occasionally labour agencies.

We acknowledge that risks of modern slavery can exist in any supply chain, particularly where agency labour, low-skilled work or cross-border sourcing of goods and services is involved. We are committed to identifying, assessing and addressing these risks in a proportionate and sustained manner.

Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

We operate a clear and strict zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking in any form. This means we will not knowingly engage with or support any organisation or individual involved in forced labour, debt bondage, servitude, exploitation, child labour or human trafficking.

Our zero-tolerance stance applies to our own operations, our employees, agency workers, contractors, and all suppliers who provide goods or services to our business. Any confirmed breach of this policy is treated as a serious misconduct issue and may result in termination of contracts or working relationships, as well as referral to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and subcontractors to uphold the same high standards that we apply to ourselves. As part of our supplier management approach, we are working to embed modern slavery considerations into our procurement and onboarding processes.

Where appropriate and proportionate to the size and risk profile of the supplier, we may carry out audits or assessments to verify compliance with our expectations. These may include requesting information on labour practices, right-to-work checks, wage payments, working hours, use of labour agencies and sub-contracting arrangements.

If concerns are identified, we will engage with the supplier to understand the situation, seek corrective actions and, where necessary, set clear improvement timelines. Failure to implement adequate corrective measures may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, workers, suppliers and other stakeholders to report any concerns they may have regarding modern slavery, exploitation or unethical labour practices connected to our business or supply chains. Concerns can be raised confidentially through internal reporting channels or directly to management.

We do not tolerate victimisation of any person who, in good faith, raises a concern or reports suspected wrongdoing. All reports are taken seriously and will be investigated promptly, with appropriate action taken where there is evidence of non-compliance or exploitation.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks within our organisation. Relevant employees involved in procurement, supplier management and recruitment will be informed about indicators of modern slavery and the processes for escalating concerns.

We aim to foster a culture where ethical conduct and respect for human rights are understood as core responsibilities for everybody working with or for Man With a Van Kentish Town.

Monitoring, Review and Continuous Improvement

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires continuous vigilance, improvement and collaboration. We will review this Modern Slavery Statement annually to assess the effectiveness of our measures, reflect on any incidents or concerns raised, and identify opportunities to enhance our approach.

As our business and supply chains evolve, we will update our policies, risk assessments and due diligence procedures to ensure they remain robust, relevant and aligned with emerging best practice and legal requirements.

This statement has been approved by the management of Man With a Van Kentish Town and represents our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business.