Modern Slavery Statement for Man And Van Battersea
Man And Van Battersea is committed to operating with integrity, respect and accountability across every part of our business. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking and all forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that a responsible Man And Van Battersea service must protect the dignity and rights of every person involved in delivering our work.
Our approach is built on a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery. This means we do not accept, support or ignore any practice that involves coercion, deception, debt bondage, child labour, wage withholding or unsafe working conditions. Every employee, contractor and supplier working with Man and Van Battersea is expected to uphold these standards and act in line with our ethical principles.
We carry out supplier audits to help ensure that our partners share our commitment to fair treatment and lawful employment. These checks may include reviewing labour practices, verifying worker documentation, examining pay and hour records, and assessing how subcontracted work is managed. Where concerns are identified, we require corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if improvements are not made promptly.
Our internal controls also support prevention. We provide training to staff so they can recognise warning signs of exploitation, such as restricted movement, signs of fear, inconsistent pay arrangements, or workers being controlled by others. This helps the Man And Van Battersea team identify risks early and respond responsibly. Managers are expected to monitor work arrangements carefully and maintain accurate records of hiring and engagement practices.
We encourage a culture of openness, because reporting concerns is essential to preventing abuse. Any employee, worker or supplier who suspects modern slavery may raise the issue through our internal reporting channels, which allow concerns to be shared confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports are reviewed promptly, investigated carefully and handled with appropriate urgency. Where necessary, we work with relevant authorities and specialist organisations to address the issue.
The Battersea man and van operation also expects suppliers to maintain clear labour standards throughout their own supply chains. We ask for transparency regarding recruitment methods, worker welfare, subcontracting arrangements and the use of temporary labour. This wider responsibility matters because modern slavery risks can exist far beyond direct relationships. By applying due diligence and tracking risk indicators, Man And Van Battersea strengthens its ability to prevent harm.
Our commitment is reviewed regularly to ensure it remains effective and relevant. Each year, we conduct an annual review of this statement, our procedures and any incidents or concerns raised during the previous period. The review helps us assess whether our training, supplier oversight and reporting systems are working as intended, and whether further action is needed to improve our safeguards.
As part of that review, we update our policies where necessary, reinforce expectations with existing partners and improve our audit approach when risk levels change. The annual process also helps us measure progress over time and maintain accountability at leadership level. In this way, the Man And Van Battersea name remains aligned with fair, lawful and ethical business practice.
This statement reflects our ongoing dedication to preventing exploitation in all forms. We believe that a trusted Man And Van Battersea service must be built on human rights, compliance and respect for every worker. Through a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, clear reporting channels and an annual review cycle, we aim to keep modern slavery risk as low as possible and respond decisively wherever concerns arise.