Modern Slavery Statement for Man With a Van Tottenham Hale

This Modern Slavery Statement is issued by Man With a Van Tottenham Hale in respect of our financial year ending 31 December. It sets out the steps we are taking to identify, prevent, and address the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting business ethically and with integrity, and to protecting the fundamental human rights of everyone who works for and with us.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Man With a Van Tottenham Hale provides local and regional removal and transport services to residential and commercial customers. Our operations are primarily based in Tottenham Hale and the surrounding areas, and our workforce consists of employed staff and contracted drivers and porters.

Our supply chains include vehicle leasing and maintenance providers, fuel suppliers, packaging and materials suppliers, facility services, and a range of professional and support services. We recognise that risks may arise at multiple points in these supply chains, especially where there are complex sub-contracting arrangements or where goods originate from higher risk regions.

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

We have a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. This applies to every aspect of our own business and to all dealings with suppliers, contractors, and other business partners. We will not knowingly engage with any organisation that is involved in, or fails to adequately prevent, modern slavery in its operations.

All employees, workers, and managers are expected to act with integrity, uphold our values, and comply with this stance at all times. Any breach of this policy by staff may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contract.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We are committed to improving transparency in our supplier relationships and to assessing the risk of modern slavery within our supply chains. As part of our due diligence process, new and existing suppliers are evaluated against ethical, legal, and labour standards requirements.

Where we identify higher risk suppliers or categories of supply, we may undertake enhanced checks which can include requesting policies and documentation relating to labour practices, reviewing workforce conditions, and seeking confirmation of compliance with relevant legislation. We reserve the right to conduct audits of selected suppliers, either directly or through third parties, to verify standards and working conditions. If a supplier fails to meet our expectations or refuses to cooperate with reasonable audit requests, we may suspend or terminate the relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior management team at Man With a Van Tottenham Hale. Management is responsible for ensuring that procedures are in place to reduce risks, respond to concerns, and support continuous improvement.

We aim to raise awareness among employees and contractors of the signs of modern slavery and how to respond if they have concerns. This includes making this statement available, incorporating the topic into induction and periodic briefings, and reminding managers of their role in identifying and reporting potential issues.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions about modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected with our business or supply chains. Reports may include concerns about working conditions, treatment of workers, recruitment practices, or any situation that could indicate exploitation.

Concerns can be raised directly with line managers or senior management, or through any internal reporting mechanism we make available. We will treat all reports seriously, investigate them where appropriate, and maintain confidentiality to the extent possible. We will not tolerate any form of retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith.

Monitoring, Improvement, and Annual Review

We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires continuous monitoring and improvement. We are committed to reviewing our policies, risk assessments, and supplier management procedures on a regular basis, taking into account evolving best practice, changes in legislation, and any issues identified through our due diligence and audits.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed and updated at least annually by the senior management of Man With a Van Tottenham Hale. As part of this review, we will consider the effectiveness of our actions, any reported incidents, and feedback from employees and suppliers. Where necessary, we will strengthen our processes, introduce additional safeguards, and enhance training to ensure that our zero-tolerance approach is consistently applied in practice.