Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Bromley

Man With Van Bromley is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. As a local moving and transport business, we recognise that our responsibilities extend beyond day-to-day services and include the way we engage workers, partners, and suppliers.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery. This means we do not knowingly work with any individual or organisation involved in exploitation, coercion, debt bondage, or unlawful labour practices. Man With Van Bromley expects the same high standards from everyone acting on our behalf, including subcontractors, suppliers, and temporary workers. Compliance with labour laws, ethical recruitment practices, and fair treatment is a condition of doing business with us.

Our approach starts with due diligence. Before appointing new suppliers or contractors, we assess their business practices, labour standards, and record of legal compliance. Where appropriate, we ask for evidence of worker-rights policies, hiring procedures, and documented controls to prevent exploitation. We also reserve the right to carry out supplier audits to verify that expectations are being met. These audits may include document checks, worker interviews, and reviews of recruitment and pay practices.

The findings from supplier audits are recorded and followed up. If any risk or non-compliance is identified, we require prompt corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if concerns are not resolved. This process helps us protect people at every stage of the service chain and reinforces our commitment to ethical trading. We treat repeated failures, concealment of evidence, or refusal to cooperate as serious breaches of trust.

Training and awareness are also important parts of our prevention strategy. Relevant team members are made aware of indicators of modern slavery, such as restricted movement, withholding of documents, unusual debt arrangements, and signs of intimidation. By improving awareness, Man With Van Bromley strengthens its ability to identify risks early and respond responsibly. We also encourage managers to consider labour rights when selecting suppliers and reviewing contracts.

We provide clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and in confidence. Any employee, contractor, or supplier who suspects exploitative behaviour may report it through internal management routes or designated compliance processes. Reports are taken seriously, assessed promptly, and handled with discretion. Retaliation or victimisation against anyone who raises a genuine concern will not be tolerated, as openness is essential to effective safeguarding.

Where a concern involves potential harm to a worker, we will prioritise immediate protection and cooperate with the appropriate authorities where necessary. We will also review contracts, audit records, and recruitment practices to understand how the issue arose and how similar risks can be reduced in the future. This means our statement is not simply a formal document, but a working part of our business controls.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with current laws and best practice. The annual review considers changes to our operations, supplier base, and risk profile, as well as any reported concerns or audit findings. When improvements are needed, we update our procedures, strengthen monitoring, and reinforce training so that our standards continue to develop.

Man With Van Bromley believes that preventing modern slavery is a shared responsibility built on vigilance, accountability, and respect. Through a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to support ethical working conditions and protect vulnerable people. We will continue to monitor our risks and improve our practices to ensure that our business remains committed to lawful and responsible conduct.