Modern Slavery Statement for Man And Van Colliers Wood

Man And Van Colliers Wood is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by our organisation to help prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can affect any sector, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of abuse, coercion, or unlawful labour practice.

As a local service provider, Man and Van in Colliers Wood understands the importance of responsible operations. Our commitment applies to all employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers. We expect every party connected with our work to uphold the same ethical standards and to act in line with our values of dignity, transparency, and accountability.

Our approach includes careful checks during onboarding and ongoing oversight of business relationships. We do not accept any arrangement that could expose workers to threats, withholding of wages, debt bondage, or restriction of movement. Any concern raised about possible exploitation is treated seriously and investigated promptly.

Supplier management is a key part of our anti-slavery measures. We carry out supplier audits and risk assessments to identify warning signs in labour practices, subcontracting, recruitment methods, and working conditions. Where appropriate, we request evidence of lawful employment, worker eligibility, wage compliance, and safe working arrangements. Suppliers are expected to demonstrate that their operations are free from modern slavery and that their own supply chains are monitored accordingly.

When selecting suppliers, Man And Van Colliers Wood considers ethical conduct alongside service quality and reliability. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we may require corrective action, increased monitoring, or termination of the relationship. This process helps ensure that our business decisions do not contribute to exploitation at any level of the supply chain.

We also provide regular awareness training for relevant staff so they can recognise possible indicators of forced labour or trafficking. These indicators may include signs of intimidation, limited freedom of movement, poor accommodation, withheld documents, or unusual dependence on a supervisor. By improving understanding, we strengthen our ability to prevent harm.

Reporting concerns is an essential safeguard. We encourage anyone working with Man And Van Colliers Wood to raise concerns about unethical conduct, suspected exploitation, or unsafe labour practices through our internal reporting channels. Reports may be made confidentially and will be handled sensitively, with appropriate protection from retaliation. All concerns are reviewed by responsible management and escalated where necessary for further action.

We expect openness and honesty from everyone involved in our operations. If a concern is confirmed, we will take appropriate steps, which may include corrective action plans, supplier review, contract termination, or referral to relevant authorities. We aim to respond quickly and fairly so that risks are addressed before they cause further harm.

Our commitment is not limited to internal operations. We also seek to influence broader business relationships by promoting ethical recruitment, lawful pay, and safe treatment of workers. This helps reinforce a culture in which exploitation is neither ignored nor tolerated.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal expectations and operational changes. During each review, we assess emerging risks, supplier performance, reporting outcomes, and any improvements needed in our procedures. The findings help shape future actions and strengthen our prevention measures.

Where risks change, we update our controls, training, and supplier oversight to reflect current circumstances. This continuous improvement approach supports our wider responsibility to operate ethically and to protect vulnerable people from abuse. Man And Van Colliers Wood will continue to monitor its practices and make meaningful improvements whenever necessary.

In summary, Man and Van Colliers Wood is dedicated to preventing modern slavery through strong governance, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and annual review. We recognise that responsible business practices are essential to trust, safety, and long-term sustainability, and we remain committed to upholding these standards in every part of our work.