Acton Man with Van Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Acton Man with Van and its affiliated services to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our operations or supply chains. We recognise that as an Acton removal service provider and local moving specialist we have a duty to ensure that everyone who works for or with us does so lawfully and ethically. This policy applies to all employees, drivers, contractors and partners engaged by the Acton man and van operation.

We declare a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, compulsory overtime, debt bondage, exploitative working conditions and any form of human trafficking. Our leadership team enforces this policy through clear expectations, contractual clauses and training. All members of the management team must demonstrate compliance by signing our code of conduct and passing periodic assessments designed to detect any indicators of modern slavery in our moving van services, subcontracted labour and supply networks.

To reinforce our stance as an ethical removal business, we operate mandatory supplier due diligence and screening prior to appointment. Our procurement process for the Acton moving van and related services evaluates labour practices, proof of right to work, wage compliance and safe working conditions. Suppliers that fail to meet minimum standards are subject to remediation plans or termination. We require suppliers and subcontractors to acknowledge our human rights expectations in writing and to permit audits when requested.

We conduct regular supplier audits and risk-based inspections across the supply chain. Audits include documentation checks, workforce interviews and site visits where necessary. Our supplier audit programme prioritises high-risk categories such as seasonal labour and subcontracted transport crews used by the Acton man with a van network. Where audits reveal non-compliance, corrective action plans with clear deadlines are enforced and progress tracked by senior compliance officers.

Training and awareness form a cornerstone of our prevention strategy. All staff and drivers receive training on recognising signs of modern slavery, safe reporting procedures and the importance of ethical hiring. We also provide targeted guidance for supervisors who manage third-party crews used in the Acton man and van operations. Training is refreshed annually and adapted when new risks are identified or regulations change.

We maintain multiple, confidential reporting channels to encourage the safe disclosure of concerns. Reports can be made anonymously through our internal whistleblowing hotline, via an anonymised online form, or directly to a designated safeguarding officer. We commit to protecting whistleblowers from retaliation and to investigating all credible reports promptly. Our reporting channels are clearly communicated to all employees, contractors and suppliers involved with the Acton moving van service.

As part of transparency and continuous improvement, we publish outcomes of investigations and the impacts of corrective actions in summary form. We use key performance indicators to monitor progress, including the number of supplier audits completed, training completion rates and the resolution status of reported incidents. These metrics help us benchmark performance across our local removal operations and the broader Acton man and van marketplace.

Our commitment is reinforced through an

annual review

overseen by the board and the compliance committee. The

annual review

evaluates the effectiveness of policies, audits, training and reporting channels and recommends enhancements. Improvements from the review are integrated into our business planning and supplier contracts for the following year. We also revise risk assessments to reflect changes in geography, service lines or labour market conditions that could affect the Acton removal service.

In summary, Acton Man with Van is committed to eradicating modern slavery from our operations. Our policy of zero tolerance, rigorous supplier audits, multiple reporting channels and a robust annual review process together create a defensive framework to prevent exploitation. We will continue to strengthen our partnerships, training and monitoring to ensure that everyone connected to our Acton moving services is treated fairly and with dignity.