Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Anerley
Man With Van Anerley is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Man With Van Anerley to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that exploitation can occur in many forms, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that undermines dignity, freedom, or lawful employment.
Our approach applies to all areas of the business, including recruitment, subcontracting, procurement, and day-to-day service delivery. The team at Man With Van Anerley expects every worker, contractor, and supplier to act ethically and to comply with applicable labour laws. We seek to ensure that the services associated with Man With Van Anerley removals are delivered in a way that protects vulnerable people and promotes fair treatment.
We understand that modern slavery risks may arise in sectors that rely on manual labour, temporary work, transport, packaging, and outsourced support services. For that reason, our policies are designed to identify warning signs early and to respond decisively. Any suspicion of coercion, deception, debt bondage, document retention, or exploitative working conditions will be investigated promptly and, where required, escalated to the appropriate authorities.
Our Policies and Internal Controls
To support this commitment, Man With Van Anerley maintains internal standards covering worker verification, fair pay expectations, and lawful working hours. We require managers to assess labour risks during hiring and onboarding, particularly where agency staff or temporary labour may be used. Man With Van Anerley service operations are reviewed to ensure that employment decisions are made freely and that no person is forced to work against their will.Training is provided to relevant staff so they can recognise indicators of exploitation and understand how to respond. This includes awareness of vulnerability, signs of control by third parties, and unusual patterns in pay, accommodation, or movement restrictions. By reinforcing these expectations across the business, Man With Van Anerley aims to create a working environment where ethical conduct is the norm and abuse is not tolerated.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
Supplier relationships are assessed on an ongoing basis. Before engaging suppliers, Man With Van Anerley seeks assurances regarding labour standards, recruitment practices, and compliance with anti-slavery laws. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to enhanced scrutiny, including document checks, site visits, and periodic audits. Where appropriate, we review subcontractors used by the supplier to understand deeper layers of risk.
Audit findings are used to guide corrective action and contract decisions. If a supplier fails to meet required standards, we may request immediate remediation, suspend the relationship, or terminate it where necessary. This process helps ensure that Man With Van Anerley removals is supported by responsible partners who share our commitment to lawful and ethical labour practices.
Reporting Channels and Speaking Up
We encourage everyone connected with our business to report concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through internal management channels, and all concerns are handled seriously, discreetly, and promptly. The availability of reporting channels is essential to Man With Van Anerley's wider safeguarding approach, because modern slavery can only be addressed when concerns are raised and acted upon.Any report will be assessed for urgency and credibility, with immediate protective steps taken where needed. Confidentiality will be maintained as far as possible, and information will be shared only with those who need it to investigate and resolve the matter. We do not permit victimisation of anyone who raises a concern in good faith.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal duties and business practices. During each review, Man With Van Anerley evaluates incidents, training completion, supplier audit results, and any changes in operational risk. Where improvements are identified, we update our policies, controls, and monitoring procedures accordingly.We also use the annual review to confirm that our zero-tolerance policy continues to be clearly communicated and consistently applied. By strengthening oversight and learning from experience, Man With Van Anerley seeks to contribute to a supply chain and workplace culture that respects human rights and rejects exploitation in every form.
Through vigilance, responsible procurement, and active reporting processes, Man With Van Anerley remains committed to preventing modern slavery and upholding ethical standards across all activities associated with our name.