Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement for Man With a Van King's Cross

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Man With a Van King's Cross to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to conduct business ethically and transparently, ensuring that the rights and dignity of all individuals connected to our services are respected and protected.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Man With a Van King's Cross has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour and exploitation. We are committed to acting with integrity in all our business dealings and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery does not occur within our own operations or any part of our supply chains.

All employees, temporary workers, contractors and suppliers are expected to uphold this commitment. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter that may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts or referral to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Operations and Supply Chains

Man With a Van King's Cross provides transport, removal and associated services to customers in and around King's Cross and the wider London area. Our supply chains primarily include vehicle hire and maintenance providers, fuel suppliers, equipment and packaging providers, and administrative and facilities services.

We seek to work only with reputable suppliers who can demonstrate that they operate in accordance with applicable labour, employment and human rights laws. We expect all partners to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery and to maintain transparent and responsible practices.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

To reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chains, we apply a risk-based due diligence process to existing and new suppliers. This includes assessing the nature of the goods or services supplied, the geographic location of the supplier and any known sector-specific risks.

Where we identify suppliers operating in higher risk sectors or locations, we may undertake additional checks, request supporting documentation regarding labour practices and, where proportionate, perform audits. These supplier audits may include reviewing employment records, right to work documentation, working hours, wage payments and health and safety practices relevant to the prevention of forced labour and exploitation.

If a supplier is found to be non-compliant with our standards, we will work with them to implement corrective actions within a defined timeframe. Where meaningful improvement is not possible or where serious violations are identified, we will consider suspending or terminating the business relationship.

Training, Awareness and Responsibilities

We are committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks among our management team and key staff involved in procurement, recruitment and contract management. Relevant personnel are provided with information on how to identify indicators of modern slavery, how to escalate concerns and how to support affected individuals appropriately.

Managers are responsible for ensuring that this statement and the underlying policies are effectively communicated within their teams. All staff are expected to familiarise themselves with our stance on modern slavery and to act in accordance with our ethical standards.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Man With a Van King's Cross encourages anyone with concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking connected to our operations or supply chains to report them without delay. Concerns may be raised internally through line managers or senior management, or through any existing whistleblowing mechanisms we operate.

We will treat all reports seriously and, where appropriate, will conduct a prompt and impartial investigation. We are committed to ensuring that no person who raises a concern in good faith suffers any form of retaliation or disadvantage as a result of speaking up.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. Man With a Van King's Cross is committed to continually improving our processes, risk assessments and controls to better prevent and detect exploitation within our business and supply chains.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure that it remains accurate, effective and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. As part of the annual review, we consider any incidents reported, audit findings, changes in our business activities and evolving external guidance, and we update our approach where necessary.

This statement has been approved by the leadership of Man With a Van King's Cross and represents our current position on the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.