Modern Slavery Statement — Man With a Van Beckenham

Man With a Van Beckenham is committed to eliminating modern slavery and human trafficking from all parts of our business. Our statement explains the policies and actions taken by the Beckenham man with a van service to ensure that exploitation has no place in our operations. We operate a zero-tolerance policy for forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking and any form of coercion. This position applies equally to employees, contractors, drivers, subcontractors and temporary staff who work with or on behalf of Man With a Van in Beckenham. Our leadership team champions ethical practice and we make clear that any breach of this principle will result in disciplinary action, including termination of relationships where appropriate.

We recognise that the moving, transport and logistics sectors can carry heightened risks, so our approach is proactive and preventative. Recruitment procedures include verification of right to work, checks on identity documentation and confirmation of lawful employment terms. We provide targeted training for operational staff so that indicators of exploitation are readily identifiable and reported. The local focus of our service — whether referenced as a Beckenham man with a van or Man With a Van Beckenham — does not reduce the rigour of our standards; rather it reinforces our responsibility to the communities we serve and the workers we engage. We communicate expectations clearly to all personnel and encourage a culture where concerns are raised early.

Supplier audits and due diligence are core elements of our mitigation strategy. We operate a risk-based supplier management programme that includes background checks, contractual commitments and periodic assessments. Key features include:

• Risk profiling of suppliers and carriers to prioritise higher-risk relationships;
• Scheduled and ad-hoc audits, which may be on-site or remote, to verify compliance with anti-slavery standards;
• Contract clauses requiring adherence to applicable anti-slavery laws and the right to suspend or terminate agreements on breach;
• Follow-up corrective action plans and monitoring until satisfactory remediation is achieved.

We retain documentary evidence of checks and audit outcomes to inform continuous improvement in our supply chain oversight.

How to raise concerns

Our reporting channels are designed to be accessible, confidential and secure. Workers, suppliers and third parties can raise concerns without fear of retaliation; anonymous reporting is also possible. Reports may be made internally through line managers or HR, and via protected whistleblowing pathways managed by trained personnel. Each report is recorded, triaged for risk, and allocated to an investigative lead. Investigations follow an established protocol that includes evidence gathering, interviews and coordination with external authorities when appropriate. We ensure that corrective measures are proportionate and that victims receive appropriate support and referral to specialist services where necessary.

Governance and accountability lie at the heart of our approach. Senior management at Man With a Van Beckenham reviews compliance and is responsible for ensuring resources are available for implementation. Operational managers maintain day-to-day oversight of driver allocation, subcontract engagement and site-level controls. Procurement and supplier relationship teams include anti-slavery clauses in contracts, require periodic declarations from suppliers and operate escalation processes for non-compliance. We also use performance indicators, such as audit pass rates and training completion percentages, to track supplier and internal adherence to policies. Where breaches are found, we require remediation plans and reserve the right to cease working with parties that fail to improve.

This Modern Slavery Statement is subject to an annual review and continuous monitoring to ensure it remains effective and responsive to new risks. The annual process examines audit records, incident logs, outcomes of investigations, supplier performance data and training metrics. Results inform updates to policy, enhancements to supplier audit frequency, and targeted refresher training for staff. The senior leadership signs off on the review and ensures communication of any significant changes across the organisation. In addition to the formal yearly review we apply iterative updates when material issues are identified so that Man With a Van Beckenham remains vigilant and adaptive in tackling modern slavery risks.