Modern Slavery Statement for Man With A Van Romford

Man With A Van Romford is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, and all forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many sectors, including transport, logistics, storage, and subcontracted services, and we take our responsibility seriously.

Our approach is built on prevention, detection, and continual improvement. We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to uphold the same standards. In line with our values, Man With A Van Romford will not knowingly work with any organisation that fails to respect basic labour rights or that benefits from exploitative practices. Every person involved in our business should be treated with dignity and paid fairly for their work.

We assess risk by considering the nature of the service, the location of work, and the use of third-party suppliers. Where potential vulnerabilities are identified, we apply closer scrutiny and stronger controls. This includes reviewing recruitment methods, checking working conditions, and ensuring that workers have freedom of movement and the right to leave employment without coercion.

Supplier management is central to our statement. We carry out supplier audits and periodic due diligence reviews to confirm that our standards are being met. These audits may include document checks, labour practice assessments, and confirmation that suppliers comply with legal wage, working time, and safety requirements. If any concern is identified, we seek immediate corrective action and reserve the right to suspend or end the relationship if improvements are not made.

We also expect suppliers to maintain their own policies against modern slavery and to extend these expectations through their own supply chains. Man With A Van Romford may request evidence of staff training, right-to-work checks, subcontractor controls, and ethical sourcing practices. Transparency is essential, and we view open cooperation as a sign of responsible business conduct.

Training is provided to relevant personnel so they can recognise warning signs such as restricted freedom, unusual control over pay or documents, and signs of intimidation. Employees are reminded that vigilance is part of everyday professionalism. If something does not seem right, it should be raised without delay so that the issue can be examined properly.

We provide clear reporting channels for concerns relating to modern slavery, labour abuse, or unethical supplier behaviour. Reports may be made through internal management routes or through designated safeguarding procedures. All concerns are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with confidentiality wherever possible. No one will suffer retaliation for raising a genuine concern in good faith.

Where allegations are substantiated, we will take decisive action. This may include removing a supplier from our approved list, reporting serious matters to the relevant authorities, and cooperating fully with any external investigation. Our aim is not only to respond to incidents, but to reduce the chance of them occurring in the first place through stronger oversight and responsible procurement.

We also recognise the importance of record keeping and evidence-based review. Notes from audits, risk checks, and investigations help us identify patterns and improve our controls over time. By learning from previous findings, Man With A Van Romford can strengthen its prevention measures and support ethical standards across the business.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal expectations and operational risks. Each review considers supplier performance, any reported concerns, audit outcomes, and changes in business activity. Where necessary, improvements are introduced to strengthen our commitments and update our procedures.

Senior leadership has responsibility for overseeing compliance and promoting a culture of integrity. The fight against modern slavery requires ongoing attention, practical safeguards, and clear accountability. We believe that ethical trading is not separate from good business; it is an essential part of it.

Through this statement, Man With A Van Romford reaffirms its promise to operate responsibly, to challenge exploitation wherever it may appear, and to ensure that our work supports lawful, fair, and respectful employment practices. Our commitment to zero tolerance, robust supplier audits, dependable reporting channels, and annual review remains firm.