Modern Slavery Statement — St Johns Wood Man with Van

This Modern Slavery Statement is issued by St Johns Wood Man with Van and applies to all operations and activities carried out by the St John's Wood man and van team. We recognise our responsibility to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our services, subcontractors and supply chain. The commitments set out here reflect our zero-tolerance approach and the practical measures we take to identify, prevent and remediate any risks of exploitation across the St Johns Wood removal van network.

Our policy is simple and unwavering: we will not tolerate any form of modern slavery. This zero-tolerance policy covers forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking and any unlawful restriction of workers' freedom. All colleagues, contract workers and subcontractors engaged by our St Johns Wood man & van service must comply with this policy. Violations may result in termination of employment or contracts and legal action where appropriate.

To reinforce the policy we maintain a mandatory supplier code of conduct that sets minimum standards for labour rights, working conditions and ethical behaviour. Our procurement and operations teams perform regular supplier audits and risk assessments. Key audit activities include:

• Verification of worker identity documentation and right-to-work checks;
• On-site inspections and interview sampling to detect signs of coercion or exploitation;
• Review of payroll records, working hours and recruitment fee practices;
• Assessment of health and safety, accommodation and welfare provisions.

We require all suppliers to confirm that they do not charge recruitment fees and that workers retain original identity documents. Our contracts include explicit anti-slavery clauses and escalation steps where non-compliance is identified. Where serious concerns are discovered we will enact remediation plans, which can include supplier development, reassessment, suspension or contract termination with our St Johns Wood moving and van operators.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We operate multiple, secure reporting channels for workers, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns. Reports can be made anonymously and will be treated with confidentiality. We protect anyone who reports in good faith from retaliation. Our reporting framework includes:

• Internal escalation through line managers and our compliance team;
• Third-party anonymous reporting monitored by an independent ombuds service;
• Immediate action protocols when reports indicate imminent risk to individuals.

All allegations are investigated promptly, and findings determine remedial or disciplinary action. We maintain records of reports, investigations and outcomes to ensure transparency and continuous improvement for the St Johns Wood van and man services.

Training, due diligence and continuous monitoring

All staff and managers involved in recruitment, procurement and frontline operations receive regular training on modern slavery indicators, victim support and our reporting procedures. We also provide targeted training for drivers and crew who work for our St Johns Wood man with van operations because they are often best placed to identify signs of exploitation.

Our due diligence process combines desk-based risk screening with periodic field checks. We prioritise suppliers operating in higher-risk sectors or geographies and apply enhanced scrutiny where necessary. This includes reviewing recruitment practices, contract terms and worker accommodation arrangements. We also encourage suppliers to adopt responsible labour standards and support capacity building through workshops and toolkit sharing.

We undertake an annual review of our modern slavery risks, policies and performance metrics. This review examines audit outcomes, incident reports, training completion rates and remedial actions. Findings are reported to senior management and used to refine our approach. A public summary of our progress is prepared each year to demonstrate accountability for our St Johns Wood man & van commitments.

The executive leadership team has ultimate responsibility for ensuring that this statement is implemented effectively and that appropriate resources are allocated. We remain committed to continuous improvement: identifying emerging risks, strengthening supplier engagement and enhancing support for potential victims. St Johns Wood Man with Van will continue to review and update this statement and its procedures annually to reflect evolving best practice.

By adopting a proactive stance on modern slavery, combining clear policy, rigorous supplier audits, safe reporting channels and regular review, we aim to minimise the risk of exploitation across our operations. We expect the same high standards from all partners and will act decisively where they are not met.

Signed on behalf of the leadership of St Johns Wood removal van and man services. This statement is reviewed annually and updated as required to ensure ongoing effectiveness.