Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Eastham

Man With Van Eastham is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps taken to help ensure that forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation do not occur within our operations or supply chains. We recognise that the logistics and removals sector can involve multiple third parties, and we therefore maintain a clear approach to prevention, detection, and response.

Our zero-tolerance policy applies to all employees, agency workers, subcontractors, and suppliers engaged by Man With Van Eastham. We will not knowingly work with any person or organisation involved in modern slavery, child labour, coercion, debt bondage, or unsafe working practices that undermine dignity and freedom. This policy is embedded in our standards of conduct, procurement procedures, and contractual expectations.

To support compliance, Man With Van Eastham requires suppliers to confirm that they operate in line with applicable labour laws and ethical employment practices. We assess risk based on geography, service type, and the nature of the goods or labour provided. Where concerns arise, we reserve the right to request evidence of workforce checks, right-to-work controls, wage records, and recruitment processes.

The company also undertakes supplier audits where appropriate. These audits may include document reviews, site visits, and discussions with management about labour sourcing and worker protections. If a supplier fails to meet our expectations, we will seek corrective action promptly. Persistent non-compliance may result in suspension or termination of the relationship. This approach helps ensure that Man With Van Eastham services remain aligned with ethical business standards.

Our employees receive guidance to help them identify warning signs, such as restricted movement, withheld pay, intimidation, or unusual control over workers. Training is proportionate to role and risk, with added attention for staff involved in procurement, hiring, and subcontractor management. By strengthening awareness, Man With Van Eastham modern slavery controls become more effective across daily operations.

We encourage any concern, however small, to be raised without delay. Reporting channels are designed to allow employees and associated workers to report suspected abuse, unethical recruitment, or policy breaches in a safe and confidential manner. Reports can be made through internal management routes, and all disclosures are handled seriously, consistently, and with appropriate follow-up action. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith will not be tolerated.

The business reviews its modern slavery controls regularly to ensure they remain suitable and effective. Our compliance checks consider changes in operations, supplier risk, and relevant legal requirements. If new risks emerge, we update procedures, strengthen oversight, and revisit supplier expectations. This ongoing monitoring reflects our commitment to responsible trading and fair treatment throughout the supply chain.

Man With Van Eastham also expects managers to lead by example, ensuring that commercial decisions do not override ethical obligations. Procurement activity must consider human rights risks alongside service quality and cost. We aim to build relationships with suppliers that share our values of honesty, accountability, and respect for workers.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually as part of our governance cycle. The annual review examines incidents, audit findings, policy updates, and emerging risks, allowing us to improve our controls over time. Through continuous review and a zero-tolerance approach, Man With Van Eastham remains dedicated to preventing modern slavery and promoting fair, lawful, and ethical practices in every part of the business.