Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement for Man With a Van Hampton Hill

This Modern Slavery Statement is made on behalf of Man With a Van Hampton Hill in respect of the financial year ending 31 December. It sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to promote ethical practices in all areas of our business.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Man With a Van Hampton Hill has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and child labour. We are committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency and respect for the dignity and wellbeing of all individuals involved in the provision of our services.

We expect the same high standards from all our suppliers, subcontractors and business partners. Any form of modern slavery or trafficking is wholly incompatible with our values and will result in decisive action, which may include termination of contracts and reporting concerns to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Man With a Van Hampton Hill provides local transport, removals and related services. Our workforce includes directly engaged staff and vetted subcontractors. Our supply chains primarily involve vehicle leasing and maintenance, fuel supply, packaging materials and occasional agency labour for peak periods.

Due to the nature and scale of our operations, we consider our overall risk exposure to be moderate. Nonetheless, we recognise that risks can exist in any supply chain, particularly in sectors such as logistics, labour provision and manufacturing of goods used in our services. We are committed to identifying and addressing any such risks in a proactive manner.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We are strengthening our procurement processes to ensure that the risk of modern slavery is minimised. Our approach includes:

Requiring new suppliers and subcontractors to confirm their compliance with all relevant modern slavery and human trafficking legislation as a condition of engagement. Assessing suppliers based on their location, nature of services, use of temporary labour and sector risk, with increased scrutiny for higher-risk categories. Incorporating contractual clauses that require suppliers to prohibit forced labour, child labour and human trafficking, and to cascade these obligations through their own supply chains.

We reserve the right to conduct proportionate audits of key suppliers where we consider the risk to be higher. These audits may involve information requests, review of policies and procedures, and where feasible, site visits or remote assessments. Where non-compliance or areas of concern are identified, we will work with suppliers to agree corrective actions and timescales, or end the relationship if adequate improvement is not made.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Man With a Van Hampton Hill encourages all employees, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to report any concerns they may have about modern slavery or human trafficking connected to our business or supply chain.

Concerns can be raised through our internal reporting channels or directly with a manager. Reports will be treated seriously, handled sensitively and investigated promptly. We will not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against any person who raises a concern in good faith, even if it is ultimately not substantiated.

Where appropriate, and subject to the safety and consent of those affected, we may refer matters to relevant external agencies or authorities so that specialist support and investigation can take place.

Training, Awareness and Continuous Improvement

We are working to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff and subcontractors. This includes providing guidance on recognising potential indicators of exploitation, understanding our policies, and knowing how to raise concerns.

Our management team is responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance with this statement and associated procedures. We are committed to learning from best practice, reviewing relevant government and industry guidance, and updating our approach where necessary.

Annual Review and Approval

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective and reflective of our business operations and risk profile. As part of the review, we consider any incidents, concerns raised, audit findings and changes in legal or regulatory requirements.

Following each review, appropriate updates will be made to our policies, supplier requirements and training materials. The revised statement will be approved by the leadership of Man With a Van Hampton Hill and made available to employees, suppliers and customers.

Man With a Van Hampton Hill remains fully committed to improving our practices to combat modern slavery and human trafficking and to promoting ethical conduct throughout our operations and supply chains.