Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement for Man with Van Marylebone

Man with Van Marylebone is committed to conducting all aspects of its operations in an ethical, transparent, and responsible manner. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our own operations and throughout our supply chains.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We maintain a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance position towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and exploitation. This applies to every aspect of our business and to all individuals working on our behalf, whether directly employed, contracted, or engaged through third parties.

All staff, managers, contractors, and suppliers are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and human rights. Any breach of this commitment is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of employment, cessation of contracts, or reporting to appropriate authorities where required.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Man with Van Marylebone provides removal and transportation services. While we operate primarily in a local and regional context, we recognise that our supply chain can include a range of third parties, such as vehicle hire and maintenance providers, fuel suppliers, equipment and packaging suppliers, and labour or recruitment agencies.

We acknowledge that modern slavery risks can exist at any level of the supply chain, including in seemingly low-risk sectors. For this reason, we take proactive steps to identify, assess, and reduce these risks on an ongoing basis.

Supplier Standards and Due Diligence

We expect all suppliers and business partners to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking. As part of our due diligence processes, we seek to work only with suppliers that demonstrate compliance with relevant labour, employment, and human rights legislation.

Before engaging new suppliers, we consider their ethical standards, business practices, and any publicly available information relating to modern slavery. Where proportionate, we request information about their own policies, training, and controls. Continued relationships may be reviewed where concerns are identified.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

We are committed to improving oversight of our supply chain through supplier audits and monitoring. Audits may include checking documentation related to employment practices, right-to-work verification, wage records, and working conditions, as well as assessing the supplier’s own approach to identifying and managing modern slavery risks.

Where concerns are raised or higher-risk activities are identified, we may undertake more detailed reviews, request corrective action plans, or, where appropriate, discontinue the relationship. We aim to work collaboratively with suppliers to strengthen practices, but we will not tolerate inaction where exploitation is suspected or confirmed.

Reporting Concerns and Safe Channels

We encourage all workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or human trafficking connected to our operations or supply chain. Concerns can be raised directly to management or through any established internal reporting processes.

Reports may include information about unsafe or exploitative working conditions, confiscation of personal documents, withholding of wages, threats or coercion, or any other behaviour that may indicate modern slavery. We will take every report seriously, handle it sensitively, and investigate where appropriate. Retaliation against any person who raises a concern in good faith is strictly prohibited.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to building awareness of modern slavery across our business. Where relevant, staff receive guidance on recognising warning signs, understanding our zero-tolerance policy, and knowing how to escalate concerns. We aim to reinforce these expectations through ongoing communication and by integrating ethical considerations into day-to-day decision making.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Man with Van Marylebone recognises that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We therefore review this Modern Slavery Statement and our related practices at least once every year, or more frequently if there are significant changes to our business, regulation, or risk profile.

The annual review will consider the effectiveness of our current measures, the outcomes of any supplier audits, reports or concerns raised, and opportunities to strengthen training, due diligence, and monitoring. Where improvements are identified, we will update our procedures accordingly and reflect these changes in future versions of this statement.

This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved on behalf of Man with Van Marylebone and represents our commitment to continuous improvement in preventing modern slavery and protecting human rights across our operations and supply chains.