Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Acton

Man With Van Acton is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with full respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles and controls we apply to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in any part of our operations or supply chain. We recognise that zero tolerance is the only acceptable approach, and we expect the same standard from all employees, contractors, and suppliers.

Our business is built on fairness, transparency, and accountability. While our services are primarily focused on removals and transport, we understand that risks can arise in labour sourcing, subcontracting, vehicle maintenance, packing materials, and logistics support. For that reason, Man With Van Acton maintains clear internal policies to ensure that workers are treated lawfully, paid appropriately, and protected from abuse. We also aim to ensure that everyone engaged with our operations understands their responsibility to challenge suspicious behaviour.

We take a proactive stance in identifying and reducing risk. Any form of coercion, debt bondage, child labour, deception, or restriction of movement is strictly prohibited. Our leadership team reviews employment practices, supplier relationships, and working conditions to make sure that our standards remain consistent. This statement applies to all parts of the organisation and supports our wider commitment to ethical trading and responsible growth.

Supplier management is a central part of our modern slavery prevention measures. Man and Van Acton, along with related operational partners, expects every supplier to comply with labour laws, ethical recruitment standards, and safe working practices. We carry out supplier audits to verify compliance, focusing on identity checks, wage practices, subcontracting arrangements, and evidence that workers are free to leave employment without penalty. Where appropriate, we request documentation and may assess higher-risk suppliers more frequently.

These audits are designed to be practical and proportionate. Man With Van Acton uses a risk-based approach, meaning that suppliers in labour-intensive or outsourced services are subject to more detailed review. If a concern is identified, we may require corrective action, suspend new work, or end the relationship if the issue cannot be resolved. We view supplier accountability as an essential safeguard, not a one-time exercise.

Our reporting channels are intended to make concerns easy to raise and difficult to ignore. Employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report any suspicion of modern slavery, unsafe recruitment, unpaid labour, intimidation, or document retention through internal reporting channels. Reports may be made confidentially, and concerns are handled sensitively by authorised personnel. Retaliation is prohibited, and anyone raising a concern in good faith will be protected from disadvantage.

Governance, Training, and Review

To support effective reporting, staff are trained to recognise warning signs such as inconsistent pay arrangements, restricted movement, unusual control by third parties, or reluctance to discuss working conditions. This training is reinforced through internal communications and management oversight. By strengthening awareness, Man and Van Acton improves the chances of early intervention and reduces the possibility that harmful practices remain hidden.

Our governance arrangements place responsibility for compliance with senior management, who monitor policy implementation and oversee investigations where needed. If an allegation is substantiated, we will take decisive action, which may include remedial steps, supplier disengagement, or referral to the relevant authorities. We are committed to ensuring that our response is proportionate, lawful, and focused on protecting vulnerable people.

Man With Van Acton will conduct an annual review of this statement and its supporting procedures. The review will consider audit findings, reported concerns, training activity, changes in legislation, and emerging risk factors across our operations and supply chain. This annual assessment ensures that our approach remains current, effective, and aligned with best practice in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking.

Continuous Improvement and Responsibility

We believe that a strong ethical framework is essential to sustainable business. By maintaining a zero-tolerance policy, carrying out supplier audits, offering secure reporting channels, and reviewing our controls every year, Man With Van Acton strengthens trust and accountability throughout the organisation. This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting human dignity and ensuring that exploitation has no place in our business.

In all activities, Man With Van Acton and Man and Van Acton will continue to act with vigilance, integrity, and respect. We understand that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility, and we are dedicated to improving our processes wherever necessary to uphold these standards.