Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Bethnalgreen

At Man With Van Bethnalgreen, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many sectors, including transport, logistics, vehicle maintenance, cleaning, and warehousing, and we take a zero-tolerance approach to any practice that exploits individuals.

Our commitment applies across all areas of the business, including staff recruitment, subcontracting arrangements, and supplier selection. We expect every person and organisation working with Man With Van Bethnalgreen to uphold lawful and ethical labour standards. This statement reflects our ongoing responsibility to identify risks, act quickly when concerns arise, and maintain a culture where dignity and compliance are not optional but essential.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in any form. No employee, contractor, or supplier may engage in coercive recruitment, withheld wages, document retention, debt bondage, or any form of forced work. Any breach of this policy may result in immediate termination of the business relationship and, where appropriate, referral to the relevant authorities. This expectation is embedded in onboarding, procurement checks, and management oversight.

Our internal controls include right-to-work verification, employment record checks, and periodic reviews of labour practices where risk is identified. We aim to ensure that all workers are engaged voluntarily, fairly treated, and paid in line with legal requirements. We also expect managers to remain alert to signs of exploitation, such as restricted movement, inconsistent pay arrangements, or workers appearing unable to speak freely about their circumstances.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Supplier relationships are assessed before engagement and monitored throughout the contract term. We conduct risk-based supplier audits to review labour standards, subcontracting arrangements, wage practices, and documentation controls. Where suppliers operate in higher-risk sectors, we require stronger evidence of compliance and may request declarations, policy copies, workforce records, and corrective action plans.

When issues are identified, we work with suppliers to address them promptly, but we reserve the right to suspend or end arrangements if satisfactory improvements are not made. Modern slavery prevention is treated as a shared responsibility, and we require suppliers to extend the same expectations to their own networks. This helps us reduce hidden risk and strengthen ethical conduct across the supply chain.

Reporting Channels and Escalation

We encourage anyone connected with our business to report concerns about modern slavery without delay. Reports may be made through management channels, designated supervisors, or formal internal reporting routes. All concerns are treated seriously, investigated confidentially where possible, and handled with sensitivity to the safety and privacy of the person raising the issue. Retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern is not tolerated.

Our reporting process is designed to support early intervention. If a concern suggests immediate risk, it is escalated promptly so that protective action can be taken. We also expect employees and suppliers to cooperate fully with investigations. By maintaining clear reporting channels, Man With Van Bethnalgreen aims to create an environment where unethical conduct is identified and addressed before harm escalates.

Training, Monitoring, and Accountability

Relevant staff receive guidance on recognising indicators of forced labour and exploitation, especially those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management. Internal oversight is supported by management review of compliance records, incident logs, and audit findings. We understand that vigilance must be ongoing; therefore, responsibility for modern slavery prevention is shared across leadership and operational teams.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement, along with our related controls, is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and proportionate to the risks faced by the business. The review considers any incidents, audit outcomes, regulatory developments, and lessons learned from supplier engagement. Where necessary, we update policies, improve training, and strengthen due diligence measures.

Our annual review also helps us measure progress and identify emerging risk areas. By examining how our controls perform in practice, we can refine our approach and reinforce accountability. This process supports continuous improvement and demonstrates our long-term commitment to ethical operations.

Man With Van Bethnalgreen is committed to acting responsibly, learning continuously, and maintaining standards that protect people from exploitation. Through our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to contribute to a fairer and safer working environment for everyone connected to our business.