Man And A Van Tooting is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, servitude, and any other form of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many sectors, including transport, logistics, cleaning, maintenance, and subcontracted services, and we take our responsibilities seriously.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers associated with Man and a Van Tooting. We expect everyone working with us to uphold the same high standards. Any breach of these expectations may lead to immediate corrective action, suspension of work, or termination of commercial relationships. In line with our values, we aim to build a trusted and ethical moving service that protects people at every stage of our operations.

We assess the risk of modern slavery by reviewing the nature of services we procure, the locations in which suppliers operate, and the level of subcontracting involved. Higher-risk areas are subject to closer scrutiny, particularly where labour may be provided by third parties. As part of this process, the Man And A Van Tooting team looks for warning signs such as unusually low pricing, unclear employment arrangements, and poor record-keeping.

Supplier due diligence is central to our approach. Before engaging new partners, we review their business practices, labour standards, and compliance history. We require suppliers to confirm that they prohibit modern slavery in their own operations and supply chains. Supplier audits may include document checks, workforce verification, and evidence that workers are paid lawfully and treated fairly. Where concerns are identified, we require prompt remediation and reserve the right to end the relationship if standards are not met.

We also provide training and internal guidance so that staff involved in procurement, scheduling, and partner management can recognise indicators of exploitation. This includes understanding debt bondage, document retention, coercion, and restricted freedom of movement. By improving awareness, Man and a Van Tooting strengthens its ability to prevent abuse before it occurs and to act decisively if a concern is raised.

Reporting channels are available to support early intervention and accountability. Employees and suppliers are encouraged to report any suspicion of modern slavery, unsafe working conditions, or unethical labour practices through internal management routes. Reports may be made confidentially and will be treated seriously, promptly, and sensitively. Retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern is not tolerated, and all allegations are assessed with discretion and appropriate urgency.

If a concern is confirmed, we will take immediate action, which may include investigating the issue, engaging with the supplier to correct deficiencies, or reporting the matter to the relevant authorities where required. Our priority is always the protection of vulnerable individuals and the prevention of further harm. The Man And A Van Tooting modern slavery statement reflects our belief that ethical conduct must be embedded in day-to-day decision-making rather than treated as a one-time commitment.

To ensure the statement remains effective, we conduct an annual review. This review considers changes in legislation, lessons learned from audits, incidents raised through reporting channels, and developments in our supply chain. The outcome may lead to updated procedures, new training, stronger contract terms, or additional monitoring. This ongoing cycle of assessment helps Man And A Van Tooting maintain a practical and responsive anti-slavery framework.

We are committed to continuous improvement and to working only with partners who share our respect for human dignity. Through clear expectations, supplier audits, reporting channels, and an annual review, Man And A Van Tooting reinforces its zero-tolerance policy and supports a safer, more responsible service for everyone involved.