Modern Slavery Statement for Man And Van Northsheen

Man And Van Northsheen is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour within our operations and throughout our supply chain. We recognise that even small service businesses must remain vigilant, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation.

Our approach is guided by the principle that every person involved in our work should be treated with dignity. Modern slavery can take many forms, including coercion, debt bondage, and abuse of vulnerability. As a responsible man and van Northsheen provider, we expect everyone working for or with us to uphold these standards. We aim to ensure that our practices support ethical employment and responsible procurement.

Our Commitment and Governance

We have established internal responsibilities to oversee compliance and ethical conduct. Management reviews key risks, evaluates working arrangements, and promotes awareness of slavery and trafficking indicators. This includes checking labour practices, verifying the legitimacy of suppliers, and ensuring that any labour used in operations is engaged lawfully and fairly. We believe that a strong ethical culture is essential to preventing abuse.

Our Northsheen man and van operations rely on a range of external partners, including fuel, vehicle maintenance, packing material, and subcontracted support services. Because supply chains can be complex, we apply proportionate due diligence to the businesses we engage. Suppliers are expected to follow laws relating to employment, wages, working time, and health and safety, and to reject any practice that could enable forced labour or exploitation.

We carry out supplier audits and reviews where appropriate, using a risk-based approach. These checks may include confirmation of business registration, assessment of labour practices, review of subcontracting arrangements, and scrutiny of any unusually low-cost or high-risk service model. Where concerns are identified, we seek corrective action, and we may suspend or end a relationship if the issue cannot be resolved. Our aim is not only compliance, but continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Training and awareness are important parts of our prevention strategy. Staff and supervisors are encouraged to recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, withholding of documents, poor living conditions, excessive hours, unexplained wage deductions, or a reluctance to speak freely. We reinforce the message that all workers must be free to leave employment, receive lawful pay, and work without intimidation. This helps protect people connected with Man and Van Northsheen and supports ethical decision-making.

We also maintain clear and accessible reporting channels so that concerns can be raised promptly and in confidence. Any worker, supplier, or associated party may report suspicions of modern slavery, unfair treatment, or inappropriate recruitment practices through internal reporting routes. Reports are treated seriously, reviewed discreetly, and escalated where needed. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, because safeguarding people depends on trust and openness.

When a concern is reported, we investigate proportionately and document our findings. If evidence suggests slavery-related risk, we take immediate action, which may include suspending work, requesting corrective measures, contacting relevant authorities, or terminating an agreement. We also review whether our own procedures contributed to the risk, so we can improve controls and reduce future exposure. This reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible operation as a Man And Van Northsheen service.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement and the controls behind it are reviewed annually to ensure they remain effective and relevant. The review considers changes in law, emerging risks, supplier performance, and the outcomes of any investigations or audits. Where necessary, we update policies, improve checks, and strengthen training so that our prevention measures continue to reflect best practice.

In conclusion, Man And Van Northsheen is dedicated to preventing modern slavery in every part of its work. Through our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review, we seek to protect workers, promote ethical business conduct, and uphold human rights across our operations and supply chain. We will continue to monitor risks carefully and act decisively wherever concerns arise.