Kentish Town Man and Van Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the approach taken by Kentish Town Man and Van to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights, protect vulnerable individuals, and promote fair and safe working conditions in all aspects of our removals and transport activities.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Kentish Town Man and Van maintains a zero-tolerance stance on all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, and child labour. We are committed to conducting our business with integrity, transparency, and respect for the dignity and rights of every person. Any form of exploitation is inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

We expect the same high standards from everyone we work with, including employees, agency staff, contractors, and suppliers. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy may result in the immediate termination of working relationships and, where appropriate, notification to relevant authorities.

Scope of This Statement

This statement applies to all services provided by Kentish Town Man and Van, including domestic and commercial removals, man and van services, storage-related activities, and any associated support operations. It also extends to our supply chains, which include vehicle hire providers, fuel suppliers, packaging suppliers, equipment hire companies, recruitment agencies, and other third-party service providers.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We are committed to identifying and minimising the risk of modern slavery in our supply chains through proportionate and ongoing due diligence. As part of this process, we:

Assess the nature of the goods and services we procure, prioritising higher-risk areas for more detailed review and engagement.

Conduct supplier audits and checks, which may include reviewing labour practices, right-to-work documentation, recruitment methods, subcontracting arrangements, and working conditions. These audits may be undertaken directly by Kentish Town Man and Van or through competent third parties where appropriate.

Require suppliers and contractors, as a condition of doing business with us, to comply with all applicable laws relating to modern slavery and human trafficking and to maintain their own policies and procedures to prevent exploitation.

Reserve the right to end relationships with suppliers, contractors, or partners who fail to meet our anti-slavery standards or refuse to engage constructively with our due diligence processes.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We actively encourage anyone connected with Kentish Town Man and Van to report concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices without fear of retaliation. Concerns may be raised by employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers, or members of the public through designated internal reporting routes or by escalating issues to senior management.

Reports can cover suspected exploitation, unsafe or degrading working conditions, retention of identity documents, recruitment fee charging, or any behaviour that may indicate forced or trafficked labour. All reports will be treated seriously, handled as sensitively and confidentially as possible, and investigated promptly. Where necessary, we will cooperate with law enforcement and appropriate regulatory bodies.

Training and Awareness

We recognise that effective prevention of modern slavery requires awareness and vigilance. Kentish Town Man and Van provides guidance and training, appropriate to roles and responsibilities, to help staff understand:

What modern slavery and human trafficking are.

How to identify warning signs and risk factors in our day-to-day operations and supply chains.

How to raise concerns quickly through the reporting channels available.

This training is reinforced through ongoing communication, updates to internal procedures, and inclusion of anti-slavery expectations in relevant staff and supplier documentation.

Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to tackling modern slavery. Kentish Town Man and Van will review this Modern Slavery Statement at least once every year, or more frequently if required by changes in legislation, operational structure, or identified risk.

The annual review will consider:

Feedback from employees, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Findings from supplier audits and due diligence activities.

Any reported incidents or concerns and the effectiveness of our response.

Emerging best practice and guidance on modern slavery prevention.

Following each review, we will update our policies, procedures, and training as necessary to strengthen controls, enhance transparency, and reduce the risk of modern slavery anywhere in our operations or supply chains.

Approval of This Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the leadership of Kentish Town Man and Van, who accept overall responsibility for its implementation, monitoring, and ongoing improvement. It reflects our commitment to ethical business practices and to ensuring that modern slavery has no place in our organisation or among those who work with us.