Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement for Man With a Van Fulham

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Man With a Van Fulham to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to ensure that our services and partnerships do not contribute to any form of exploitation.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Approach

Man With a Van Fulham adopts a zero-tolerance stance towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This applies to all aspects of our activities, including the movement of goods, subcontracted services, and any support services we procure. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking are not taking place.

All employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to act consistently with this commitment. We will not knowingly engage with any party involved in forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, human trafficking, or any other form of exploitation.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Man With a Van Fulham provides transport, removals, and related services to residential and commercial customers. Our supply chain includes vehicle leasing and maintenance, fuel providers, equipment suppliers such as packaging and protective materials, and occasional subcontracted labour for larger or specialist moves.

We recognise that some areas of our supply chain may present a higher risk of labour exploitation, particularly where temporary or agency labour, overseas sourcing, or complex subcontracting arrangements are involved. We are committed to understanding and minimising these risks.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all our suppliers and subcontractors to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery and to demonstrate clear, robust labour and human rights standards. As part of our onboarding and ongoing supplier management, we:

Require suppliers to confirm that they comply with all relevant labour, employment, and human rights laws in the jurisdictions in which they operate, as well as with our zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery.

Reserve the right to request information or evidence from suppliers on their approach to managing modern slavery risks, including policies, due diligence processes, and training.

Carry out risk-based supplier reviews and audits, which may include site visits, interviews, and document checks, focusing on higher-risk categories such as subcontracted labour or cross-border services.

Where a supplier fails to meet our standards, we will seek corrective action within an agreed timeframe. If a supplier is unwilling or unable to meet our expectations, Man With a Van Fulham will consider suspending or terminating the relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage employees, workers, suppliers, and any other stakeholders to report concerns about potential modern slavery or human trafficking connected with Man With a Van Fulham. Reports may relate to our own operations or to those of our suppliers and subcontractors.

Concerns can be raised to management or through internal reporting routes made available to staff. We are committed to handling all reports promptly, fairly, and sensitively. We will not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith.

Where appropriate, we will work with relevant authorities and partner organisations to investigate and address allegations of modern slavery, and we will cooperate fully with any official investigations.

Training and Awareness

We aim to provide suitable training and guidance to relevant employees, especially those involved in procurement, supplier management, and operational supervision. Training covers the nature and indicators of modern slavery, how to raise concerns, and how to apply our zero-tolerance policy in practice.

We also encourage suppliers to raise awareness of modern slavery within their own organisations and supply chains.

Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the management of Man With a Van Fulham. They are responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of our policies, procedures, and controls, and for ensuring that appropriate improvements are made.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to reflect changes in the law, industry guidance, and best practice, as well as to capture lessons learned from our own experience and that of our suppliers. We may also update the statement more frequently if significant changes occur in our business model or risk profile.

Through continuous review and improvement, Man With a Van Fulham seeks to strengthen its defences against modern slavery and to contribute to a transport and removals sector that respects and protects the rights and dignity of all workers.