Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Upperclapton

Man With Van Upperclapton is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles that guide our operations and supplier relationships. We recognise that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation can exist in many forms, and we take a zero-tolerance policy approach to any practice that undermines human dignity. Our commitment applies across our activities, including logistics, transport support, and associated procurement.

As part of our responsibility, we expect every employee, contractor, and supplier connected to Man With Van Upperclapton to act lawfully and ethically. We aim to build a culture where concerns are taken seriously, risks are identified early, and corrective action is swift. This statement supports our wider commitment to responsible business conduct and reinforces that abuse, coercion, or unsafe labour practices have no place in our operations.

We continuously assess the risks of modern slavery within our supply chain, especially where goods and services may involve multiple tiers of subcontracting. Our procurement standards require suppliers to confirm that they comply with applicable labour laws, treat workers fairly, and maintain transparent hiring practices. We also seek to work with partners who share our values and can demonstrate appropriate safeguards against exploitation.

Our Key Commitments

To strengthen our controls, Man With Van Upperclapton carries out supplier audits based on risk and relevance. These audits may include reviewing employment practices, right-to-work checks, wage procedures, working hours, accommodation conditions, and subcontracting arrangements. Where concerns are identified, we require prompt remediation and may suspend or end a relationship if standards are not met. This approach helps us maintain confidence that our business partners are operating ethically.

We also provide clear reporting channels so that workers, staff, suppliers, or other stakeholders can raise concerns about suspected modern slavery without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through internal management routes or through the designated safeguarding process used by our organisation. All concerns are treated confidentially where possible, investigated carefully, and escalated appropriately. No one should feel pressured to stay silent when there is a risk of abuse or exploitation.

Training and awareness are important parts of our prevention strategy. Team members involved in recruitment, scheduling, purchasing, and supplier management are expected to understand warning signs such as restricted movement, unusual control over pay, debt bondage, or signs of intimidation. By improving awareness, we reduce the chance that exploitation could go unnoticed within the wider operation of Man With Van Upperclapton.

Governance and Review

Responsibility for this statement and for oversight of our anti-slavery measures sits with management, who review compliance activity and ensure that concerns are addressed. We expect all levels of the business to support this approach and to contribute to a respectful workplace. Our standards apply equally to direct operations and to the suppliers that help us deliver services.

We understand that fighting modern slavery is an ongoing duty rather than a one-time exercise. For that reason, this statement and the measures within it are subject to an annual review. During each review cycle, we assess emerging risks, update our controls, consider feedback from audits and incidents, and improve our procedures where needed. This helps keep our response current, practical, and effective.

The leadership of Man With Van Upperclapton remains dedicated to continuous improvement and to maintaining a business environment based on respect, accountability, and lawful conduct. By applying a zero-tolerance policy, strengthening supplier audits, maintaining accessible reporting channels, and completing an annual review, we aim to play our part in preventing modern slavery and supporting responsible trade.