Notting Hill Man with Van Modern Slavery Statement

Notting Hill Man with Van is committed to the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct across all operations. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our policies and procedures designed to prevent slavery and human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, servitude, or exploitation and require all colleagues and partners to adhere to the same principles.

Our commitment covers the full range of services offered by the Notting Hill man and van team, including removals, short-term hires and last-mile transport. All employees, contractors and suppliers must operate within the law and respect human rights. We recognise that, as a local moving service, we have a clear responsibility to ensure that every person who works with us is treated with dignity and fairness. This statement applies across our operations in the UK and to all supplier relationships.

Prevention, Due Diligence and Supplier Standards

We undertake robust due diligence on our suppliers and partners to reduce the risk of modern slavery. Our procurement procedures require prospective suppliers to demonstrate compliance with our anti-slavery expectations before onboarding. We include specific contractual terms that prohibit forced labour, child labour and other related abuses, and reserve the right to terminate agreements where breaches are identified. The Notting Hill moving service team conducts targeted risk assessments for higher-risk categories such as vehicle maintenance contractors and temporary labour providers.

• Supplier audits: We perform regular audits and inspections to verify employment records, working conditions and pay practices.
• Contractual clauses: All new supplier contracts contain explicit anti-slavery provisions and the right to audit.
• Staff training: Managers and relevant procurement staff receive training to spot indicators of exploitation.
• Remediation: Where issues are found we require corrective action plans with clear timelines and follow-up audits.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery can be raised without fear of reprisal. Staff and third parties are encouraged to report suspected abuses via internal reporting lines and an independently managed whistleblowing mechanism. Reports are handled promptly, investigated thoroughly and escalated to senior leadership when necessary. We emphasise that reports can be made anonymously and that retaliation against reporters will not be tolerated.

Monitoring and record-keeping are central to our approach. We maintain logs of complaints, audit outcomes and supplier assessments to identify trends and measure the effectiveness of our controls. Where serious breaches are identified we will take decisive action, including termination of supplier relationships, referral to law enforcement and support for affected individuals. The Notting Hill removals and man with van teams work closely with advisors where specialist remediation is required.

Governance and Responsibility

The board and senior management of Notting Hill Man with Van hold ultimate responsibility for ensuring compliance with this policy. Operational accountability is delegated to the operations manager and the procurement lead who oversee supplier audits, training delivery and incident response. We maintain clear escalation processes and internal KPIs to measure progress.

Annual review: We conduct an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks we face. The review includes analysis of audit findings, whistleblowing reports, supplier performance and changes in the regulatory environment. Outcomes from the review inform updates to our procedures, additional training needs and targeted supplier engagement programmes.

Continuous improvement is fundamental to our approach. We will continue to strengthen due diligence, extend supplier audits where needed and reinforce reporting channels. The Notting Hill man and van operation is committed to an ongoing dialogue with partners and stakeholders to eradicate modern slavery from our supply chains.

Statement endorsement: This statement is made in line with our legal obligations and reflects the values of our business. We affirm our ongoing commitment to prevent slavery and human trafficking in all forms and to take practical steps to protect workers and uphold human rights throughout our services.