Modern Slavery Statement

Man With a Van Richmond Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Man With a Van Richmond has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking occurring within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our relationships, and to implementing effective systems and controls to safeguard people from exploitation.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Man With a Van Richmond provides local and regional transport, removals, and related services. Our activities primarily involve logistics, vehicle operations, and the use of temporary and permanent labour. Our supply chain includes vehicle leasing and maintenance providers, fuel suppliers, equipment and packaging suppliers, recruitment and labour providers, and cleaning and facility management services.

We recognise that elements of the transport and logistics sector can be vulnerable to modern slavery risks, particularly in relation to agency labour, subcontracted services, and low-skilled or seasonal work. We therefore take proactive steps to identify, assess, and minimise these risks across all areas where we operate.

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

Man With a Van Richmond maintains a clear and strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, servitude, and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with any supplier, contractor, or business partner that is involved in or complicit with such practices.

All employees, agency workers, and contractors are expected to uphold this policy. Any breach is treated as a serious matter that may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, or referral to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and business partners to share our commitment to human rights and fair working conditions. As part of our procurement and onboarding processes, suppliers are required to confirm that they comply with all applicable modern slavery and human trafficking legislation and that they maintain robust internal controls to prevent exploitation.

We conduct risk-based due diligence on new and existing suppliers, focusing particularly on those providing labour-intensive or subcontracted services. Where risk indicators are identified, we may undertake further checks, request additional documentation, or conduct site visits and audits to verify compliance with our standards.

Suppliers who fail to meet our expectations are required to take prompt corrective action. If necessary, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships with suppliers who do not remedy issues or who are found to be involved in modern slavery practices.

Training, Awareness, and Reporting Channels

We promote awareness of modern slavery risks among our workforce, particularly managers and team leaders who are responsible for recruitment, scheduling, and supervising work. Training and guidance are provided to help staff recognise indicators of exploitation and understand how to respond appropriately.

We encourage everyone associated with Man With a Van Richmond to report any concerns, suspicions, or incidents relating to modern slavery or human trafficking. Concerns can be raised through internal management channels or via our escalation procedures. Reports can be made in confidence, and individuals will not suffer any detrimental treatment for raising a concern in good faith.

All reports are taken seriously, promptly investigated, and, where necessary, escalated to senior management. We are committed to cooperating with law enforcement and other relevant agencies where modern slavery is suspected or identified.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Man With a Van Richmond is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to preventing modern slavery. We regularly review our risk assessments, supplier onboarding processes, and internal policies to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks we face.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by our leadership team. As part of this review, we consider any incidents or concerns raised, the results of supplier checks and audits, updates in legislation and guidance, and feedback from employees and stakeholders. Where necessary, we update our procedures and take additional actions to strengthen our controls.

This Statement reflects our ongoing commitment to operating responsibly, respecting human rights, and ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or supply chains.