Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Gunnersbury

At Man With Van Gunnersbury, we are committed to operating with integrity, responsibility, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that even service-based businesses can face risks, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation. Our approach is guided by continuous vigilance, ethical decision-making, and clear accountability across the business.

Our commitment applies to every part of the company, including recruitment, subcontracting, procurement, and day-to-day service delivery. We expect all staff, contractors, and partners to uphold the same principles. The Man With Van Gunnersbury modern slavery approach is designed to identify risks early and act decisively if concerns arise. We do not accept child labour, debt bondage, coercion, document retention, or any practice that limits a person’s freedom of choice or movement.

To support this commitment, we assess potential risks in our operations and across the wider logistics and transport supply chain. Where needed, we review labour practices, employment conditions, and the use of third-party labour. Supplier onboarding includes checks on legal compliance, ethical conduct, and business ownership structures. Any supplier unable to demonstrate safe, fair, and lawful working practices may be removed from consideration or terminated if concerns are substantiated.

The Man With Van Gunnersbury modern slavery statement also includes regular supplier audits. These may involve document reviews, policy checks, and verification of payroll, right-to-work procedures, and worker welfare standards. Audits are proportionate to the level of risk and may be conducted more frequently where a supplier operates in a higher-risk environment. We maintain records of findings, required improvements, and follow-up actions to ensure issues are addressed promptly and transparently.

Training plays an important role in our prevention strategy. Managers and relevant staff are encouraged to recognise indicators of exploitation, such as unexplained deductions, restricted access to identity documents, unusual dependence on a supervisor, or reluctance to speak freely. By promoting awareness, Man With Van Gunnersbury helps create a culture where concerns are taken seriously and where ethical standards are embedded in everyday practice. We believe that informed staff are essential to protecting vulnerable workers.

We provide clear and confidential reporting channels so that employees, contractors, and suppliers can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Concerns may be reported through internal management routes, designated safeguarding leads, or formal written reporting procedures. Every report is reviewed carefully, and where appropriate we escalate matters for investigation, corrective action, or referral to the relevant authorities. Retaliation against anyone raising a genuine concern is strictly prohibited.

Where a breach or suspected breach is identified, we act immediately. This may include suspending a relationship, requesting remediation, conducting a deeper investigation, or disengaging from the supplier if the issue cannot be resolved satisfactorily. Our zero-tolerance stance means that commercial considerations never override the safety and dignity of workers. We aim to work constructively with partners, but we will not compromise on ethical standards.

The responsibility for implementing this statement rests with senior management, who oversee compliance, review risk trends, and ensure that controls remain effective. The modern slavery statement for Man With Van Gunnersbury is supported by policies relating to recruitment, procurement, and workforce management. These policies are reviewed to ensure they remain aligned with current law and best practice. We also monitor changes in the market that may increase vulnerability to exploitation.

This statement is reviewed annually to confirm its continued suitability and effectiveness. During the annual review, we consider incident reports, audit outcomes, staff training activity, and any changes in our operating model or supplier base. Improvements are recorded and implemented as needed to strengthen our response. Through this ongoing review cycle, Man With Van Gunnersbury remains committed to preventing modern slavery, protecting human rights, and ensuring that our business is conducted ethically and responsibly.