Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Wanstead

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Man With Van Wanstead to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in every part of our operations. We recognise that even service-based businesses can be exposed to risk through labour practices, subcontracting, procurement, and temporary staffing. Our zero-tolerance policy applies across the organisation and forms a core part of how we work, recruit, and manage suppliers.

Man With Van Wanstead expects all employees, contractors, and business partners to act with integrity and respect for human rights. We do not tolerate any form of coercion, debt bondage, withheld wages, passport retention, or restricted movement. Where concerns arise, they are treated seriously and investigated promptly. This approach supports a safe, lawful, and ethical business culture.

We also require that our supplier relationships reflect the same standards. Before engaging new vendors, we assess their labour practices, ownership structure, and compliance history. Existing suppliers are reviewed through periodic supplier audits, which may include documentation checks, site visits where relevant, and confirmation of employment standards. If non-compliance is identified, we expect immediate corrective action or, where necessary, termination of the relationship.

Our internal controls are designed to reduce risk across hiring, procurement, and operations. Staff involved in purchasing or workforce management receive guidance on recognising indicators of exploitation, such as unusual payment arrangements, excessive working hours, or restrictions on worker freedom. Man With Van Wanstead is committed to maintaining transparent processes so that unethical conduct can be detected early and addressed appropriately.

We maintain several reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and in confidence. Employees and workers may report suspected abuse through line management, internal compliance procedures, or designated safeguarding routes. Reports can be made without fear of retaliation, victimisation, or disadvantage. Any allegation is reviewed carefully, and proportionate action is taken based on the facts and severity of the issue.

To strengthen accountability, we keep records of supplier reviews, recruitment checks, and any corrective measures taken following concerns. These controls help ensure that our Man With Van Wanstead operations remain aligned with ethical employment standards. We also encourage a culture in which safeguarding modern slavery prevention is part of day-to-day responsibility, not a one-off compliance task.

Training is an important part of our prevention strategy. Relevant staff receive information on spotting warning signs, understanding legal obligations, and escalating concerns appropriately. In addition, managers are expected to model responsible behaviour and to ensure that any third-party labour arrangement is properly assessed. This reduces the possibility of hidden exploitation within our supply chain.

Where remediation is possible, we work with suppliers to improve standards through clear action plans, deadlines, and follow-up reviews. Where a supplier fails to demonstrate meaningful improvement, we will not continue the relationship. Our goal is to ensure that Man With Van Wanstead only works with organisations that share our commitment to ethical conduct and human dignity.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with evolving legal requirements and operational risks. The review considers audit findings, reported concerns, training outcomes, and any changes to our business structure or supplier base. Lessons learned are used to strengthen controls and improve prevention measures year after year.

Through this ongoing commitment, Man With Van Wanstead aims to uphold the highest standards of integrity and responsibility. We believe that a credible response to modern slavery requires vigilance, transparency, and decisive action. By enforcing our zero-tolerance policy, carrying out supplier audits, supporting secure reporting channels, and completing an annual review, we reinforce our determination to prevent exploitation in all forms.