Modern Slavery Statement

Modern Slavery Statement for Man With a Van Fitzrovia

Man With a Van Fitzrovia is committed to conducting its business ethically, transparently, and responsibly. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. It reflects our ongoing commitment to respect human rights and protect vulnerable individuals associated with our services.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. This applies to our own activities and to all third parties that provide goods or services to us, including suppliers, subcontractors, and labour agencies.

All managers and team leaders are responsible for ensuring that this policy is communicated, understood, and applied within their areas. Any conduct that breaches this policy is treated as a serious disciplinary matter and may result in termination of contracts or working relationships.

Our Supply Chain Standards

Our supply chain includes providers of vehicles, fuel, equipment, packaging materials, and temporary labour. We expect all suppliers to uphold standards consistent with our own, including compliance with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws.

As a condition of doing business with Man With a Van Fitzrovia, suppliers are required to confirm that they do not use forced or trafficked labour, that employment is freely chosen, and that workers are of legal working age. We also expect suppliers to demonstrate fair working conditions, including safe workplaces and lawful working hours and pay.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We undertake proportionate due diligence on new and existing suppliers to assess the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain. This may include reviewing supplier policies, requesting written confirmations regarding labour practices, and assessing the geographical and sector-specific risks associated with their operations.

Where appropriate, we carry out supplier audits, which may be conducted on-site or remotely. These audits are designed to verify that suppliers comply with our standards on modern slavery and human rights. If non-compliance is identified, we seek corrective actions within a clear timeframe. Failure to address concerns may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Training and Awareness

We provide relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement, operations, and recruitment, with guidance to help them identify and respond to potential indicators of modern slavery. This includes recognising signs of coercion, exploitation, or unsafe working conditions among workers engaged by us or by our suppliers.

Employees are reminded of their responsibility to act ethically and to raise any concerns they may have about the treatment of workers within our operations or supply chain.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, contractors, and suppliers to report any suspicion or evidence of modern slavery or human trafficking connected to our business. Concerns can be raised directly with line managers or through senior management.

We are committed to ensuring that no one suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting a genuine concern about modern slavery in good faith. Reports will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and, where appropriate, escalated to external authorities.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We are committed to continually improving our policies, procedures, and controls to better identify and mitigate risks. This includes reviewing our supplier assessment criteria and expanding training as our business and supply chain evolve.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by senior management to ensure it remains effective and up to date. Any significant changes in our business model, supply chain structure, or regulatory environment will trigger an earlier review if required. Following each review, we will update our approach as necessary to strengthen our response to modern slavery risks.

This statement has been approved by the management of Man With a Van Fitzrovia and represents our position on modern slavery for the current financial year.