Modern Slavery Statement for Finchley Man and Van

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Finchley Man and Van takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. As a provider of removals and man and van services, we recognise our responsibility to act ethically, uphold human rights, and ensure fair and safe working practices throughout our business relationships.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

Finchley Man and Van has a clear zero-tolerance stance on all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, and child labour. We are committed to ensuring that every person working for, or on behalf of, our business is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

All workers must be engaged on a voluntary basis and must be free to leave their employment in line with contractual and legal requirements. We do not tolerate any practices that involve coercion, threats, deception, or exploitation. Any suspected breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in the termination of contracts or partnerships.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

Our core activities include local and regional removals, man and van services, and related logistics support. While our direct workforce is relatively small and closely managed, we appreciate that modern slavery risks can arise through third-party suppliers, subcontractors, and labour providers.

We work with a range of suppliers, including vehicle hire companies, fuel providers, equipment suppliers, and occasional subcontracted labour. We seek to work only with reputable organisations that share our commitment to ethical conduct and legal compliance.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

To reduce the risk of modern slavery within our supply chains, Finchley Man and Van applies a structured approach to supplier assessment and monitoring.

We aim to conduct due diligence checks on existing and new suppliers, focusing on their employment practices, working conditions, and compliance with relevant labour laws. Where appropriate, we ask suppliers to confirm that they do not engage in modern slavery and that they in turn expect the same standards from their own supply chains.

We reserve the right to carry out supplier audits, which may include reviewing relevant documentation, requesting information on workforce arrangements, and, where reasonable, visiting supplier premises. If a supplier fails to meet our standards or refuses to engage constructively with our requirements, we will consider corrective action, which may include terminating the business relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

Finchley Man and Van encourages all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers to report any concerns about modern slavery or human trafficking, whether within our own operations or in our supply chain.

Individuals are encouraged to raise concerns directly with management or through established internal reporting channels. Concerns can relate to suspected exploitation, unsafe or degrading working conditions, retention of identity documents, or any evidence that a person may be under threat or control.

Reports will be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated where appropriate. We are committed to ensuring that no one suffers any form of detrimental treatment for raising a genuine concern in good faith.

Training and Awareness

We seek to build awareness of modern slavery risks across our business by informing relevant staff about the signs of exploitation and the importance of speaking up. Managers with responsibility for procurement, recruitment, or supervising contractors are expected to understand and uphold our zero-tolerance policy.

As our business grows, we will keep our training and awareness activities under review and enhance them where necessary to reflect evolving risks and best practice.

Monitoring, Governance and Annual Review

The management of Finchley Man and Van is responsible for overseeing our approach to modern slavery and for ensuring that this statement is implemented effectively across the business.

We will review this statement annually to reflect any changes in our operations, legislation, or identified risks. As part of this review, we will consider feedback from staff and suppliers, results of any audits conducted, and any reported concerns or incidents.

Where improvements are identified, we will update our procedures, strengthen our supplier requirements, and refine our training and reporting processes. Our goal is to continually improve our ability to identify, prevent, and address modern slavery risks.

This statement has been approved by the management of Finchley Man and Van and represents our ongoing commitment to operate ethically, lawfully, and with respect for the rights and wellbeing of all people involved in our business and supply chains.