Man With a Van Epsom Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Man With a Van Epsom has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. Man With a Van Epsom provides local and regional transport and moving services and recognises its responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards in all areas of its business.

We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our business or in any of our supply chains.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Man With a Van Epsom maintains a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, servitude and child labour. This applies to every aspect of our operations, from our directly employed staff to contractors, agency workers and all third-party suppliers who support our moving and logistics services.

No employee, contractor or supplier has the authority to act in a way that conflicts with this policy. Any suspected breach is treated as a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts and, where appropriate, reporting to relevant authorities. We expect all individuals working with or on behalf of Man With a Van Epsom to share our commitment and to uphold this policy at all times.

Our Supply Chains and Supplier Standards

Our supply chains include vehicle and equipment providers, fuel and maintenance services, packaging and materials suppliers, and labour and subcontracted transport services. We recognise that risks of modern slavery may arise particularly where labour is sourced indirectly or through multiple tiers of subcontracting.

We seek to work with suppliers and partners who demonstrate high ethical standards and a clear commitment to human rights. Our supplier expectations are communicated through our standard terms and conditions and procurement processes, which reference our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery and require suppliers to comply with all applicable labour and human rights laws.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Man With a Van Epsom is developing and implementing proportionate due diligence procedures to identify, assess and manage the risk of modern slavery in our supply chains. These include pre-engagement checks for higher-risk suppliers, verification of business legitimacy and, where appropriate, review of supplier policies relating to labour standards and worker welfare.

We reserve the right to conduct audits of selected suppliers, either through desktop reviews or on-site visits, to assess compliance with our modern slavery requirements. If non-compliance is identified, we will seek to work with the supplier to implement corrective actions within a defined timeframe. Where a supplier is unable or unwilling to address serious concerns, we may suspend or terminate the commercial relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

Man With a Van Epsom encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to raise concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices without fear of retaliation. Concerns can be reported through internal management channels and, where applicable, through our whistleblowing procedures.

All reports will be treated sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. We will investigate each concern promptly and impartially and take appropriate action if any form of modern slavery is uncovered. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith is strictly prohibited and will be treated as a disciplinary matter.

Training, Awareness and Responsibilities

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery sits with the senior management team at Man With a Van Epsom. Managers are responsible for ensuring that relevant staff are familiar with this statement and understand their role in preventing modern slavery in our operations and supply chains.

We are working to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among staff involved in procurement, supplier management and operational planning. This includes guidance on recognising warning signs, understanding our policies and knowing how to raise concerns appropriately.

Monitoring, Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Man With a Van Epsom is committed to continuous improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery. We review our risk assessments, due diligence activities and supplier engagement on an ongoing basis, adapting our approach where we identify emerging risks or opportunities to strengthen our controls.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every year by our senior management team. The annual review will consider changes in our business operations, developments in legislation and regulatory guidance, feedback from stakeholders and the effectiveness of our existing measures. Where necessary, we will update this statement and our internal procedures to ensure that our response remains robust, relevant and aligned with best practice.

This statement is issued on behalf of Man With a Van Epsom and reflects our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business and supply chains.