Man With Van Richmond is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Man With Van Richmond to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many sectors, including transport, logistics, procurement, and subcontracted services, and we take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse.

Our policy framework applies to all employees, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers associated with Man With Van Richmond. We expect everyone working with us to uphold legal and ethical standards, and we reinforce this expectation through onboarding, internal communications, and ongoing compliance checks. Any breach of this statement may result in immediate review of the business relationship.

To reduce risk, Man With Van Richmond assesses modern slavery concerns during supplier selection and contract renewal. This includes reviewing the nature of the services provided, the locations involved, and the level of labour intensity in the supply chain. Where a potential risk is identified, the supplier may be asked to provide further assurances, policies, or evidence of worker protections.

Supplier audits are an important part of our due diligence process. Depending on the risk profile, audits may be planned or unannounced and may include document checks, labour practice reviews, and discussions about recruitment methods, wages, working hours, and accommodation standards. We also expect suppliers to maintain accurate records and to cooperate fully with any compliance request from Man With Van Richmond.

Where gaps are found, we seek corrective action rather than immediate disengagement, provided that workers are not placed at further risk. However, if a supplier refuses to cooperate, shows repeated non-compliance, or is linked to exploitative practices, we will suspend or terminate the relationship. This approach supports our commitment to ethical trade and responsible operations across the Richmond man and van service environment.

The centre of our prevention strategy is training and awareness. Staff involved in procurement, scheduling, and operational management receive guidance on recognising indicators of modern slavery, such as restricted movement, signs of coercion, withheld identity documents, or unusual dependency on a third party. This helps ensure that the man with a van Richmond service remains vigilant in day-to-day decision-making.

Reporting channels are available so that concerns can be raised promptly and safely. Any employee, supplier worker, or third party who suspects modern slavery, unsafe recruitment, or exploitative working conditions is encouraged to report the matter through internal management channels. Concerns may be made confidentially, and all reports will be treated seriously and investigated in line with our procedures.

We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Man With Van Richmond will protect whistleblowers wherever possible and will take appropriate action against any individual who attempts to intimidate, silence, or disadvantage a reporter. Maintaining trust in these reporting channels is essential to identifying and addressing risk early.

Our supply chain expectations also extend to labour agencies, vehicle support services, and any third-party providers whose work contributes to our operations. We ask these partners to follow the same ethical principles, including fair pay, voluntary employment, proper documentation, and lawful working arrangements. By applying consistent standards, Man With Van Richmond strengthens oversight across all relevant business relationships.

We are committed to ongoing improvement and to measuring the effectiveness of this statement through review of incidents, supplier outcomes, and training completion. The management team will assess whether our controls remain suitable in light of changes in legislation, market conditions, and operational risk. This review helps Man With Van Richmond maintain a practical and responsive anti-slavery programme.

Where necessary, additional controls may be introduced, such as enhanced due diligence, more frequent audits, or revised supplier terms. We will also continue to promote awareness among decision-makers so that concerns are identified before harm occurs. This proactive approach supports the resilience of the Man With Van Richmond business and the wellbeing of people connected to it.

This statement will be reviewed annually by management to confirm its continued suitability, effectiveness, and alignment with legal requirements and best practice. The annual review will consider incidents, audit findings, training records, supplier performance, and any identified risks. As part of that process, we will update our controls and expectations where needed.

Through this Modern Slavery Statement, Man With Van Richmond reaffirms its determination to operate responsibly and ethically. We will continue to monitor, improve, and enforce our standards so that modern slavery has no place in our business or supply chain. This commitment is integral to how we work.