Modern Slavery Statement — South Kensington Man with Van

South Kensington Man with Van (also operating as South Kensington man-and-van and South Kensington removal service) reaffirms a zero-tolerance policy to any form of modern slavery, human trafficking or forced labour across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our commitment to prevent exploitation, outlines the steps we take to identify and address risks, and describes how we review and strengthen our approach.

Our Commitment and Scope

We are committed to conducting all business ethically and responsibly. The South Kensington man with a van service recognises its responsibility to respect human rights and ensure that our employees, drivers, subcontractors and suppliers are treated fairly. This policy covers all staff, contractors and suppliers engaged to support our man & van and removal activities.

Core Principles

Our approach is guided by a few core principles: prevention, transparency, accountability and continuous improvement. We maintain clear contractual expectations with suppliers, promote awareness within our workforce, and insist on compliance with local and international anti-slavery laws. Any breach of these principles by those acting on behalf of South Kensington Man with Van will be treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of relationship.

We operate a zero tolerance stance: exploitation or coercion in any form is unacceptable. Staff receive training to spot signs of forced labour, and managers are trained in reporting and escalation procedures. Our drivers and removal crews are briefed to recognise and report suspicious situations promptly.

Supplier due diligence and ongoing supplier audits form a key part of our risk mitigation measures. Before engaging suppliers, we conduct checks on their compliance with labour standards and ethical practices. For higher-risk relationships, we perform enhanced due diligence and scheduled onsite audits to verify working conditions, pay practices and documentation.

We require suppliers to commit contractually to our standards. Failure to meet these standards triggers corrective action plans and, where necessary, termination. As part of our supplier management we:

• Assess supplier risk levels and prioritise audits.
• Include anti-slavery clauses in contracts and purchase orders.
• Require regular compliance reporting from third-party couriers and subcontractors.

Our reporting channels are designed to be accessible and confidential. Employees and third parties can report concerns through internal reporting lines or through an anonymous reporting mechanism. We treat all reports seriously and investigate promptly, ensuring protection from retaliation for those who raise concerns in good faith.

We maintain clear procedures for handling allegations. Investigations are led by senior management with support from legal and HR teams where appropriate. Remedial actions can include worker protection measures, engagement with authorities and changes to supplier relationships. We document outcomes and lessons learned to improve future prevention.

Monitoring, Review and Annual Review

We monitor the effectiveness of our measures through periodic reviews, audit findings and feedback from stakeholders. Our Board receives annual reports summarising compliance activity, audit results and any incidents. An annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement ensures it remains aligned with evolving risks, legal requirements and best practices for the South Kensington man & van sector. The review considers changes in our business, new supplier relationships and emerging industry risks.

Continuous Improvement

We will continue to strengthen policies, expand supplier training and refine audit processes. By embedding ethical labour practices across the South Kensington Man with Van operations and supply chain, we aim to ensure dignity and fairness for all workers. Our pledge is to remain vigilant, responsive and transparent in the fight against modern slavery.