Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Haringey

Man With Van Haringey is committed to conducting business with integrity, respect, and responsibility. We recognise that modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation have no place in our operations or supply chains. This statement sets out the steps taken by our Man With Van Haringey team to prevent slavery and trafficking in any part of our work.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in all its forms. This applies to our employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and any third parties acting on our behalf. Every person involved in our services must be treated fairly, paid lawfully, and supported in safe working conditions. Any sign of coercion, intimidation, or hidden labour exploitation is treated as a serious breach of standards.

Our business is committed to risk awareness and due diligence. We assess potential vulnerabilities in our supply chain, particularly where labour is sourced through external partners or where services involve manual handling, transport, storage, or outsourced support. Man With Van Haringey expects all suppliers to share our ethical values and comply with applicable labour laws.

Supplier checks are an essential part of our prevention measures. Before engaging any supplier, we review their labour practices, business history, and compliance controls. Where appropriate, we carry out supplier audits to confirm that workers are employed voluntarily, records are accurate, and wages are paid correctly. If concerns arise, corrective action is requested immediately, and relationships may be suspended or ended if standards are not met.

We also require our partners to confirm that they do not use forced labour, child labour, or deceptive recruitment practices. This includes reviewing subcontracting arrangements and ensuring that labour providers maintain clear documentation. Our expectations are reinforced through written terms, internal checks, and periodic reassessment. Man With Van Haringey aims to work only with organisations that demonstrate transparency and accountability.

Training and awareness are central to prevention. Staff are encouraged to recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld documents, abnormal wages, unsafe accommodation, or reluctance to speak openly. We ensure managers understand how to escalate concerns and how to protect vulnerable individuals. Awareness helps us detect problems early and respond responsibly.

We provide clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Employees, contractors, and suppliers may report suspicions of modern slavery through internal management routes or designated safeguarding procedures. Reports are handled sensitively, investigated promptly, and treated with confidentiality wherever possible. No one will suffer detriment for speaking up in good faith.

When an issue is reported, we take immediate steps to assess the risk, preserve relevant information, and protect the individual involved. Depending on the circumstances, this may include pausing work, removing a supplier from active use, or referring the matter to the appropriate authorities. Man With Van Haringey believes that swift action is essential to preventing harm and supporting lawful investigation.

We monitor the effectiveness of our controls through regular management review. This includes checking supplier compliance, reviewing incidents and near misses, and considering whether additional training or stronger checks are needed. Our approach is practical and proportionate, but it is never passive. Modern slavery prevention must remain an active, ongoing responsibility rather than a one-time commitment.

Annual review is a key part of this statement. Each year, we reassess our risks, update our procedures, and measure progress against our ethical commitments. The review considers supply chain changes, audit findings, staff training, and any reported concerns. We use these findings to strengthen our safeguards and improve the way Man With Van Haringey operates.

If new risks emerge, we act to address them through revised due diligence, targeted supplier engagement, or enhanced monitoring. Our aim is continual improvement and clear accountability across every part of the business. We understand that preventing exploitation requires vigilance, consistency, and a willingness to challenge poor practice wherever it appears.

This statement reflects the values of Man With Van Haringey and our expectation that dignity, legality, and fairness must guide all business relationships. We remain committed to protecting people from exploitation, maintaining ethical standards, and ensuring that our operations do not contribute to modern slavery in any form.