Modern Slavery Statement

Man With a Van Brent Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Man With a Van Brent has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within our operations and supply chains. It applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers who work with or on behalf of Man With a Van Brent.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Man With a Van Brent is committed to conducting all aspects of its business with honesty, integrity, and respect for human rights. We have a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labour, and any form of exploitation.

No form of modern slavery will be tolerated within our own operations or within any organisation that supplies goods or services to us. We expect all individuals and companies we work with to share this commitment and to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Man With a Van Brent provides transport, removals, and related logistics services. Our supply chain mainly consists of vehicle hire and maintenance providers, equipment suppliers, fuel providers, and a limited number of subcontracted drivers and labour providers.

Given the nature and scale of our operations, we recognise that there can be risks of exploitation within logistics and labour supply chains. We are therefore vigilant in assessing and monitoring our suppliers and working relationships to identify and address any potential risks of modern slavery.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers, contractors, and business partners to operate to standards that are consistent with our zero-tolerance approach. As part of our supplier approval and ongoing management processes, we increasingly focus on ethical practices, labour standards, and respect for human rights.

Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits or request evidence of policies and procedures related to modern slavery and labour practices. These checks may include reviews of employment policies, right-to-work verification processes, use of subcontractors, and working conditions. If a supplier is unable or unwilling to demonstrate adequate safeguards against modern slavery, we will reassess and, if necessary, terminate the relationship.

Employment Practices

Within our own operations, we are committed to fair recruitment and employment practices. All workers are engaged on terms that comply with applicable laws, including in relation to pay, working hours, and rest periods. We do not charge recruitment fees, and we require that any labour providers we work with follow the same principle.

We verify that all staff have the legal right to work and are employed voluntarily. We do not tolerate any intimidation, coercion, or withholding of identity documents as a condition of work.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

Man With a Van Brent encourages anyone with concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical practices within our business or supply chain to report them without fear of retaliation. Concerns may be raised to management or through any internal reporting channel made available to workers and suppliers.

All reports will be treated seriously, handled in confidence where possible, and investigated promptly and fairly. If we identify any actual or suspected instance of modern slavery, we will take immediate action, which may include notifying relevant authorities, supporting affected individuals, and reviewing or ending relationships with any responsible parties.

Training and Awareness

We aim to increase awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, and recruitment. Training and communication will focus on understanding indicators of exploitation, how to raise concerns, and the importance of maintaining ethical supply chains.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Man With a Van Brent is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to tackling modern slavery. We regularly review our procedures, risk assessments, and supplier management practices to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks in our sector.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed, updated, and approved by the company’s leadership on an annual basis. The review will consider any incidents, investigations, supplier feedback, legal developments, and best practice guidance, with the aim of strengthening our controls and further reducing the risk of modern slavery in our business and supply chains.

This statement has been adopted by Man With a Van Brent as an expression of our ongoing commitment to ethical conduct and respect for human rights in everything we do.