Modern Slavery Statement for Stockwell Man And Van

At Stockwell Man And Van, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. We recognise that modern slavery, including forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, and other forms of exploitation, remains a serious issue in many industries and supply chains. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and explains the steps we take to prevent, identify, and address any risk of abuse within our operations and supplier network.

Our Commitment

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery. This applies to our employees, contractors, suppliers, and any third parties acting on our behalf. We expect everyone connected with Stockwell Man And Van to uphold ethical standards and to respect the dignity, freedom, and safety of all workers. Any breach of this commitment is treated as a serious matter and may result in immediate termination of the relationship.

Our business is based on trust and responsibility, and our modern slavery prevention measures are embedded in recruitment, procurement, and operational processes. We seek to ensure that all labour is freely chosen, fairly paid, and lawfully engaged. We also take a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities, particularly where labour may be supplied through subcontracting, temporary arrangements, or cross-border supply chains.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers to comply with applicable labour laws, maintain safe working conditions, and prohibit any form of exploitative practice. Our supplier audits are designed to assess compliance with these expectations and to identify areas of risk. Where appropriate, we review supplier policies, worker records, and subcontracting arrangements, and we may request evidence of right-to-work checks, wage practices, and working hours controls.

When a supplier is found to fall short of our standards, we require prompt corrective action. If there is evidence of deliberate non-compliance or unwillingness to improve, we will review the relationship and may suspend or end it. This approach supports a resilient supply chain and reinforces our expectation that every partner working with Stockwell Man And Van services shares our ethical commitments.

We also monitor higher-risk areas of our supply chain more closely, especially where there is potential for hidden labour abuse. Our procurement decisions take account of ethical performance as well as price, quality, and reliability. By embedding human rights considerations into supplier selection and review, we reduce the likelihood of exploitation being overlooked.

Reporting Channels and Safeguarding

We encourage anyone with concerns about modern slavery to raise them without delay through our internal reporting channels. Concerns may be reported by employees, contractors, suppliers, or any person with knowledge of a potential issue. Reports are handled seriously, confidentially where possible, and without retaliation against the person raising the concern. All allegations are assessed promptly and escalated when necessary.

Our managers are expected to recognise warning signs such as unusual restrictions on movement, signs of coercion, withholding of documents, or unexplained control by third parties. If a risk is identified, we act in line with our safeguarding responsibilities and may involve specialist support or relevant authorities where appropriate. We aim to protect vulnerable individuals and to ensure that any suspected exploitation is addressed swiftly and responsibly.

Training and Awareness

We provide guidance to staff involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management so they can recognise indicators of modern slavery and respond appropriately. This helps maintain vigilance across our operations and supports a culture where ethical concerns are taken seriously. The aim is to ensure that Stockwell Man And Van remains alert to risks and prepared to act decisively if concerns arise.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current legal and ethical expectations. During the review, we assess our policies, supplier audit findings, incident reports, and any actions taken in response to identified risks. We also consider whether additional controls or training are needed to strengthen our approach.

The annual review provides an opportunity to improve our procedures and reaffirm our commitment to ethical operations. As Stockwell Man and Van continues to grow, we will keep strengthening our measures to prevent modern slavery, protect workers, and uphold the highest standards of conduct throughout our business and supply chain.