Modern Slavery Statement — Balham Man with Van
This Modern Slavery Statement describes the approach of Balham Man with Van and its affiliated Balham removal service operations to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and supply chain. We set out a clear zero-tolerance stance: any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking is unacceptable and will not be tolerated within our Balham man-with-van network.
Our commitment as Balham man with van specialists extends to every person involved in our operations. We promote respectful working conditions, lawful wages and transparent recruitment practices. We expect the same standards from contractors and suppliers who partner with Balham Man & Van, and we proactively communicate these expectations across our procurement and operational teams.
We have implemented specific policies and controls to mitigate the risk of modern slavery. These include mandatory staff awareness training, documented recruitment checks and a supplier code of conduct which sets out minimum standards for labour practices, health and safety, and ethical behaviour across our Balham man with van services.
Zero-Tolerance Policy and Supplier Audits
Our zero-tolerance policy means any confirmed report of modern slavery will trigger an immediate investigation and appropriate remedial action, including termination of contracts where necessary. We will cooperate with authorities where required and ensure victims are supported. The Balham man-with-van team adheres to this policy consistently in day-to-day operations and strategic decision making.
We operate a risk-based supplier audit programme to assess compliance with our standards. Audit activities include document reviews, on-site visits where feasible and targeted supplier questionnaires. Key audit focus areas include proof of right to work, payroll and time records, recruitment fees and living wage compliance across the Balham removal service supply chain.
To reinforce these processes we maintain a register of high-risk suppliers and schedule enhanced due diligence. Our audits are used to identify corrective actions and inform contract renewal decisions. The Balham Man with Van procurement team integrates audit findings into supplier performance evaluations and procurement choices.
Reporting Channels, Remediation and Annual Review
We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about potential exploitation. Reports can be made anonymously through internal whistleblowing mechanisms and are handled by trained staff to ensure protection for whistleblowers and proper investigation of allegations. We do not tolerate retaliation for reporting in good faith.
When concerns are validated, Balham Man with Van acts promptly to remediate harm. Remedial measures may include worker support, reimbursement of unlawful deductions, termination of supplier relationships and referrals to specialist agencies. All remediation steps are recorded and reviewed for continuous improvement.
Each year we conduct an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies, assessing effectiveness and updating controls as needed. The review considers audit outcomes, reported incidents, training completion rates and changes in law or industry best practice. Findings are reported to senior management to ensure accountability and drive improvements across our Balham man with van operations.
To summarise, our approach rests on four pillars:
- Prevention: policies, training and supplier standards;
- Detection: audits and reporting channels;
- Response: investigation and remediation;
- Review: annual evaluation and continuous improvement.
