Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Belgravia
Man With Van Belgravia is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We believe that every person involved in our business, whether directly employed or working with us through third parties, must be treated fairly and with dignity. To support this principle, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery.
Our commitment applies across all areas of the Man With Van Belgravia service model, including transport, handling, storage, subcontracted support, and procurement. We expect our staff, contractors, and business partners to act ethically and to comply with applicable laws. Where risks are identified, we respond promptly and decisively. This statement reflects our ongoing approach to prevention, detection, and improvement.
We recognise that modern slavery can exist in hidden forms, particularly in sectors involving manual labour, temporary work, and layered supply arrangements. For that reason, our policy framework is designed to identify concerns early. We assess risk when engaging new suppliers, review contractual obligations, and monitor for warning signs such as unusual payment arrangements, restricted worker freedom, or lack of proper employment records.
Our Policies and Responsibilities
Man With Van Belgravia requires all personnel to uphold ethical standards that support fair treatment and lawful working conditions. Our internal procedures reinforce the prohibition of forced labour, child labour, debt bondage, and intimidation. We make clear that no one may be recruited, transported, housed, or managed in a way that exploits vulnerability. This expectation is communicated to team members and embedded within our supplier requirements.
A central part of our framework is supplier audits. We conduct due diligence before onboarding suppliers and continue to review them periodically according to risk. Audits may include assessment of labour practices, wage compliance, worker documentation, subcontracting controls, and site conditions. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we may require corrective action, suspend activity, or end the relationship where necessary. This helps protect the integrity of the Man With Van Belgravia supply chain.
We also expect suppliers to cascade these principles to their own networks. Ethical conduct is not limited to direct relationships; it must extend through every relevant tier of the chain. By making responsibilities explicit, we reduce the likelihood that exploitation can go unnoticed.
Reporting, Training, and Oversight
Employees and contractors are encouraged to report any concern relating to modern slavery without delay. Our reporting channels are designed to be accessible, confidential, and free from retaliation. Concerns may be raised through internal management routes or formal compliance procedures. All reports are taken seriously and investigated appropriately, with action based on the outcome of the review.
Training is provided to relevant staff so they can recognise indicators of exploitation and understand how to escalate concerns. We focus on practical awareness, including how to identify irregular labour conditions, coercive behaviour, or signs that a worker may not be acting freely. Oversight of these issues is supported by management review and record keeping.
Where a concern is substantiated, we respond in a proportionate and timely manner. This may include engagement with the supplier, further audit activity, corrective measures, or referral to appropriate authorities if required. Our approach is guided by the principle that prevention is best achieved through vigilance and accountability.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with legal and ethical expectations. The review considers changes in risk, feedback from audits, operational developments, and any incidents or concerns identified during the year. We use the findings to strengthen our controls and update our policies where needed.
As part of our continuous improvement commitment, we track progress against our modern slavery controls and examine whether additional safeguards are required. The goal is not only compliance, but active prevention. By refining our processes, we aim to ensure that the Man With Van Belgravia business continues to operate responsibly and with respect for human rights.
This statement represents our determination to uphold ethical standards throughout the Man With Van Belgravia operation. We will continue to work with employees, suppliers, and stakeholders to identify risks, strengthen safeguards, and maintain a culture in which exploitation has no place. Our zero-tolerance stance remains firm, and we will continue to improve our response to modern slavery risks year after year.