Modern Slavery Statement for Havering Removals

Havering Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, responsibility, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking, servitude, and all forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many industries, and we take a zero-tolerance approach to any practice that undermines dignity, freedom, or lawful employment. As a removals business, we understand the importance of safeguarding people across every stage of our work, from recruitment to subcontracted services and the sourcing of goods.

Our zero-tolerance policy applies to all employees, temporary workers, contractors, and suppliers. We expect everyone acting on behalf of Havering Removals to uphold the highest ethical standards and comply with relevant labour, employment, and anti-slavery laws. Any breach of this policy may lead to disciplinary action, contract termination, or referral to the appropriate authorities. We also require our managers to remain alert to warning signs such as restricted freedom of movement, withheld documentation, unusual control over pay, or unsafe living and working conditions.

To support this commitment, Havering Removals carries out proportionate supplier audits and due diligence checks. We assess the risk profile of suppliers and service providers before engagement and at regular intervals thereafter. Where appropriate, we ask for evidence of labour practices, wage arrangements, recruitment methods, and subcontracting controls. If concerns arise, we investigate promptly and require corrective action. We will not knowingly retain any supplier that fails to demonstrate a serious commitment to ethical labour standards.

Training and awareness are essential parts of our anti-slavery approach. Team members involved in recruitment, procurement, and operations receive guidance on recognising indicators of exploitation and understanding how to respond appropriately. We encourage a culture where concerns can be raised early and addressed without delay. This helps us maintain a safe and transparent workplace, while reinforcing that exploitation has no place in our organisation. Our internal controls also include right-to-work checks, record keeping, and oversight of third-party labour arrangements.

Havering Removals provides clear reporting channels for any employee, worker, or supplier who suspects modern slavery or unethical conduct. Concerns can be raised through line management, senior leadership, or established internal reporting processes, and they will be handled sensitively and confidentially wherever possible. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Every report is reviewed, documented, and, where necessary, escalated for further investigation. This commitment is fundamental to ensuring that problems are identified and resolved quickly.

We expect our business partners to share our values and to maintain equivalent standards throughout their own operations and supply chains. In procurement decisions, ethical conduct is treated as a key consideration alongside quality, reliability, and value. Where risk is higher, we may request additional assurances, enhanced documentation, or independent evidence of compliance. Our aim is not only to detect abuse, but also to prevent it by setting clear expectations at the outset and monitoring them consistently over time.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with best practice. The annual review considers changes in legislation, emerging risk areas, audit findings, reported concerns, and lessons learned from our own procedures. Where improvements are identified, we update our controls, training, and supplier management processes accordingly. We view continuous improvement as essential to sustaining a strong ethical framework and demonstrating accountability across the business.

Havering Removals reaffirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery in all forms. Through a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, robust reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to protect people and promote fair working practices throughout our organisation and supply chain. We recognise that maintaining these standards requires vigilance, leadership, and ongoing action. This statement reflects our ongoing responsibility to act ethically and to ensure that our business contributes positively to the communities and sectors in which we operate.