Modern Slavery Statement for Roehampton Man and Van
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Roehampton Man and Van is taking to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and are committed to conducting our business ethically and with integrity.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Roehampton Man and Van provides transport, removals, and related support services to domestic and commercial customers. Our activities rely on a combination of directly engaged staff, subcontracted drivers and porters, vehicle hire providers, fuel suppliers, equipment suppliers, and other service providers such as facilities and maintenance contractors.
Because of the nature of our services and our use of third-party providers, we understand that there is a potential risk of labour exploitation in areas such as temporary labour, subcontracted logistics, and outsourced cleaning or maintenance. We are committed to identifying, mitigating, and wherever possible eliminating these risks.
Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery
Roehampton Man and Van has a clear zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. This applies to our own operations and to every aspect of our supply chains. We will not knowingly work with any individual, contractor, or organisation that is involved in modern slavery, forced labour, debt bondage, or human trafficking.
All employees, agency workers, and subcontractors are expected to uphold this standard. Any confirmed instance of modern slavery linked to our business may result in the immediate termination of contracts or working arrangements and, where appropriate, the reporting of concerns to the relevant authorities.
Due Diligence and Supplier Audits
We are strengthening our due diligence processes to reduce the risk of modern slavery within our supply chains. As part of this work, Roehampton Man and Van will assess new and existing suppliers based on their approach to labour standards, worker welfare, and ethical conduct.
We will conduct proportionate supplier audits, with particular focus on higher-risk areas such as labour agencies, subcontracted transport providers, and cleaning or maintenance services. These audits may include document reviews, verification of right-to-work procedures, checks of payment practices, and interviews with workers where appropriate and safe to do so.
Suppliers are required to confirm that they do not use forced, bonded, or involuntary labour and that they have appropriate controls in place to prevent exploitation. Failure to demonstrate adequate safeguards or to cooperate with reasonable audit requests may result in remedial action or termination of the business relationship.
Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities
Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery sits with senior management, who ensure the policy is implemented, communicated, and reviewed. Managers involved in procurement, recruitment, and supplier management are required to understand the indicators of modern slavery and how to escalate concerns.
We promote awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, drivers, and subcontractors so that they can recognise signs of exploitation such as withholding of documents, excessive working hours, restriction of movement, or unexplained deductions from wages.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Roehampton Man and Van encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers, and customers to report any concerns about modern slavery, human trafficking, or unethical labour practices linked to our business. Concerns can be raised directly with management or through established internal reporting routes.
Reports can be made confidentially and will be treated seriously, assessed promptly, and investigated where appropriate. We will not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against any person who raises a concern in good faith. Where there is evidence of criminal activity, we will consider referring matters to the relevant enforcement or regulatory bodies.
Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement
We are committed to continually improving our approach to identifying and addressing modern slavery risks. Roehampton Man and Van will review this Modern Slavery Statement and the effectiveness of our associated policies and procedures on an annual basis, or more frequently if required by changes in law or in our operations.
The annual review will consider feedback from audits, reports raised through our channels, developments in best practice, and changes in our supply chain structure. Where necessary, we will update our procedures, strengthen our due diligence, and enhance training and communication to ensure that our zero-tolerance stance is effectively implemented.
This Statement reflects the position of Roehampton Man and Van as at the date of publication and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and protecting the rights and dignity of all workers connected with our business.
