Modern Slavery Statement — Dulwich Man with Van

Dulwich Man with Van is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. This statement outlines our approach, responsibilities and ongoing actions to combat forced labour, exploitation and any practices inconsistent with human rights. As a local Dulwich man and van provider and removal specialist, we understand our duty to act with integrity and ensure that everyone who works with or for our company is treated fairly and lawfully.

We operate with a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery. Our policy is clear: any evidence of forced labour, coercion, deceptive recruitment or any form of exploitation will result in immediate investigation and remedial action. This includes terminating contracts with suppliers or partners where violations are confirmed. The zero tolerance stance is communicated to all staff, contractors and third parties and forms an integral part of our code of conduct for the Dulwich removal service and associated services.

Governance and Accountability

Our senior management team is responsible for embedding anti-slavery measures into the corporate culture. We maintain clear accountability lines and appoint a compliance lead who oversees risk assessments, supplier engagement and staff training. The Man with van Dulwich leadership team meets regularly to review compliance metrics and to ensure our policies remain robust and relevant to evolving legal and social expectations.

Risk Assessment and Supplier Due Diligence

We conduct regular risk assessments to identify areas where modern slavery risks may be most acute, particularly in logistics, cleaning, subcontracted labour and seasonal hires. For all new and existing suppliers we perform due diligence that includes checks on labour practices, working conditions and recruitment methods. Our supplier onboarding process requires explicit commitments to ethical standards and we reserve the right to terminate relationships with suppliers who do not meet these standards.

Supplier audits form a central part of our preventive strategy. We carry out a combination of desktop reviews and on-site audits, using risk-based sampling and unannounced visits where appropriate. Findings are documented and acted upon; corrective action plans are required when issues are identified, and continued non-compliance leads to contract withdrawal. For the Dulwich moving company context, audits focus on subcontracted drivers, labour-only providers and warehouse partners.

To support transparency we maintain records of audit outcomes and corrective steps. We also encourage suppliers to develop their own anti-slavery policies and to cascade expectations down their supply chains. Our procurement terms explicitly include modern slavery clauses and we integrate ethical criteria into tender evaluations.

Reporting Channels and Protection for Whistleblowers

We provide multiple reporting channels for employees, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports can be made confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Our whistleblowing procedures ensure that all allegations are investigated promptly and impartially. We offer support to potential victims and collaborate with relevant authorities and specialist organisations to ensure appropriate protection and remediation.

Reporting mechanisms include an internal compliance hotline, secure email reporting to the compliance lead and an anonymous submission route. All reports receive a timely response and are recorded. We publish our commitments internally so that every member of staff associated with Dulwich Van Man operations understands how to report concerns and what protections are in place.

Training, Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We provide ongoing training for staff and management on recognising the signs of modern slavery and how to respond. Training content is updated regularly to reflect best practices and legislative changes. Additionally, we review the effectiveness of our measures and update policies where necessary. An annual review of our modern slavery policy, audit program and remediation outcomes is conducted and reported to senior leadership to ensure continuous improvement.