Modern Slavery Statement for Man with Van Harrow

Man with Van Harrow is committed to conducting its business ethically, responsibly, and in full compliance with applicable laws relating to modern slavery and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the steps we take to prevent, identify, and address any risks of modern slavery within our operations and supply chains.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Man with Van Harrow provides local and regional transport, moves, and associated logistics services. Our operations rely on a network of suppliers and contractors, including vehicle providers, fuel suppliers, equipment hire companies, and other service partners. We recognise that, although our business is relatively small and primarily UK-based, the risk of modern slavery can exist anywhere, particularly within extended supply chains.

We are committed to working only with suppliers and partners who share our values and who can demonstrate that they operate in a way that respects human rights, promotes fair working conditions, and prevents exploitation.

Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

Man with Van Harrow has a clear zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, and child labour. We will not knowingly tolerate or condone any such practices in our own operations or those of our suppliers, contractors, or business partners.

All employees, agency workers, and contractors engaged by Man with Van Harrow are expected to uphold this commitment. Any breach of this policy will be treated seriously and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, and, where appropriate, reporting to relevant authorities.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect our suppliers to operate in accordance with all relevant labour, employment, and human rights legislation. To support this, Man with Van Harrow is developing and implementing supplier standards that set out our expectations regarding ethical conduct, working conditions, and the prohibition of modern slavery.

Where proportionate and risk-based, we may conduct reviews or audits of key suppliers to assess their compliance with our requirements. This may include requesting evidence of policies, workforce practices, training records, and any due diligence carried out within their own supply chains. If a supplier is unable or unwilling to meet our expectations or remedy identified concerns, we will consider suspending or ending the relationship.

Risk Assessment and Due Diligence

We are committed to continuously improving our understanding of where modern slavery risks may arise in our services and supply chains. Man with Van Harrow considers factors such as sector, geography, and type of service when assessing risk. For higher-risk areas, we will implement additional scrutiny, such as enhanced supplier questionnaires and more frequent reviews.

As our business evolves, we will refine our processes for onboarding and reviewing suppliers to ensure that modern slavery considerations remain integral to our decision-making.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Man with Van Harrow encourages a culture of openness and accountability. Any employee, contractor, supplier, or other stakeholder who suspects that modern slavery or human trafficking may be taking place in our operations or supply chain is encouraged to raise their concerns as soon as possible.

Concerns can be reported to a line manager, a senior member of the management team, or through any internal whistleblowing channels we make available. Reports will be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly. We will not tolerate any victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith, even if those concerns are not later substantiated.

Training and Awareness

To support effective implementation of this statement, Man with Van Harrow aims to provide appropriate guidance and awareness-raising for employees and key contractors. This includes helping our people recognise the signs of modern slavery, understand how to respond to concerns, and know where to seek further advice or support.

As our procedures develop, we will review training needs periodically to ensure that relevant staff remain informed and equipped to address modern slavery risks.

Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement

Man with Van Harrow is committed to ongoing monitoring and improvement of our approach to preventing modern slavery. We will review this statement and our supporting procedures on an annual basis, or sooner if there are significant changes in our business operations, legislation, or identified risks.

The annual review will consider the effectiveness of our actions, feedback from stakeholders, any incidents or concerns raised, and developments in best practice. Where necessary, we will update our processes, supplier requirements, and staff guidance to strengthen our protections against modern slavery.

This statement has been approved by the management of Man with Van Harrow and represents our current position and ongoing commitment to combating modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business and supply chains.