Modern Slavery Statement for Man And A Van Elephant And Castle
Man And A Van Elephant And Castle is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the practical steps taken to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can take many forms, including debt bondage, coercion, deceptive recruitment, and the withholding of identity documents. As a responsible provider of moving services, Elephant and Castle man and van operations must reflect our values at every stage of service delivery.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery. This applies to our employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, or referral to relevant authorities where appropriate. Our commitment is supported by internal controls designed to identify risks early and respond decisively.
As part of our approach, supplier due diligence is carried out before new partnerships begin and continues throughout the relationship. We expect suppliers to comply with applicable labour laws, provide safe working conditions, and ensure that workers are employed voluntarily and fairly. Where risks are identified, corrective action plans may be required, and repeated concerns may lead to suspension or removal from our approved supplier list.
Our Man And A Van Elephant and Castle business model relies on trusted third parties for vehicle maintenance, packing materials, storage support, and other essential services. Because of this, we undertake supplier audits proportionate to the level of risk presented. Audits may include document checks, worker verification, review of wage and hour records, and assessments of recruitment practices. These reviews help ensure that no one in our extended supply chain is being exploited.
Training is provided to relevant staff so they can recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, unusual fearfulness, inconsistent pay arrangements, or signs of coercion. We also encourage open communication so concerns can be raised early. Every manager involved in procurement or contractor oversight is expected to understand the indicators of labour abuse and to act promptly if concerns arise.
We have established clear reporting channels so concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely and confidentially. Reports may be made through line management, senior oversight, or our internal safeguarding process. Anyone raising a concern in good faith will be protected from retaliation. Allegations are investigated promptly, documented carefully, and escalated where necessary to ensure that potential harm is addressed without delay.
Our commitment extends beyond compliance. We seek to build a business culture in which ethical behaviour is expected and human dignity is respected. We monitor recruitment practices to reduce the risk of hidden fees, passport retention, and other forms of unlawful control. Where workers are engaged through intermediaries, we require evidence that recruitment has been fair, transparent, and free from exploitation.
Risk assessment is reviewed across different parts of the business, including seasonal demand, subcontracted work, and cross-border supply arrangements. We recognise that some sectors carry higher exposure to modern slavery than others, so our controls are designed to be proportionate to risk. This includes targeted checks on suppliers whose services involve low-wage labour, temporary staffing, or outsourced logistics support.
This Modern Slavery Statement for Man And A Van Elephant And Castle is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective and relevant. During the review, we evaluate incidents, audit findings, supplier performance, and changes in legislation or guidance. Any lessons learned are used to strengthen controls, refine procedures, and improve staff awareness. The review is led by senior management and informs future action planning.
We believe that eliminating modern slavery requires vigilance, accountability, and continuous improvement. Through our zero-tolerance stance, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and annual review cycle, Man And A Van Elephant And Castle remains committed to responsible business practices. We will continue working to ensure that our operations and supply chains are free from exploitation and that all individuals involved in our service are treated with fairness, respect, and care.