Man And A Van Edgware is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with full respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many industries, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of slavery-related abuse.

Our business values transparency, integrity, and accountability. We expect everyone working with Man and a Van Edgware to uphold these values, including employees, contractors, and suppliers. We aim to create a working culture where dignity and fairness are essential, and where suspicious behaviour is treated seriously. This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to identifying and reducing risk across all business activities.

We believe that prevention begins with clear standards. For this reason, we require all relevant partners to comply with labour laws, ethical recruitment practices, and safe working conditions. Any breach of these expectations may result in immediate investigation, corrective action, or termination of the relationship. The aim is to ensure that modern slavery is never tolerated in any part of our business.

Our Policies and Responsibilities

Our approach is supported by internal procedures that promote lawful and respectful working practices. Managers are responsible for monitoring compliance, and staff are expected to remain alert to signs of exploitation such as withheld documents, unreasonable working hours, or restricted freedom. We provide clear internal standards so that the principles of the Man And A Van Edgware policy are understood throughout the organisation.

We also promote awareness through training and communication. Although our business is relatively small, we understand that modern slavery risks can still arise through labour providers, subcontractors, and other business relationships. Therefore, our anti-slavery commitments apply not only to direct employment but also to outsourced work and associated services. This helps reinforce the standards expected from Man and Van Edgware across all operations.

Where concerns are identified, they are assessed promptly and sensitively. The purpose of this process is to protect people at risk and to ensure that any suspected abuse is addressed without delay. We keep a record of concerns, actions taken, and outcomes so that lessons can be learned and future risk reduced.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We carry out proportionate supplier checks and supplier audits to evaluate risk and confirm that business partners meet our ethical expectations. These reviews may include assessment of labour practices, subcontracting arrangements, worker welfare, and compliance with relevant legislation. Higher-risk suppliers are subject to closer scrutiny, especially where services involve manual labour or external staffing.

Our due diligence process is designed to identify warning signs before a relationship begins and to monitor them over time. We may request policy documents, declarations of compliance, and evidence of recruitment and payment practices. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we will seek improvement through corrective action plans. If concerns remain unresolved, we will reconsider the arrangement.

Man And A Van Edgware expects all suppliers to share responsibility for preventing exploitation. We encourage open cooperation during audits and expect honest disclosure of any risk. This approach supports fair trading and helps maintain a supply chain that is both lawful and ethical.

Reporting Channels and Safeguarding

We have established clear reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery can be raised internally and without fear of retaliation. Any worker, supplier, or associate who suspects abuse is encouraged to report it immediately through the appropriate internal route. Reports are treated seriously, handled confidentially where possible, and investigated with care.

We are committed to protecting individuals who raise concerns in good faith. No one should suffer disadvantage for speaking up about potential exploitation, unsafe practice, or unethical conduct. We believe that strong reporting channels are essential for uncovering hidden risk and supporting prompt action. This is an important part of the wider commitment of Man and A Van Edgware to responsible business conduct.

Where necessary, concerns may lead to suspension of work, further investigation, or referral to the relevant authorities. We will always act in line with legal obligations and our duty to safeguard vulnerable individuals. Such measures help ensure that modern slavery risks are addressed quickly and appropriately.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with current risks and legal requirements. The review considers supplier audit results, reported concerns, training needs, and any changes in business activity. Findings are used to strengthen controls and improve our response to modern slavery risks.

We recognise that continuous improvement is essential. As our operations develop, we will update policies, refine supplier checks, and improve awareness measures where needed. Our goal is to maintain a practical and robust framework that supports ethical decision-making at every level.

Man And A Van Edgware remains firmly committed to preventing exploitation and upholding human dignity. Through a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review, we will continue to take responsible action against modern slavery in all its forms.