Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Shirley

Man With Van Shirley is committed to conducting business ethically, lawfully, and with respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every area of the business, including recruitment, procurement, subcontracting, and day-to-day service delivery. We expect the same high standards from everyone who supports our work.

Modern slavery is a hidden and serious crime that can affect individuals in many sectors. For that reason, Man With Van Shirley maintains clear internal controls to reduce risk and promote accountability. We recognise that small transport and moving services can still face exposure through labour providers, vehicle maintenance partners, packing material suppliers, and other third parties. Our approach is practical, preventative, and rooted in responsibility.

This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to improve due diligence and strengthen safeguards throughout the business. We review our practices regularly and act promptly when any concern is raised. In every case, Man With Van Shirley seeks to ensure that work is carried out voluntarily, fairly, and in compliance with applicable law.

Our Policies and Procedures

We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery. Any confirmed breach by an employee, contractor, or supplier may result in immediate corrective action, suspension, or termination of the relationship. Recruitment decisions are made with care to ensure that workers are not charged unlawful fees, held under coercion, or deprived of freedom of movement. Where relevant, we verify identity, right-to-work status, and working conditions.

Our procurement process includes checks designed to identify risk before we appoint suppliers. We require business partners to uphold lawful employment standards and to confirm that they do not use forced, trafficked, or underage labour. If a partner is unable or unwilling to meet these expectations, we will not continue the relationship. Man With Van Shirley also encourages transparent record keeping so that working arrangements can be reviewed and verified.

Supplier oversight is central to our anti-slavery approach. We carry out supplier audits where appropriate, focusing on labour practices, subcontracting arrangements, documentation, and any indicators of exploitation. These audits may be scheduled or triggered by risk factors such as unusual staffing patterns, inconsistent invoices, or concerns raised by workers. Findings are reviewed by management and followed by action plans when improvements are needed.

Training, Reporting, and Oversight

Awareness is an important part of prevention. We promote training so that managers and staff can identify warning signs, including restricted freedom, unexplained fear, withheld wages, or excessive control by a third party. Training also reinforces the duty to act responsibly when engaging suppliers and managing work arrangements. In this way, Man With Van Shirley helps create a culture where exploitation is neither ignored nor accepted.

We provide clear reporting channels for concerns relating to modern slavery or unethical conduct. Reports can be made internally to management through established workplace procedures, and all concerns are treated seriously and confidentially. Anyone raising a concern in good faith will not suffer retaliation. Allegations are investigated promptly, and where necessary, we involve the appropriate external authorities to protect those at risk and ensure lawful action.

Oversight of modern slavery risk is supported by senior management, who review policies, supplier controls, and any incidents reported during the year. This ensures that responsibility remains visible and that lessons learned are shared across the business. Our aim is to improve continuously rather than rely on static procedures. The commitment of Man With Van Shirley is to remain vigilant and responsive at all times.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually to confirm that it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with current legal and ethical expectations. Each review considers the results of supplier checks, audit findings, reported concerns, training activity, and any changes in business operations. Where improvements are identified, they are incorporated into updated practices and communicated across the organisation.

By maintaining strict standards and regular review, Man With Van Shirley demonstrates its commitment to preventing exploitation in every part of its work. We believe ethical business practice is essential to long-term trust, and we will continue to strengthen our controls, monitor risk, and support a supply chain built on fairness, dignity, and respect.