Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Burntoak

Man With Van Burntoak is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that undermines human dignity. Our approach is grounded in responsibility, transparency, and continuous improvement.

As a moving and transport service provider, Man With Van Burntoak relies on trusted suppliers, subcontractors, and operational partners. We expect every party acting on our behalf to uphold the same ethical standards we apply internally. This includes fair recruitment, lawful working conditions, appropriate age verification, and the prohibition of any form of coercion or forced work. We also require that wages, hours, and workplace conditions comply with applicable laws and industry standards.

Our commitment is supported by internal policies and practical controls designed to identify, prevent, and address risks. Man With Van Burntoak trains relevant staff to recognise signs of exploitation, such as restricted movement, withheld identity documents, unpaid labour, or unusual control over workers. By improving awareness, we strengthen our ability to act quickly and responsibly when concerns arise.

Supplier oversight is a key part of our programme. We conduct supplier audits and assessments to review labour practices, subcontracting arrangements, and compliance with our ethical expectations. Where appropriate, audits may include document checks, worker interviews, and reviews of recruitment procedures. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we require corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if serious issues are not resolved.

We also apply risk-based due diligence when selecting new suppliers and reviewing existing ones. Higher-risk areas, such as temporary labour, outsourced logistics, and informal subcontracting, receive additional scrutiny. Man With Van Burntoak seeks to build long-term relationships only with organisations that demonstrate lawful, responsible, and transparent employment practices. This helps ensure that our service network remains aligned with our ethical commitments.

To support accountability, we have established clear reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and promptly. Employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report suspicions of modern slavery, unethical recruitment, unsafe conditions, or any behaviour that may indicate exploitation. All reports are treated seriously, investigated confidentially where possible, and escalated to the appropriate decision-makers for action.

Reports may lead to corrective measures, enhanced monitoring, or referral to external authorities when required. We aim to protect individuals who raise concerns in good faith and do not tolerate retaliation. This open reporting culture supports early intervention and reinforces our expectation that modern slavery will not be accepted in any part of our business or supply chain.

Governance and Responsibility

Man With Van Burntoak assigns responsibility for modern slavery prevention to senior management, who oversee policy implementation, supplier controls, and incident response. Regular internal reviews help ensure that procedures remain effective and proportionate to changing risks. We also consider feedback from audits, compliance checks, and operational experience to strengthen our control environment.

This statement is reviewed annually to reflect legal developments, emerging risks, and improvements in our due diligence processes. Annual review allows us to measure progress, update training, refine supplier audits, and improve reporting pathways. By revisiting our commitments each year, Man With Van Burntoak ensures that our modern slavery prevention efforts remain active, relevant, and effective.