Modern Slavery Statement for House Removals

We declare a zero-tolerance policy to modern slavery and human trafficking across our house removals and home moving services. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines the measures the organisation takes across all residential removals and moving services operations to prevent forced labour, debt bondage, child labour and other exploitative practices. Our commitment covers both direct employees and the extended supply chain used to deliver residential moving, house removal and domestic relocation services.

Our policy applies to all colleagues, contractors and partners engaged in house removal, home removals and related moving services. We expect everyone connected with our moving company to share our standards. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious disciplinary matter, and may result in termination of contracts or legal action where appropriate. We emphasise prevention, identification and remediation through robust controls and awareness.

Due Diligence and Risk Assessment

The company undertakes systematic risk assessments for suppliers and subcontractors used in house removals and residential moving operations. We evaluate risks based on geography, sector, recruitment practices and the nature of the services provided. Our due diligence includes background checks, employment records, and validation of right to work documentation. We embed anti-slavery clauses into supplier agreements to require compliance and permit audits and corrective action.

We operate a programme of supplier audits tailored to the house removal and moving services sector. Audits combine remote assessments and on-site inspections where feasible. Items monitored include working hours, wage records, recruitment fees, accommodation standards and the presence of coercive practices. Audits are prioritised for suppliers in higher-risk areas or those supplying labour-intensive services such as packing, driving and manual handling.

Supplier Audits and Contractual Controls

• Pre-qualification screening before engagement for all residential removals partners.
• Periodic audits with corrective action plans and follow-up to verify remediation.
• Contract clauses that allow termination for modern slavery breaches and require transparency in labour supply chains.

These controls help ensure that subcontractors and suppliers supporting house removal operations meet our standards and legal obligations.

We maintain clear reporting channels to encourage the reporting of concerns in relation to modern slavery in home removals. Reports can be made confidentially and without fear of retaliation. The reporting framework is supported by training for staff and partners on how to recognise signs of exploitation and how to escalate concerns. All allegations are investigated promptly, impartially and in accordance with our disciplinary and safeguarding procedures.

Training, Remediation and Continuous Improvement are central to our approach. We provide induction and refresher training for employees and key suppliers involved in residential removals, focusing on indicators of modern slavery, victim support and legal obligations. Where exploitation is identified, we prioritise the welfare of affected individuals and work with relevant agencies to provide necessary support and remediation measures.

We monitor the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures using performance indicators relevant to house removals operations, including the number of supplier audits completed, corrective actions implemented and training uptake across our moving services teams. Records of audits, investigations and actions taken are maintained and reviewed regularly to ensure transparency and accountability.

Annual Review and Governance An annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies is conducted to reflect changes in risk profiles, legal requirements and operational practices in the house removal sector. The review includes feedback from internal stakeholders and selected external partners, and it results in updated risk assessments, revised audit schedules and strengthened contractual requirements where necessary. The board and senior management endorse the annual review, demonstrating leadership commitment to eradicating modern slavery from all aspects of our home removals and residential relocation services.