Modern Slavery Statement

Man With a Van Belmont Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions taken by Man With a Van Belmont to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and in full compliance with applicable laws on modern slavery and human rights.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Man With a Van Belmont maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, and any exploitation that removes a person’s freedom for personal or commercial gain. This commitment applies to all aspects of our business, including our direct operations, contractors, and supply chains.

All staff, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers are expected to act with integrity and in line with our values. Any conduct that facilitates or ignores modern slavery is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to terminate relationships with any individual or organisation found to be involved in modern slavery or to be in serious breach of this policy.

Our Operations and Supply Chains

Man With a Van Belmont operates within the transport and removals sector. Our primary risks relate to the use of subcontracted labour, vehicle hire and maintenance services, fuel and equipment suppliers, and other logistics-related services. We aim to work only with reputable partners who share our commitment to fair treatment, safe working conditions, and respect for human rights.

We expect all suppliers and subcontractors to comply with all legislation related to employment, health and safety, and modern slavery, and to maintain transparent employment practices, including fair pay, voluntary work arrangements, and lawful working hours.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We are strengthening our supplier due diligence to reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chains. This includes assessing new suppliers for indicators of labour exploitation and reviewing existing suppliers in higher-risk categories. We may request evidence of a supplier’s own modern slavery policies, employment practices, and right-to-work checks.

Man With a Van Belmont reserves the right to conduct supplier audits, either directly or through trusted third parties, where we believe there is a heightened risk or where concerns have been raised. These audits may cover recruitment practices, working conditions, wage records, and subcontracting arrangements. If non-compliance is identified, we will seek corrective action within a reasonable timeframe or, if necessary, end the commercial relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery connected to our business or supply chains. Concerns may include indicators of forced labour, unsafe or degrading conditions, unlawful recruitment fees, retention of identity documents, or any behaviour that suggests a person is being controlled or exploited.

Reports can be made confidentially to management within Man With a Van Belmont, or through existing internal reporting and grievance procedures. We will take every report seriously, investigate promptly and fairly, and take appropriate action where wrongdoing is identified. We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against any individual who raises a concern in good faith.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities

Management at Man With a Van Belmont is responsible for promoting awareness of this Modern Slavery Statement and ensuring that staff understand their role in identifying and preventing modern slavery. Where appropriate, training and guidance will be provided to employees involved in supplier selection, contract management, or recruitment so that they can recognise warning signs of exploitation.

All staff are expected to familiarise themselves with this statement and to report any concerns immediately. Managers must ensure that working practices within their teams reflect our zero-tolerance approach and comply with relevant laws and internal policies.

Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement

We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. Man With a Van Belmont will review this Modern Slavery Statement annually, or more frequently if required by changes in law, industry practice, or the structure of our business and supply chains.

As part of our annual review, we will assess the effectiveness of our due diligence, supplier audits, training initiatives, and reporting mechanisms. Where we identify areas for improvement, we will update our procedures and take further steps to enhance transparency and reduce risk. This statement represents our current commitments and our determination to continually strengthen our approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking.