Man with Van Bankside Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Man with Van Bankside has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to act ethically and with integrity in all our relationships and to implement effective systems and controls to safeguard against any form of exploitation.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Man with Van Bankside has a clear zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to ensuring that all work is voluntary, fairly paid, and undertaken in a safe environment. We strictly prohibit the use of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour, child labour, and any form of human trafficking within our operations and among those who supply goods or services to us.

All managers, employees, and contractors are expected to uphold this policy and to conduct themselves in a manner that reflects our core values of respect, fairness, and transparency. We will not knowingly work with any organisation that is involved in or turns a blind eye to modern slavery practices.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Man with Van Bankside provides transport and removal services, operating with a mix of directly engaged staff and carefully selected third-party partners. Our supply chain includes vehicle leasing and maintenance providers, fuel suppliers, equipment and packaging suppliers, and occasional subcontracted transport services.

We understand that risks can exist at different levels of our supply chain. We therefore seek to work only with reputable suppliers and subcontractors who share our commitment to ethical labour practices and compliance with applicable laws on modern slavery and human rights.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We require our key suppliers and subcontractors to confirm that they comply with all relevant labour, employment, and human rights legislation, including laws relating to modern slavery and human trafficking. We expect them to maintain appropriate policies and controls to prevent exploitation and abusive working conditions.

Where appropriate, we conduct proportionate due diligence on new and existing suppliers. This may include requesting evidence of their own modern slavery policies, reviewing publicly available information, and assessing their labour practices. For higher-risk categories, we reserve the right to carry out audits or request independent verification to ensure that their operations align with our standards.

If we identify non-compliance or serious concerns, we will work with the supplier to address the issues within a reasonable timeframe. Where improvement is not possible or cooperation is refused, we will consider suspending or terminating the relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Man with Van Bankside encourages all employees, agency workers, subcontractors, and business partners to raise any concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices at the earliest possible stage. Individuals may report concerns directly to their line manager or to a senior member of management.

We treat all reports seriously and will investigate them promptly, thoroughly, and sensitively. We are committed to ensuring that no person suffers any form of retaliation, victimisation, or disadvantage for reporting a genuine concern in good faith, even if it is not substantiated following investigation.

Where credible allegations arise involving suppliers or subcontractors, we will engage with the parties involved to understand the situation, seek remediation where harm has occurred, and, if necessary, end the relationship.

Training and Awareness

We strive to raise awareness of modern slavery risks among our workforce. Relevant staff receive guidance on recognising the signs of exploitation and on the appropriate channels for reporting concerns. We encourage ongoing dialogue so that modern slavery and human rights remain embedded considerations in our everyday operations and decision-making.

Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior management of Man with Van Bankside. They are tasked with ensuring that our policies remain effective and that any identified risks are addressed in a timely manner.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every twelve months, or more frequently if required by changes in legislation or in our business activities. As part of this annual review, we assess the effectiveness of our measures, consider feedback from employees and stakeholders, and look for opportunities to strengthen our controls, due diligence processes, and training.

By continuing to refine our practices, we aim to reduce the risk of modern slavery within our business and supply chains and to play our part in promoting fair and humane working conditions for all.