Modern Slavery Statement for Staines Removals

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Staines Removals has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically, with integrity and transparency in all business dealings, and to putting effective systems and controls in place to safeguard against any form of modern slavery.

Our Organisation and Supply Chain

Staines Removals provides professional removal, relocation, and associated services to residential and commercial customers. Our workforce includes directly employed staff and, where required, vetted contractors. Our supply chain primarily consists of providers of vehicles, fuel, packaging materials, storage facilities, equipment maintenance services, and certain labour and subcontracted services.

We recognise that some areas of our supply chain may carry a higher risk of labour exploitation, particularly where lower-skilled or temporary labour is used or where goods or services originate from sectors or locations known to present modern slavery risks. We are committed to identifying, assessing, and addressing these risks in a structured and ongoing manner.

Zero-Tolerance Approach

Staines Removals operates a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced or compulsory labour, and child labour. We do not tolerate any practices that are inconsistent with basic human rights and fair working conditions, whether within our own operations or those of our suppliers and contractors.

All employees, agency workers, and contractors engaged by Staines Removals are expected to uphold this zero-tolerance stance. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships with any individual, supplier, or partner that is found to be involved in, or knowingly turning a blind eye to, modern slavery practices.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect our suppliers, subcontractors, and other business partners to share our commitment to ethical conduct and to comply with all applicable laws relating to employment practices, human rights, and modern slavery. As part of our supplier due diligence process, we seek assurances that appropriate policies, controls, and monitoring are in place.

Where appropriate, we conduct risk-based supplier audits and reviews. These may include requests for documented policies, confirmation of right-to-work procedures, details of recruitment practices, and evidence of training or awareness programmes on modern slavery. If concerns are identified, we will work with the supplier on corrective actions. Persistent failure to improve or to cooperate may result in the termination of the business relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Protection

Staines Removals encourages all employees, contractors, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or unethical labour practices, whether within our business or in our supply chain. Reports may be made to line managers, senior management, or through internal reporting channels made available within the company.

We will investigate all reports promptly, fairly, and sensitively. No individual will suffer any form of detrimental treatment, retaliation, or disadvantage for raising a concern in good faith. Where there is evidence of modern slavery or related abuse, we will take appropriate action, which may include notifying relevant authorities and ending relationships with responsible parties.

Training and Awareness

To support our zero-tolerance approach, we provide appropriate guidance and information to relevant employees, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management. This helps our people recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand how to escalate concerns.

We aim to embed respect for human rights into our company culture, policies, and day-to-day decision making, ensuring that modern slavery considerations form part of how we select and work with suppliers and contractors.

Monitoring and Annual Review

Staines Removals is committed to continuous improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery. We regularly review our policies, risk assessments, supplier oversight, and reporting arrangements to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to our operations and supply chain.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed, updated where necessary, and approved by senior management on an annual basis. The review will consider any incidents reported, audit findings, changes in our business, and developments in relevant legislation or best practice. By maintaining this ongoing review process, we aim to strengthen our safeguards, enhance transparency, and uphold our responsibility to protect the rights and dignity of all individuals who contribute to our business and services.