Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Swiss Cottage
Man With Van Swiss Cottage 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 modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can affect people in many forms, including debt bondage, child labour, and coercive recruitment practices, and we take a zero-tolerance approach to any such conduct.
Our commitment applies to every part of the business, from direct operations to third-party relationships. We expect all employees, contractors, and suppliers connected with Man With Van Swiss Cottage to uphold the highest ethical standards. This statement reflects our ongoing responsibility to identify risks, improve controls, and maintain transparency in the way we work. We believe that ethical business practice is not optional; it is central to the trust placed in us by clients, partners, and the wider community.
To support this position, we maintain policies and procedures designed to reduce risk and promote accountability. These include recruitment checks, right-to-work verification, and clear employment terms that prohibit coercion or hidden fees. We also provide internal awareness training so that staff can recognise signs of exploitation, understand escalation routes, and act promptly where concerns arise. Our approach is proactive rather than reactive, helping us identify vulnerable points before harm occurs.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
Man With Van Swiss Cottage carries out proportionate due diligence on suppliers and service providers before engagement and during the relationship. We assess the nature of the service, the location of work, and any indicators of higher risk, particularly where labour is sourced through intermediaries. Where appropriate, we request evidence of compliance, including labour practices, subcontracting arrangements, and workplace standards. Suppliers must confirm that they do not use forced labour, exploitative recruitment, or any practice inconsistent with this statement.
Supplier audits are an important part of our monitoring framework. These audits may include document reviews, workforce checks, and assessments of subcontractor controls. If concerns are identified, we require immediate corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if improvements are not made. This is especially relevant in logistics and moving services, where temporary labour, seasonal demand, and layered supply chains can increase exposure to risk. We aim to work only with responsible partners who share our commitment to lawful and ethical conduct.
In addition to audits, we review supplier performance against ethical expectations as part of our procurement process. Any failure to meet these expectations is treated seriously, and repeated non-compliance can lead to removal from approved supplier lists. By using modern slavery controls consistently, we help safeguard workers and strengthen the integrity of our service delivery. Our goal is to create a supply chain where respect for human dignity is embedded in every transaction.
Reporting, Escalation, and Review
We encourage anyone who suspects abuse, unethical recruitment, or labour exploitation to raise a concern without delay. Reporting channels are designed to be accessible, discreet, and free from retaliation. Concerns may be raised internally through management or compliance processes, and all reports are handled confidentially where possible. We do not tolerate victimisation of any person who speaks up in good faith. Every report is assessed promptly, documented carefully, and escalated where necessary for investigation and action.
Where a concern is substantiated, we respond with appropriate remedial steps, which may include further audits, suspension of work, supplier termination, or support for affected individuals. We also recognise that modern slavery is a changing risk, so our controls must evolve with the business. The board and senior management review progress regularly to ensure that responsibilities are clear and that corrective action is followed through effectively.
This statement is subject to annual review to confirm that it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with current legal and ethical expectations. During the review cycle, we assess supplier risk, incident trends, policy effectiveness, and staff awareness. We then update our measures where needed to reflect new risks or improved practice. Continuous improvement is essential to our approach, and we are committed to strengthening our response year after year.
Man With Van Swiss Cottage will continue to promote a culture of vigilance, accountability, and respect. Through clear standards, supplier audits, practical reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to reduce the risk of exploitation across our operations. This statement represents our firm commitment to preventing modern slavery and protecting the dignity and rights of every worker connected to our business.