Modern Slavery Statement for Man With A Van Harrow

At Man With A Van Harrow, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in our operations and supply chains. We recognise that every person involved in our services deserves dignity and lawful working conditions.

Our zero-tolerance policy applies to all employees, contractors, partners, and suppliers associated with Man With A Van Harrow. We do not accept any form of modern slavery or unethical labour practice, and we expect the same standard from everyone who works with us. This includes careful checks on hiring practices, working hours, wages, and the treatment of workers across our service network.

To support compliance, Man With A Van Harrow uses supplier assessments and due diligence procedures before and during engagement with third parties. We evaluate suppliers based on their labour standards, legal compliance, and ability to demonstrate ethical business conduct. Where appropriate, we request written confirmations, policy evidence, and records showing that workers are treated fairly and lawfully.

We also carry out supplier audits on a risk-based schedule. These audits may include reviewing documentation, checking recruitment practices, and examining subcontractor arrangements to identify any signs of coercion, debt bondage, restricted movement, or hidden exploitation. If a concern is identified, we seek immediate clarification and require corrective action within a defined timeframe.

Training is an important part of our approach. Team members involved in procurement, operations, and supplier management are encouraged to recognise warning signs of slavery and trafficking. Awareness, accountability, and consistent action help ensure that suspected abuse is identified early and addressed appropriately. We believe prevention is strongest when responsibility is shared throughout the business.

Our reporting channels are designed to make concerns easier to raise and harder to ignore. Anyone connected with Man With A Van Harrow may report suspected wrongdoing through internal management routes, and all concerns are reviewed confidentially and seriously. Reports may relate to worker mistreatment, unsafe conditions, false documentation, wage irregularities, or unusual recruitment fees that may indicate exploitation.

We encourage an open culture in which concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Where a report is made, we assess the risk promptly, preserve relevant information, and investigate the issue with care. If modern slavery is suspected, we act decisively, which may include suspending a supplier relationship, requesting an independent review, or notifying the relevant authorities where required by law.

In addition to internal oversight, we regularly review our procurement standards to ensure that ethical expectations remain practical and effective. This includes checking that any new supplier relationships are aligned with our anti-slavery commitments and that existing arrangements continue to meet our standards. We expect suppliers to cooperate fully with reviews and to show continuous improvement where weaknesses are identified.

Man With A Van Harrow understands that modern slavery risks can change over time, particularly as markets, labour arrangements, and subcontracting structures evolve. For that reason, we maintain a proportionate risk assessment process that focuses attention on higher-risk activities and the potential vulnerabilities of workers. Our aim is to reduce exposure to exploitation before harm occurs.

This statement is subject to annual review. Each year, we assess the effectiveness of our controls, update our policies where needed, and consider whether additional measures are required to strengthen prevention and detection. The review takes into account any reported incidents, supplier audit findings, regulatory developments, and changes in operational risk.

Through these measures, Man With A Van Harrow affirms its commitment to ethical practice and responsible business conduct. We will continue to improve our safeguards, monitor our supply chain carefully, and uphold a working environment free from slavery, trafficking, and exploitation. Our position is clear: modern slavery has no place in our business or in the services we provide.