Modern Slavery Statement for Man with Van Dartmouth Park

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Man with Van Dartmouth Park takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. As a local removals and transport service, we recognise our responsibility to act ethically, protect human rights, and promote fair working practices in everything we do.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Man with Van Dartmouth Park has a clear zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. We are committed to conducting our business in a way that respects the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of all individuals involved in delivering our services, whether directly employed by us or engaged through third parties.

No form of exploitation is acceptable within our organisation or supply chain. Any suspected case of modern slavery will be treated as a serious breach of our standards and may result in termination of contracts, suspension of relationships, and, where appropriate, reporting to relevant authorities.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Man with Van Dartmouth Park provides man and van, removals, and related transport services. Our primary risks relate to the use of temporary labour, subcontracted drivers, vehicle hire companies, fuel providers, equipment suppliers, and facilities services. We aim to work only with reputable partners who share our commitment to ethical practice and full compliance with labour and human rights legislation.

Policies and Governance

Our approach to preventing modern slavery is embedded in the way we operate. We maintain clear internal expectations around:

Respect for human rights and fair employment practices, including lawful pay, working hours, and safe working conditions. Ethical procurement, requiring suppliers and subcontractors to comply with all applicable labour and human rights laws. Prompt investigation of concerns, with protection from retaliation for anyone raising an issue in good faith.

These principles are communicated to staff, managers, and key suppliers and are supported by management oversight to ensure they are implemented in daily operations.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We expect all our suppliers and subcontractors to operate to standards consistent with our own. As part of our due diligence, we assess potential and existing suppliers based on their labour practices, reputation, and compliance history. Where necessary, we may request evidence of their policies, training, and procedures to combat modern slavery and human trafficking.

Man with Van Dartmouth Park reserves the right to conduct audits or request audits to verify that suppliers are upholding legal and ethical obligations. These audits may include reviewing documentation, site visits where appropriate, and discussions with management about how they manage labour risks. Suppliers that fail to meet our standards may be required to implement corrective actions or may be removed from our approved list.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to increasing awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff and key contractors. Managers and team leaders who engage suppliers or supervise workers are made aware of indicators of exploitation, such as signs of coercion, restriction of movement, or withholding of documents or wages. This awareness helps ensure that concerns are identified and addressed at an early stage.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

Man with Van Dartmouth Park encourages anyone connected with our business, including employees, subcontractors, and suppliers, to report any concerns about possible modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised directly with management or through established internal reporting channels.

We will investigate all reported concerns promptly and sensitively, maintaining confidentiality where possible and protecting those who raise issues in good faith from retaliation. If evidence of modern slavery is found, we will take appropriate remedial and disciplinary action and, where necessary, cooperate with law enforcement or regulatory bodies.

Monitoring, Performance, and Annual Review

To ensure continual improvement, we regularly review how effectively we identify and manage modern slavery risks in our business and supply chain. This includes monitoring feedback from staff and suppliers, reviewing any reported incidents, and updating our procedures where needed.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year by our management. The annual review considers changes in our operations, supply chain structure, and legislation, as well as any lessons learned from audits, investigations, or staff feedback. Updated versions of this statement will reflect any enhancements to our approach and will be communicated internally and to key suppliers.

Approval of this Statement

This statement has been approved by the management of Man with Van Dartmouth Park, who take overall responsibility for its implementation and for ensuring that our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery continues to be reflected in all aspects of our work.