Man With Van Barnes is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that these crimes can affect many sectors, including transport, logistics, storage, cleaning, maintenance, and subcontracted services. As a responsible moving company, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation and expect the same standard from everyone who works with us.

Our commitment applies across all parts of the business, including recruitment, onboarding, day-to-day operations, and procurement. We do not tolerate any practices that undermine the dignity or freedom of individuals. To support this position, Man With Van Barnes promotes fair working conditions, lawful employment, and ethical decision-making. We also require workers, suppliers, and partners to act in a way that reflects the values of our Man With Van Barnes modern slavery policy.

We understand that the risk of modern slavery may increase where work is outsourced or where labour is supplied through third parties. For that reason, we take a risk-based approach to prevention. Our due diligence process considers the nature of the service, the location of the work, and the vulnerability of the labour involved. Where appropriate, we request evidence of lawful employment, right-to-work checks, and compliance with applicable labour laws.

Supplier oversight is a key part of our approach. Man With Van Barnes carries out supplier audits and periodic reviews to help identify warning signs such as unexplained wage deductions, excessive working hours, unsafe accommodation, or restricted freedom of movement. If any concern is identified, we investigate promptly and may require corrective action, further evidence, or termination of the relationship. This applies to both direct suppliers and subcontracted service providers associated with Man With Van Barnes moving services.

We also maintain clear reporting channels so that any concern can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Employees, contractors, and supply chain partners are encouraged to report suspicious behaviour, unethical labour practices, or any indication of exploitation through internal reporting routes. All reports are treated seriously, assessed confidentially, and escalated where necessary. Anyone raising a concern in good faith will be protected from victimisation or adverse treatment.

Training and awareness are important to our prevention efforts. Relevant team members receive information on identifying potential indicators of exploitation, including coercion, document retention, debt bondage, and inconsistent employment arrangements. Managers are expected to act promptly if concerns arise and to support a culture where ethical conduct is normal practice. Through these measures, our modern slavery commitment at Man With Van Barnes becomes part of everyday operations rather than a standalone policy.

The business recognises that compliance is not a one-time exercise. We therefore conduct an annual review of this statement and the controls that support it. During the review, we examine supplier performance, reported concerns, audit outcomes, and any changes in legislation or industry risk. This process helps us strengthen our approach and ensure that our Man With Van Barnes slavery statement remains relevant, effective, and aligned with best practice.

If a supplier or contractor fails to meet our standards, we will respond proportionately and decisively. Actions may include improvement plans, closer monitoring, suspension of work, or ending the relationship where serious breaches occur. We believe that ethical partnerships are essential to safe, lawful, and reliable service delivery. Our aim is not only to avoid complicity but to actively promote responsible business conduct across the services connected to Man With Van Barnes.

This statement reflects our ongoing responsibility to protect human rights and maintain a supply chain free from exploitation. Man With Van Barnes will continue to review risks, strengthen controls, and improve accountability as part of our long-term commitment to ethical operations. By applying a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our business or in the services we provide.