House Clearance Kennington Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by House Clearance Kennington in accordance with applicable modern slavery and human trafficking legislation. It sets out the steps we take to identify, prevent, and address the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. As a business providing house clearance and related services, we recognise our responsibility to respect human rights, safeguard vulnerable individuals, and conduct our activities ethically and transparently.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

House Clearance Kennington has a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced or compulsory labour, and child labour. We are committed to ensuring that our operations and those of our suppliers are free from practices that exploit people or undermine their dignity and fundamental rights. This commitment is supported by our directors and management, who are responsible for promoting an ethical culture across the business.

We expect the same zero-tolerance standards from all parties we engage with, including contractors, labour providers, and other third parties working on our behalf. Any breach of this principle is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of contracts or other appropriate actions.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

Our core activities include domestic and commercial house clearance services, waste handling, recycling arrangements, and associated logistics. Our supply chain primarily consists of transport and equipment providers, waste management and recycling partners, and occasional use of temporary labour from recognised agencies.

We recognise that some areas of our supply chain may present higher risks, particularly where manual labour and subcontracting are involved. We therefore focus our efforts on those areas and expect all suppliers to uphold high labour, health, safety, and ethical standards.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Before entering into new contracts, we carry out due diligence checks on key suppliers and contractors. These checks are designed to assess their compliance with labour laws, their ethical policies, and their approach to preventing modern slavery within their own operations and supply chains.

We require suppliers to confirm that they do not engage in modern slavery or human trafficking and that they provide safe, fair working conditions for all employees and workers. Where appropriate, we incorporate contractual clauses requiring compliance with modern slavery legislation and cooperation with our monitoring activities.

We conduct periodic audits and reviews of higher-risk suppliers. These may include requesting evidence of their own modern slavery policies, training programmes, and internal procedures, and, where practical, site visits or meetings to discuss their approach to labour standards. If concerns are identified, we work with the supplier to address them within an agreed timeframe. Failure to take corrective actions may result in suspension or termination of the relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

House Clearance Kennington is committed to providing safe and confidential channels through which concerns about modern slavery or unethical conduct can be raised. Employees, workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to report any suspicion of modern slavery, human trafficking, or related abuses connected to our operations or supply chain.

Concerns can be raised directly to a line manager, a senior member of management, or via our internal whistleblowing route. All reports are taken seriously and will be investigated promptly and fairly. We will not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, even if it is not substantiated upon investigation.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibility

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery lies with our senior management team. They ensure that relevant procedures are implemented, maintained, and communicated across the company. Staff involved in procurement, supplier management, and supervision of workers receive guidance on identifying potential risks and responding to concerns.

We promote awareness of modern slavery indicators, such as signs of coercion, restriction of movement, or withholding of identity documents. Employees are reminded of their obligation to report concerns and to support our zero-tolerance policy in their day-to-day activities.

Monitoring, Annual Review, and Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continually improving our approach to tackling modern slavery and human trafficking. Our modern slavery controls and procedures are reviewed at least once a year, or more frequently if required by changes in legislation, business activities, or identified risks.

During the annual review, we assess the effectiveness of our due diligence processes, supplier audits, training activities, and reporting channels. We also consider feedback from employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders, and update our policies and procedures where necessary.

This Modern Slavery Statement has been approved by the management of House Clearance Kennington and will be updated each year to reflect our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and protecting the rights and wellbeing of all individuals connected to our business.