Modern Slavery Statement — House Clearance Wandsworth

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitments and actions of House Clearance Wandsworth and related Wandsworth house clearance operations to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chain. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and have a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in our house clearance services and waste management activities.

Our policy applies to everyone who works for or on behalf of the company — employees, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers. House-clearance Wandsworth is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems to ensure slavery is not taking place anywhere in our own business or in any supply chains we control.

The core of our approach is prevention: we identify and assess potential risk areas, address those risks through clear contractual requirements and monitor compliance. This statement covers the financial year and the geographical scope of our Wandsworth clearance services, including local partners and third-party contractors who deliver house clearance, removals and disposal work on our behalf.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy and Expectations

We operate a zero-tolerance stance. Any individual or supplier found to be involved in modern slavery or exploitation will face immediate action, including termination of contracts and referral to the appropriate authorities. Our supplier code of conduct makes clear that compliance with labour laws, fair pay, decent working conditions and voluntary employment are non-negotiable requirements for any company supplying to House Clearance Wandsworth.

To support this policy we carry out due diligence and regular supplier audits. Audit activities include document checks, site visits where appropriate and worker interviews to verify working conditions. Audit findings inform remedial actions and, where necessary, the immediate suspension of suppliers who fail to meet our standards.

We have established the following audit and assessment measures to reduce risk across our clearance services:

• Verification of identity and right to work for employees and sub-contractors
• Contract review to ensure terms prohibit forced labour
• Periodic site-based assessments and compliance checks
• Financial and operational checks on new and high-risk suppliers

Reporting Channels and Worker Protections

We maintain secure and confidential reporting channels to allow employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about slavery, exploitation or unsafe practices. Reports are investigated promptly and sensitively. Protection from retaliation is assured for anyone making a genuine disclosure.

In addition to formal reporting, our managers receive training to recognise signs of exploitation and to respond appropriately. This training forms part of regular induction and refresher sessions for all staff engaged in Wandsworth house clearance and associated logistics.

We also ensure that workers are informed about their rights and the company’s expectations through clear communications and accessible policies. Where issues are identified, corrective action plans are implemented and monitored to ensure sustained improvement.

Monitoring effectiveness is critical. We track performance through key metrics, audit outcomes and the number and nature of reports made through our channels. Our procurement and compliance teams review these indicators regularly to identify trends and focus areas for improvement across all house clearance services in Wandsworth.

The Board and senior leadership are responsible for overseeing compliance with this statement. We require all suppliers to commit contractually to our standards and to cooperate with audits and investigations. Non-compliance results in remediation requirements or termination of the business relationship.

We are committed to continuous improvement. This statement is part of an ongoing programme of risk assessment, supplier engagement, staff training and operational controls designed to eradicate modern slavery from our operations and supply chains.

We will review this Modern Slavery Statement annually and revise it as necessary to reflect changes in our business, the supply chain and emerging risk areas. The annual review will include an assessment of audit results, reporting trends and the effectiveness of our training and supplier due diligence processes.

By making and implementing this statement, House Clearance Wandsworth affirms its commitment to ethical practices and to ensuring that our community-facing clearance and disposal services are free from exploitation and modern slavery. We will continue to work with partners and stakeholders to uphold these standards and drive positive change across the sector.