House Clearance Brixton Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by House Clearance Brixton to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to act ethically, transparently, and with integrity in all of our business dealings, and to put effective systems and controls in place to safeguard against any form of exploitation.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

House Clearance Brixton operates a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, and any form of servitude. This commitment applies to all aspects of our business, including direct employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers. We will not knowingly work with any organisation or individual involved in such practices and will take immediate action to terminate relationships where credible concerns are identified.

We require everyone who works for or with us to comply with our ethical standards and all applicable labour laws. Our management team is responsible for ensuring that these standards are communicated, understood, and enforced throughout the business.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

House Clearance Brixton provides professional house clearance and related services. Our supply chain includes providers of waste management, recycling, transport, equipment, cleaning materials, and office supplies. We recognise that modern slavery risks can exist at multiple tiers of the supply chain, including in the sourcing of raw materials and in subcontracted labour.

We are committed to working only with suppliers and partners that share our values and demonstrate a clear commitment to fair and safe working conditions. Where possible, we seek to work with reputable and locally based suppliers who are transparent about their own labour practices.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Before entering into or renewing contracts, we conduct due diligence on key suppliers to assess their ethical and labour practices. This may include requesting information on their policies, workforce arrangements, and compliance with relevant legislation. We expect suppliers to confirm that they do not engage in or tolerate modern slavery within their own operations or supply chains.

We reserve the right to conduct audits or request evidence from suppliers to verify compliance. Where we identify potential risks, we will engage with the supplier to seek improvements through corrective action plans, enhanced monitoring, or revised contracts. If a supplier fails to address serious concerns within a reasonable timeframe, we will consider suspending or terminating the relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

House Clearance Brixton encourages all employees, workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns may relate to our own operations or to those of any third party associated with our business.

Reports can be made to a line manager, a senior manager, or directly to the company owner. We will treat all reports seriously, investigate them promptly, and take appropriate action where necessary. We are committed to protecting anyone who raises concerns in good faith from victimisation or retaliation, even if those concerns are not substantiated upon investigation.

Training and Awareness

We provide guidance and information to relevant staff so they can understand the signs of modern slavery and know how to respond if they witness or suspect wrongdoing. Managers and team leaders are expected to promote a culture of openness and integrity, where ethical concerns can be raised without fear.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

House Clearance Brixton recognises that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We are committed to continually improving our systems, procedures, and awareness as legislation, best practice, and our business activities evolve.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every 12 months by senior management. The review will consider changes in our operations, lessons learned from any incidents or investigations, feedback from suppliers and staff, and developments in legal and regulatory requirements. Where necessary, we will update our policies, supplier requirements, and training materials to strengthen our approach.

This statement has been approved by the management of House Clearance Brixton and represents our commitment to responsible and ethical business conduct in relation to modern slavery and human trafficking.