Modern Slavery Statement for Man With A Van Beddington

At Man With A Van Beddington, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, respect, and accountability. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in any part of our operations or supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can affect many industries, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of abuse or coercion.

Our approach is built on clear principles: lawful conduct, ethical decision-making, and regular oversight. We expect everyone working with Man With A Van Beddington to uphold these values, including employees, contractors, and suppliers. Where risks are identified, we act promptly to investigate, address, and prevent recurrence. We believe that responsible business practice is not optional; it is a core part of how we operate.

As part of our commitment, we assess our operations and relationships to identify areas where modern slavery risks may exist. Although our services are primarily local and service-based, we recognise that risk may still arise through recruitment, outsourced services, equipment procurement, or subcontracted work. We therefore take a proactive and preventative stance rather than waiting for concerns to emerge.

Supplier management is a key part of our prevention strategy. We carry out supplier audits and due diligence checks to confirm that our partners share our ethical standards and comply with relevant labour laws. These checks may include reviewing policies, ownership structures, working conditions, and any available evidence of responsible employment practices. If a supplier fails to meet our expectations, we may require corrective action, suspend work, or end the relationship.

We also expect suppliers to maintain their own safeguards against exploitation. This includes having appropriate recruitment controls, fair pay practices, and transparent employment arrangements. By extending our expectations through the supply chain, Man With A Van Beddington helps reduce the chance that modern slavery could be hidden within business activity. Our aim is continuous improvement, not one-off compliance.

To support accountability, we provide several reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and in confidence. Reports may be made by employees, workers, suppliers, or other business partners if they suspect improper conduct, coercion, or unsafe labour practices. We treat all concerns seriously and investigate them promptly, while protecting individuals from retaliation, victimisation, or unfair treatment.

We encourage a culture where speaking up is supported and respected. Any allegation or suspicion of modern slavery will be reviewed carefully, and appropriate action will be taken where needed. This may include internal investigation, supplier review, referral to relevant authorities, or changes to our working practices. Our commitment is to act decisively and fairly whenever risk is identified.

Training and awareness are also important to our anti-slavery approach. We ensure that relevant team members understand the signs of exploitation and know how to respond if concerns arise. By keeping awareness high, Man With A Van Beddington strengthens its ability to spot unusual behaviour, detect irregularities, and protect vulnerable individuals.

We review this statement annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current legislation and best practice. The annual review considers any incidents, supplier findings, risk updates, and improvements needed in our procedures. Where necessary, we strengthen our controls and update our commitments to reflect lessons learned.

This statement reflects our ongoing dedication to ethical operations and responsible service delivery. Man With A Van Beddington will continue to work diligently to identify, prevent, and address modern slavery risks wherever they may occur. Our zero-tolerance stance, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review process form the foundation of our approach.

We believe that every individual deserves dignity, fair treatment, and freedom from exploitation. By maintaining strong controls and clear expectations, Man With A Van Beddington supports a safer and more transparent business environment for everyone connected to our work.