Modern Slavery Statement for Roehampton Removals

Roehampton Removals 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 modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative working practices within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can take many forms, including debt bondage, servitude, coercion, and the abuse of vulnerable workers. Our commitment is rooted in a zero-tolerance policy that applies to all employees, contractors, agency workers, and suppliers connected with Roehampton Removals.

We expect the same high standards from everyone who contributes to our business. This means ensuring fair recruitment, lawful employment, safe working conditions, and respect for dignity at every stage of service delivery. To support this, our internal policies are designed to identify and reduce risks associated with recruitment, transport, labour sourcing, and subcontracting. As a Roehampton Removals company, we aim to promote responsible practices across every aspect of our work.

Our approach begins with due diligence. We assess new suppliers and review existing relationships to understand the potential for labour exploitation, especially where there is a risk of hidden subcontracting or labour agency involvement. Supplier onboarding includes scrutiny of employment practices, right-to-work compliance, wage processes, and evidence that workers are treated fairly. Where concerns are identified, we require corrective action or, where necessary, terminate the relationship.

Our Commitment and Governance

Roehampton Removals maintains a clear governance framework to oversee compliance with this statement. Senior management is responsible for reviewing policy implementation and ensuring that anti-slavery standards remain embedded in decision-making. We provide awareness information to staff so they can recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, poor accommodation, withholding of wages, or excessive control by third parties. Roehampton Removals modern slavery prevention is not treated as a one-time exercise, but as an ongoing responsibility.

Training and internal guidance help our teams understand how modern slavery risks may arise in a removals context, particularly where short-term labour, temporary placements, or outsourced services are used. We encourage a culture in which concerns are raised early and handled promptly. This proactive stance supports safer working practices and reinforces our commitment to ethical operations.

Supplier audits are a central part of our control measures. We carry out risk-based audits of key suppliers and service partners, focusing on labour sourcing, wage records, documentation, working hours, and evidence of freedom of movement. Findings are recorded, reviewed, and followed up. Suppliers that fail to meet our expectations are required to improve within a defined timeframe, and persistent non-compliance may lead to suspension or removal from our approved list.

Reporting Channels and Response

We recognise that employees and third parties may only feel safe reporting concerns if they can do so confidentially and without fear of retaliation. For that reason, Roehampton Removals provides clear reporting channels for suspected misconduct, including anonymous escalation routes where appropriate. Anyone raising a concern is protected from victimisation, and all reports are reviewed promptly and sensitively. Where allegations suggest modern slavery or trafficking, we escalate to the appropriate authorities and take immediate steps to protect affected individuals.

Our response process includes evidence gathering, risk assessment, and corrective action planning. If a concern is linked to a supplier, we may suspend new work, increase monitoring, or require an independent review. We also maintain records of concerns and resolutions so that patterns can be identified and future risks reduced. This helps ensure our anti-slavery framework remains effective and proportionate.

Every year, we complete an annual review of this statement and the wider controls that support it. The review considers changes in legislation, operational risk, supplier performance, and lessons learned from any incidents or audits. Where improvements are identified, we update policies, strengthen training, and refine oversight measures. Through continuous review, Roehampton Removals reaffirms its commitment to preventing exploitation and protecting the rights and wellbeing of everyone connected to our business.