Modern Slavery Statement for Willesden Removals

Willesden Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the removals and logistics sector can present risks linked to labour exploitation, and we take our responsibilities seriously. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every part of the business, including recruitment, subcontracting, warehousing, transport, and the selection of suppliers.

We expect all employees, agency workers, contractors, and business partners to uphold the same standards. Any form of coercion, debt bondage, document retention, or unfair recruitment practice is prohibited. We aim to ensure that everyone working with Willesden Removals is treated with dignity, paid lawfully, and able to work voluntarily.

Our Policies and Governance

Our internal controls are designed to identify and reduce the risk of modern slavery. Hiring practices are checked to ensure workers have the legal right to work and are employed on transparent terms. Managers receive guidance on spotting indicators of exploitation, such as restricted movement, unusual control over wages, or signs that an individual may be under pressure from another party. These checks support our wider Willesden Removals modern slavery framework.

We also assess our supply chain relationships before engagement and during the course of the contract. Suppliers must confirm compliance with labour laws and demonstrate ethical recruitment practices. Where appropriate, we require written assurances that subcontractors follow equivalent standards and do not use forced or trafficked labour.

Supplier audits are an important part of our monitoring programme. Depending on the nature of the service, audits may include document reviews, labour practice checks, and confirmation of wage and working-hour compliance. Where concerns are identified, we investigate promptly and may require corrective action, enhanced oversight, or termination of the relationship if issues are not resolved.

Training, Monitoring, and Reporting

Staff are trained to recognise warning signs and understand the importance of ethical conduct. Training includes practical examples of suspicious behaviour, such as workers being accompanied and speaking on their behalf, poor accommodation conditions, or inconsistent employment records. Our approach to modern slavery prevention at Willesden Removals is based on vigilance, transparency, and accountability.

Reporting Channels

We encourage anyone connected with the business to raise concerns without delay. Reports may be made through line managers, senior leadership, or designated internal reporting procedures. Concerns are handled confidentially and investigated fairly. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern in good faith. This reporting structure helps us respond quickly where risks of exploitation may exist.

All allegations are reviewed carefully, and appropriate corrective measures are taken when necessary. If a matter involves a supplier or subcontractor, we may suspend work, request further evidence, or carry out a targeted review to protect workers and maintain ethical standards across the Willesden Removals supply chain.

Annual review is central to the effectiveness of this statement. We review our policies, supplier controls, training materials, and reporting outcomes at least once every year to ensure they remain fit for purpose. The review process considers changes in legislation, operational risks, and lessons learned from audits or investigations. Where improvements are needed, we update our procedures and communicate changes across the business.

We also seek to strengthen our due diligence over time by refining supplier questionnaires, expanding audit coverage, and improving staff awareness. This continuous improvement approach reflects our belief that responsible business practice is not static. It must evolve as risks change.

In conclusion, Willesden Removals is committed to preventing modern slavery in all its forms. Through a zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and an annual review process, we aim to protect people, uphold the law, and operate responsibly. We will continue to monitor our performance and take meaningful action wherever risk is identified.