Modern Slavery Statement for Westbrompton Removals

Westbrompton Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, respect, and accountability. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that the removals and logistics sector can involve multiple suppliers, subcontractors, and temporary labour arrangements, which may increase risk if robust controls are not in place.

As part of our zero-tolerance policy, Westbrompton Removals prohibits any form of modern slavery in our business activities. All staff, contractors, and suppliers are expected to comply with this principle. We require ethical conduct, lawful employment practices, and fair treatment of workers. Any breach of this standard may result in suspension, contract termination, or other remedial action.

We understand that prevention begins with awareness. Therefore, Westbrompton Removals provides internal guidance to help employees identify warning signs such as withholding of wages, restricted movement, debt bondage, document retention, or unsafe working conditions. These indicators are taken seriously and investigated promptly.

Our due diligence process is designed to reduce risk across the supply chain. We conduct supplier screening before engagement and review key partners periodically. Where appropriate, we request evidence of recruitment practices, right-to-work checks, wage compliance, and health and safety procedures. We also expect suppliers to maintain their own ethical standards and to cascade these expectations to their subcontractors.

Supplier audits form a central part of our approach. Westbrompton Removals may carry out announced or unannounced audits of higher-risk suppliers to assess labour practices, worker welfare, and record-keeping. Findings are documented, and corrective actions are agreed with clear deadlines. If a supplier fails to improve, we may end the relationship.

Training and awareness are essential in supporting effective monitoring. Relevant team members receive instruction on recognising modern slavery risks, applying due diligence checks, and escalating concerns. We aim to ensure that our employees understand both their responsibilities and the broader ethical commitment represented by the Westbrompton Removals modern slavery statement.

We encourage reporting without fear of retaliation. Concerns may be raised through internal management channels, directly to senior leadership, or via confidential reporting routes established by the business. All reports are treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated in a timely manner. Where concerns involve external suppliers or labour providers, we cooperate with them to resolve issues and protect affected workers.

Our reporting channels are intended to support openness and accountability. Employees and contractors are expected to raise concerns as early as possible, including suspicions related to recruitment fees, identity document confiscation, coercion, or other forms of exploitation. Protection from victimisation is fundamental to our approach, and no individual should suffer detriment for speaking up in good faith.

In addition to immediate investigation, we record allegations and outcomes to identify trends and strengthen our controls. This helps Westbrompton Removals improve supplier oversight, refine training, and maintain a practical risk-management framework that is responsive to changing circumstances.

The company reviews this statement and its supporting measures at least annually. The annual review considers new legal expectations, operational changes, audit results, incident reports, and supplier performance. Where improvements are identified, we update our procedures accordingly to ensure the business continues to uphold the highest ethical standards.

Senior management has responsibility for overseeing implementation, monitoring progress, and ensuring that anti-slavery controls remain effective. The commitment of leadership is vital to sustaining a culture where exploitation has no place. Westbrompton Removals expects all personnel to share in this responsibility by acting carefully, reporting concerns, and following established processes.

Through this statement, Westbrompton Removals reaffirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery in all forms. We will continue to strengthen due diligence, audit suppliers, improve reporting mechanisms, and review our practices each year so that our operations remain lawful, ethical, and respectful of human rights.