Modern Slavery Statement — Removal Companies Removals

Removal Companies Removals is committed to upholding the highest standards of human rights and worker welfare across our removal services and throughout our supply chain. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, debt bondage, and human trafficking. This statement outlines our actions to prevent modern slavery within our operations and those of our subcontractors, removal company partners and supply networks.

Our zero-tolerance approach is embedded in company policies, procurement procedures and staff training. We make clear that any individual or organization found to be exploiting workers will be removed from our approved supplier list and subject to contractual and legal remedies where appropriate. Removing risk and protecting workers are central to how our removals company operates daily.

We recognise the particular risks in the moving and relocation sector, and the potential vulnerability of temporary and migrant workers who may be engaged by third-party removal firms. As a responsible removals business we carry out risk assessments and maintain documented procedures to identify, mitigate and remediate any indicators of modern slavery in our operations and in the activities of subcontractors and partner removal companies.

We require all suppliers, contractors and partner removal companies to comply with our anti-slavery and human trafficking policy as a condition of doing business. Our supplier due diligence includes contract clauses, pre-engagement checks and ongoing monitoring. Supplier audit programmes form a core part of our compliance framework and include both paper-based reviews and on-site inspections where necessary.

Our supplier audit process includes:

• Verification of employment records, working hours and pay practices for staff supplied to removal jobs;
• Checks that recruitment intermediaries and labour providers meet legal and ethical standards;
• Interviews and site visits to assess living conditions where accommodation is provided;
• Review of sub-contractor chains to identify and address hidden risks;
• Actions to remedy non-compliance, including mandatory corrective action plans or contract termination.

We use a risk-based approach to audit frequency and scope, focusing more intensive scrutiny on higher-risk regions, services and supply chain tiers. Our procurement team works closely with operations to ensure compliance across every moving job undertaken by our removals company or associated removal firms.

To support transparency and safe reporting we provide clear internal reporting channels. Employees, subcontractors and third parties can raise concerns through anonymous reporting mechanisms and confidential channels. Reports are taken seriously and each allegation is investigated promptly, with appropriate corrective actions taken where necessary. Our reporting channels are accessible to all staff within the removal company and its contractor network.

We invest in mandatory training for our teams and partner removal companies to spot signs of exploitation and to understand reporting obligations. Training is refreshed regularly and tailored to roles with the highest exposure to risk, such as drivers, crew leaders and procurement staff. Education and awareness are essential to prevention.

An annual review of this statement and our anti-slavery programme is conducted by senior management to assess effectiveness and to drive continuous improvement. The review considers audit outcomes, reported incidents, corrective actions and evolving sector risks. We commit to updating our policies and processes every year and to publishing findings internally to ensure ongoing accountability across our removal services, for the benefit of workers and customers alike.