Modern Slavery Statement for Removals Chiswick

Removals Chiswick is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out the actions taken by Chiswick removals and affiliated teams during the reporting year to uphold our zero‑tolerance policy, to carry out supplier audits and due diligence, and to provide clear reporting channels for concerns. It applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers and partners engaged with the removal services in Chiswick and surrounding areas.

Our commitment extends beyond compliance with relevant laws; it is a core part of the corporate values of the Chiswick removal services business. We recognise that the removals industry can be exposed to risks including forced labour, child labour, deceptive recruitment, and restricted freedom of movement. We declare a firm and unambiguous intention to identify, prevent and remediate any modern slavery risks linked directly or indirectly to our operations.

Our Policy and Zero‑Tolerance Approach

Zero‑tolerance policy: Removals Chiswick operates a strict zero‑tolerance stance on modern slavery. Any individual or supplier found to be engaging in slavery, servitude, forced labour or human trafficking will face immediate action including termination of contracts, cessation of engagement and referral to appropriate authorities. This policy is embedded into contracts and procurement terms for the Chiswick removals company, and communicated to employees, subcontractors and suppliers.

• Due diligence and risk assessment of suppliers and subcontractors;
• Incorporation of anti‑slavery clauses into contractual terms;
• Mandatory training for staff and managers on recognising signs of exploitation;
• Regular monitoring and supplier audits, with corrective action plans where necessary;
• Whistleblowing protections and confidential reporting channels for workers, contractors and third parties.

Supply Chain Controls, Reporting Channels and Annual Review

Supplier audits and due diligence form a central part of our control framework. We undertake risk‑based audits of suppliers who provide crew, packing materials, transport services and temporary labour. Audits include documentary checks, interviews and site visits where appropriate and practical. Audit findings are documented and tracked; serious breaches result in immediate suspension pending remediation and potential contract termination. Our audit programme is tailored to identify risks common to the removals and logistics sector and to the specific regions where our suppliers operate.

Reporting channels: employees, workers and members of the public who have concerns about modern slavery in relation to our operations can report issues through our internal incident reporting process. We maintain multiple reporting mechanisms including confidential internal reporting, escalation to senior management and, where safe and necessary, referral to law enforcement. Reports are handled with sensitivity and confidentiality, and we protect whistleblowers from any form of retaliation. We encourage the prompt reporting of concerns and ensure all reports are investigated thoroughly and objectively.

Training and awareness: We provide regular training for operational managers, drivers and administrative staff to ensure they can recognise indicators of exploitation and respond appropriately. Training materials emphasise victim‑centred approaches, safe referral pathways and the importance of record keeping. For higher‑risk supplier categories we include targeted briefings and compliance checks to reinforce expectations.

Continuous improvement and governance: The board and senior leadership of the removal services in Chiswick maintain oversight of modern slavery risks and controls. Responsibility for implementing this statement sits with our compliance lead, supported by procurement, HR and operations teams. We keep detailed records of due diligence, audit outcomes and remediation actions, and review performance indicators regularly.

Annual review: this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies are reviewed at least once a year to ensure effectiveness. The review assesses supplier audit results, incident reports, training completion rates and evolving sector risks. Where improvements are identified we update policies, enhance controls and adjust our audit programme. The annual review is approved by senior management and informs future strategy for preventing modern slavery across our full network of activity.

In summary, Removals Chiswick and associated Chiswick removals operations are committed to a proactive, evidence‑based approach to eliminating modern slavery. We apply robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels, a strict zero‑tolerance policy and an annual review process to drive accountability and continuous improvement across our removal services and supply chain.