Modern Slavery Statement for Ealing Removals

Ealing Removals is committed to operating responsibly and ethically across every part of our business. We recognise that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and related exploitation are serious crimes and a violation of basic human rights. As a removal company, we understand that our operations rely on people, transport, property access, and supply partners, which means we must remain alert to any risk of abuse in our own activities and in our wider supply chain. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy and the measures we use to prevent, detect, and address modern slavery.

Our Zero-Tolerance Commitment

We maintain a clear zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. No manager, employee, agency worker, contractor, or supplier is permitted to engage in conduct that exploits, coerces, or harms others. Any suspicion of unethical labour practices is treated seriously. We expect all people working with Ealing Removals to act with integrity, respect labour rights, and uphold legal and ethical standards at all times.

Our recruitment and onboarding practices are designed to reduce risk. We carry out right-to-work checks, confirm age where required, and ensure that workers understand their terms of engagement. We also avoid any arrangement that could lead to debt bondage, retention of identity documents, or unfair deductions. Staff training helps teams recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, inconsistent pay records, or signs that a person may not be acting freely. We believe prevention begins with awareness and accountability.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Ealing Removals expects all suppliers to share our values. Before working with new partners, we assess their labour practices, compliance history, and operating standards. Where risk is identified, we may request further information, review policies, or require corrective action. Supplier audits are conducted on a risk-based basis and may include document checks, workforce verification, site reviews, and evaluation of subcontracting arrangements. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we reserve the right to suspend or end the relationship.

We pay particular attention to high-risk areas such as labour supply, vehicle services, cleaning, warehousing support, and temporary staffing. These areas can be vulnerable to hidden exploitation if controls are weak. Our due diligence process is intended to support ethical procurement and to ensure that our business relationships do not contribute to abuse. In this way, Ealing Removals seeks to promote responsible trading throughout its supply chain.

We encourage open communication so that concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Reporting channels are available to employees, agency staff, and suppliers, allowing concerns about suspected modern slavery, unsafe working conditions, or unfair treatment to be escalated promptly. Reports are handled discreetly and investigated by appropriate managers. Where necessary, we will involve external authorities or specialist support organisations. Whistleblowing protection is an important part of our approach, and no one should suffer detriment for speaking up in good faith.

Governance, Monitoring, and Annual Review

Responsibility for implementing this statement sits with senior management, who oversee policy application, training, supplier checks, and incident response. We keep records of assessments and corrective actions so that we can monitor patterns and improve controls over time. This modern slavery statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal requirements and operational changes. The review considers audit findings, training outcomes, reported concerns, and any changes in the risk profile of our business.

Continuous Improvement

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility rather than a one-time exercise. Therefore, Ealing Removals will continue to strengthen its procedures, refine supplier oversight, and reinforce staff training. We will also update our policies when needed to reflect lessons learned and emerging risks. By maintaining vigilance, transparency, and strong governance, we aim to ensure that our removals services are delivered in a lawful, ethical, and respectful manner.

Approved by Ealing Removals, this statement reflects our commitment to operate with dignity, fairness, and respect for human rights in all that we do.