Modern Slavery Statement for Barking Removals

At Barking Removals, we are committed to conducting business ethically and with integrity. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the removals sector can involve multiple workers, subcontractors, and suppliers, which is why vigilance is essential. Our approach is built on a zero-tolerance policy and a clear expectation that every person working with or for Barking Removals is treated with dignity and fairness.

We understand that modern slavery can take many forms, including debt bondage, servitude, child labour, and coercion. Barking Removals does not tolerate any practice that compromises human rights. All staff are required to uphold our ethical standards, and managers are responsible for identifying and addressing risks quickly. Our slavery and human trafficking statement forms part of our wider commitment to responsible business conduct and continual improvement.

To reduce risk across our operations, we carry out supplier audits and due diligence checks on relevant partners. These reviews help us assess working conditions, labour practices, recruitment methods, and adherence to legal obligations. Where concerns are identified, we expect suppliers to take immediate corrective action. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, Barking Removals may suspend, review, or end the relationship. This is an important part of our modern slavery prevention framework and ensures our supply chain remains accountable.

We also look closely at higher-risk areas, such as subcontracted labour, temporary staffing, and service providers involved in transport, cleaning, or facilities support. During assessments, we may request evidence of identity checks, wage records, right-to-work documentation, and training records. Supplier audits are not intended as a one-time exercise; instead, they are part of a broader monitoring process that supports ethical sourcing and responsible procurement.

Training is another key safeguard. Employees who manage suppliers or oversee operational activity receive guidance on recognising warning signs, including unusual dependence on a recruiter, restricted movement, poor accommodation, withholding of documents, or reluctance to speak openly. This helps strengthen our Barking Removals modern slavery controls and ensures that concerns are understood and escalated appropriately.

Barking Removals has established clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and promptly. Staff, contractors, and supplier workers are encouraged to report any suspected abuse, exploitation, or unethical labour practice through internal management routes or designated safeguarding procedures. Reports may be made in confidence, and concerns are handled with discretion. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, because creating a safe speaking culture is essential to effective anti-slavery action.

Where a report is made, it is reviewed promptly and investigated in line with the seriousness of the issue. If necessary, we will take immediate action to protect individuals and cooperate with relevant authorities. Our reporting process supports transparency and helps ensure that potential modern slavery risks are not ignored or minimised. We also expect all suppliers to maintain their own accessible grievance mechanisms.

Responsibility for this policy sits with senior management, who oversee implementation and monitor progress. The effectiveness of the statement is reviewed through compliance checks, supplier reviews, incident logs, and training completion records. We aim to strengthen our Barking Removals slavery statement year by year, responding to changes in legislation, industry practice, and operational risk. This commitment reflects our belief that ethical business should protect workers throughout the value chain.

We will conduct an annual review of this statement and update it where needed to reflect lessons learned, audit findings, or changes in our business. Each review will consider whether our controls remain effective and whether additional safeguards are required. By maintaining a zero-tolerance policy, improving supplier audits, strengthening reporting channels, and completing an annual review, Barking Removals reinforces its commitment to preventing modern slavery in all forms.