Flat Clearance Ilford Modern Slavery Statement

Flat Clearance Ilford is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This document sets out our stance and the actions we take to ensure ethical labour practices. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, bonded labour and any exploitation affecting staff, contractors or workers engaged in our services for flat clearance in Ilford and surrounding areas.

Our Commitment

We recognise the responsibility we hold as a local provider of Ilford flat clearance and removal services to be vigilant, transparent and proactive. Our commitment extends to ensuring fair treatment, safe working conditions and lawful remuneration for everyone in our workforce and among our partners. We publish this statement to explain our approach and to set clear expectations across our subcontractors and suppliers.

Policy Overview

The core of our policy is a strict zero-tolerance policy against modern slavery. We require all employees, agency staff, and suppliers to comply with applicable employment legislation and to respect human rights. As part of our flat-clearance Ilford operations we ensure that recruitment practices are ethical and that no fees are charged to workers for obtaining roles.

We maintain robust supplier controls as part of our procurement process. Suppliers and contractors working with Flat Clearance Ilford must adhere to our code of conduct. Key measures include:

• Due diligence: Verification of identity and right to work checks for direct hires and mandatory supplier documentation.
• Contractual clauses: Clear contractual obligations prohibiting slavery and human trafficking, with termination rights for breaches.
• Whistleblowing: Protection clauses to ensure staff can report concerns without fear of reprisal.

To reinforce these measures we conduct regular supplier audits and risk assessments covering recruitment, working hours, safety standards and wage practices. Our supplier audit programme uses both documentary checks and periodic site visits where appropriate, and it prioritises higher-risk providers within our Ilford flat clearance network. Suppliers found non-compliant are required to implement remediation plans or face contract suspension.

We maintain a number of reporting channels so that concerns about potential modern slavery can be raised quickly and confidentially. Employees, subcontractors and third parties can raise issues directly with our management, through an internal reporting process, or via an independent, anonymous reporting mechanism. We commit to investigating all substantive allegations and to taking proportionate action.

Reporting channels include:

• Internal reporting: Direct line managers and HR follow a documented escalation procedure.
• Anonymous reporting: An independent, confidential route for whistleblowers with guaranteed protection.
• Third-party engagement: Collaboration with suppliers to address concerns and remediate where necessary.

Flat Clearance Ilford enforces training and awareness for staff involved in recruitment, procurement and on-site operations, ensuring they can identify signs of exploitation and act appropriately. We incorporate modern slavery topics into staff inductions and periodic refresher sessions and maintain an evidence log of all training delivered.

We also recognise the need for continual improvement. Our approach includes monitoring progress through key performance indicators related to supplier audit completion rates, training uptake and incident response times. We use these metrics to inform policy development and operational changes in our Ilford flat clearance activities.

Annual Review: This statement is reviewed at least once a year by senior management to assess effectiveness and to update measures where required. The annual review examines audit findings, incident reports, supplier compliance and evolving legal obligations. It ensures our modern slavery prevention approach remains robust and aligned with best practice across flat clearance services in Ilford and beyond.

In summary, Flat Clearance Ilford maintains a clear and enforceable stance against modern slavery. We take a proactive role in supplier management, provide accessible reporting channels, and commit to regular audits and an annual review to drive continuous improvement. Our combined policies and actions reflect our dedication to ethical operations and to protecting the rights and dignity of all workers engaged in our service provision.