Modern Slavery Statement

Man With a Van Hackney Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Man With a Van Hackney to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to act ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships and to implement effective systems and controls to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place anywhere within our sphere of influence.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Man With a Van Hackney operates a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation. This commitment applies to every aspect of our work, including our direct employees, subcontracted drivers and operatives, and all third parties who supply goods or services to us.

We are committed to ensuring that everyone who works for or with us does so voluntarily, is treated with dignity and respect, and receives fair remuneration in line with applicable laws and industry standards. Any evidence of modern slavery within our business or supply chains will result in decisive action, which may include termination of contracts and reporting concerns to the relevant authorities.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Man With a Van Hackney provides transport, removal, and related logistical services. Our operations rely on a combination of in-house staff, self-employed drivers, and a network of suppliers, including vehicle hire providers, fuel suppliers, equipment providers, and administrative service providers.

We recognise that certain parts of the transport and logistics sector can be at higher risk of labour exploitation. As a result, we take particular care when engaging labour agencies, subcontractors, and any supplier that relies on lower-paid or temporary workers, ensuring robust checks and ongoing oversight.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and partners to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. As part of our due diligence, we assess existing and potential suppliers against our ethical standards, including their approach to labour rights, working conditions, and compliance with modern slavery legislation.

Our supplier management includes proportionate audits and reviews. Where appropriate, we request information on suppliers’ own policies, staff welfare measures, and whistleblowing arrangements. We reserve the right to conduct audits or request independent verification where we identify higher risk. If a supplier is unable or unwilling to meet our requirements, we will review the relationship and may suspend or terminate the engagement.

Employee Awareness, Conduct, and Training

All employees and regular contractors are expected to uphold our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. Our onboarding and internal communications emphasise lawful and ethical conduct, respect for human rights, and the importance of reporting any concerns.

Where relevant to their roles, key staff involved in procurement, supplier management, and workforce engagement are provided with guidance on identifying potential indicators of exploitation, such as signs of coercion, restriction of movement, retention of identity documents, or unexplained wage deductions.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Man With a Van Hackney actively encourages the reporting of any suspicions or concerns relating to modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised internally to management verbally or in writing. We will treat all reports seriously, handle them sensitively, and, where possible, maintain confidentiality for those who raise issues in good faith.

No worker or supplier will suffer retaliation or detrimental treatment for reporting a genuine concern, even if it is not substantiated after investigation. Where appropriate, we will work with external agencies and authorities to investigate and address any credible reports of modern slavery linked to our operations or supply chains.

Risk Assessment and Continuous Improvement

We periodically review the areas of our business and supply chain that may present a higher risk of modern slavery. This includes reviewing categories of suppliers, the use of subcontracted labour, and geographical or sector-based risk factors. Based on these assessments, we strengthen our controls, update our supplier requirements, and refine our internal guidance.

We are committed to ongoing improvement and will continue to develop our processes as legislation, best practice, and our business model evolve.

Annual Review of this Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year by the leadership of Man With a Van Hackney. As part of the review, we evaluate the effectiveness of our measures, consider any incidents or concerns raised, and identify opportunities for improvement in our policies, training, and supplier oversight.

The updated statement will reflect any changes in our operations, risk profile, or applicable laws and will confirm the continued commitment of Man With a Van Hackney to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business.