Waltham Forest House Clearance - Modern Slavery Statement

Our Position and Purpose

Waltham Forest House Clearance is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This modern slavery statement explains our approach across house clearance in Waltham Forest, procurement, and day-to-day activities. We operate with a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, exploitation, or unethical employment practice.

As a local provider of property clearance and waste management services, Waltham Forest house clearance services must ensure that every team member and supply partner adheres to the highest standards. We expect honesty, transparency and lawful conduct at every level of the business and in every relationship we hold, including casual contractors and temporary workers.

To meet this commitment we have adopted clear policies, training and a framework for supplier engagement. This policy applies to all employees, subcontractors and suppliers involved with Waltham Forest House Clearance and affiliated operations. Our aim is to identify and reduce risk across sourcing, transportation and labour-heavy activities.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Employee Responsibilities

Our zero-tolerance policy is non-negotiable: any confirmed instance of slavery, servitude, forced labour or human trafficking will lead to immediate investigation and decisive action, including contract termination and referral to enforcement agencies. Staff are encouraged to remain vigilant and to apply ethical standards in recruitment and subcontracting.

All colleagues receive periodic training on recognising signs of exploitation and on their responsibilities under our anti-slavery framework. Managers are required to ensure recruitment checks are conducted and that employment terms are fair, documented and lawful. We use safe recruitment practices to minimize risk and ensure worker welfare.

We publish a clear code of conduct and employment policy that sets expectations for acceptable behaviour. Everyone engaged by the company must comply; breaches are treated seriously and may result in disciplinary action or termination.

Supplier Audits, Due Diligence and Supply Chain

We perform due diligence and supplier audits to manage modern slavery risk across our supply chain. Our supplier management approach for WF house clearance involves:

• Vet and verify supplier identity, labour practices and subcontracting arrangements.
• Conduct regular on-site or remote audits focusing on pay, working hours and employment documentation.
• Require contractual assurances that suppliers comply with anti-slavery legislation and industry standards.

Audits combine document checks, interviews and operational reviews. Where concerns are identified we implement corrective action plans and monitor progress until risks are resolved. Suppliers who fail to meet standards face remediation or removal from our approved list.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Waltham Forest House Clearance maintains secure and confidential reporting channels for staff, contractors and third parties. Employees can raise concerns through internal reporting lines, anonymously where required, and all reports are investigated promptly and impartially.

We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure that reports lead to clear, documented outcomes. Our reporting process is supported by senior leadership oversight to guarantee accountability and timely remediation when issues are found.

Regular communication reinforces the importance of reporting and ensures everyone knows how to escalate concerns regarding potential exploitation or non-compliance in our operations or supply network.

Monitoring, Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We review this modern slavery statement and associated policies at least once every 12 months. The annual review assesses audit findings, training uptake, supplier performance and any incidents to improve prevention and response measures.

Key performance indicators include the number of supplier audits completed, corrective actions closed, training completion rates and incidents reported. Management reports and governance oversight ensure resources are allocated to areas of greatest risk.

Through ongoing assessment, transparent supplier engagement and proactive staff training, Waltham Forest House Clearance remains committed to eradicating modern slavery, protecting workers and upholding the dignity and rights of everyone connected to our house clearance services.