Modern Slavery Statement for Battersea Removals

Battersea Removals is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights across every part of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that as a removals business, we rely on people, vehicles, storage, packaging, and subcontracted services, which means diligence is essential at every stage.

Our zero-tolerance policy is clear: we do not accept any form of exploitation, coercion, or unlawful labour practice. This applies to all employees, contractors, agency staff, and suppliers. We expect everyone connected with Battersea Removals to uphold the same standards and to act responsibly when working on our behalf. Modern slavery is not only illegal; it is incompatible with our values and our operational standards.

We also recognise that risk can arise in extended supply chains, particularly where services involve temporary labour, transport, cleaning, storage, or packaging materials. To address this, we require suppliers to confirm their compliance with applicable labour laws and ethical employment practices. Due diligence is built into onboarding and contract renewal, helping us identify and reduce potential exposure before relationships are established.

Supplier audits form an important part of our monitoring process. Depending on the nature of the service, audits may include document reviews, worker-rights checks, and assessments of subcontracting arrangements. Where concerns are identified, we investigate promptly and may request corrective action, suspend activity, or end the relationship if standards are not improved. This approach helps ensure that our Battersea removals company supply chain remains transparent and accountable.

We encourage all staff and third parties to speak up if they suspect unethical conduct. Reporting channels are available through line management, senior leadership, and confidential internal escalation routes. Any report of suspected modern slavery is treated seriously, investigated without delay, and handled sensitively. We aim to protect individuals who raise concerns in good faith and will not tolerate retaliation of any kind.

Training is provided so that employees can recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, unusual control over wages or identity documents, poor accommodation conditions, or workers who appear fearful or unable to speak freely. This awareness supports our commitment to ethical recruitment and safer working practices. By embedding vigilance into daily operations, Battersea Removals strengthens its ability to prevent harm.

We also expect our contractors and suppliers to maintain accurate records and cooperate fully with compliance reviews. Where a supplier is unable to meet our standards, we will work with them to improve where appropriate; however, we reserve the right to terminate any arrangement that presents unacceptable risk. Our objective is not only compliance, but genuine responsibility across the entire removals and logistics process.

Leadership oversight is central to this statement. Senior management reviews relevant risk indicators, approves policy updates, and ensures that modern slavery prevention remains part of our wider governance framework. This helps us maintain a consistent, proportionate, and practical response across the business while keeping human rights at the centre of decision-making.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal and operational developments. Each review considers supplier performance, training completion, incident reports, audit findings, and any changes to our business model or supply chain structure. Where needed, we strengthen controls and revise procedures to improve prevention measures.

At Battersea Removals, we believe that a responsible business must actively oppose exploitation. Through our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and annual review, we continue to uphold our commitment to ethical practice and respect for every person involved in our work.