Bexley Removals Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the actions Bexley Removals has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. Bexley Removals recognises its responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards and to act with integrity in all business relationships.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Bexley Removals maintains a strict zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, and exploitation. We are committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery in any part of our business or in our supply chains. Every director, manager, employee, subcontractor, and supplier is expected to uphold this commitment and to conduct business in a way that protects the rights and dignity of all individuals.

Our zero-tolerance policy is embedded in our internal procedures, contractual arrangements, and behaviour expectations. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious misconduct issue and may result in termination of employment, cancellation of contracts, or reporting to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Bexley Removals operates in the removals and relocation sector, providing packing, storage, and transportation services to residential and commercial customers. Our supply chains include providers of vehicles, fuel, packing materials, storage facilities, equipment hire, cleaning services, and various professional services.

We recognise that certain parts of our supply chain may be at higher risk of labour exploitation, particularly where work is low-skilled, outsourced, or sourced at short notice. We are committed to identifying, assessing, and mitigating these risks through proactive engagement with suppliers and continuous improvement of our due diligence processes.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Bexley Removals expects all suppliers and subcontractors to share our commitment to eradicating modern slavery. We conduct proportionate due diligence on new and existing suppliers to assess their compliance with labour, human rights, and health and safety standards.

Our approach to supplier oversight includes the right to conduct audits, either announced or unannounced, where we consider there may be a higher risk of non-compliance. These audits may involve reviewing documentation, interviewing workers, and assessing working conditions. Where concerns are identified, we will work collaboratively with the supplier on corrective actions, set clear timelines for improvement, and monitor progress. If issues are not resolved to our satisfaction, we may suspend or terminate the business relationship.

Training and Awareness

We provide relevant guidance to managers and employees to help them recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond to potential risks or incidents. This includes information on indicators of forced labour, expectations of suppliers, and the internal procedures for reporting concerns. We are committed to keeping this guidance under review and updating it as good practice and legal requirements evolve.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Bexley Removals encourages anyone who has concerns about modern slavery or unethical practices connected to our business to raise them without fear of retaliation. Concerns can be reported directly to line managers or senior management, who are responsible for acting promptly and sensitively.

We support a culture of openness and accountability. Reports of suspected modern slavery will be treated seriously, investigated thoroughly, and handled in confidence as far as possible. Where necessary and appropriate, we will cooperate with law enforcement agencies and other relevant bodies.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We are committed to continually improving our approach to identifying and addressing modern slavery risks. This statement and our related policies are reviewed at least annually by the leadership team to ensure they remain effective, relevant, and aligned with legislation and best practice.

As part of this annual review, we consider feedback from employees, suppliers, audits, and any reported incidents. We use this information to strengthen our controls, update our training, refine our supplier requirements, and enhance our overall risk management processes.

Approval of this Statement

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement has been approved by the management of Bexley Removals and reflects our ongoing commitment to act ethically and with integrity in all our business dealings, ensuring that modern slavery has no place in our organisation or supply chains.