Kentishtown Removals Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Kentishtown Removals has taken, and continues to take, to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our business or supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our operations and business relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to safeguard against any form of modern slavery.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Kentishtown Removals has a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. We expect the same high standards from all our employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers, and business partners. Any confirmed instance of modern slavery connected with our business will lead to decisive action, which may include termination of contracts, reporting to relevant authorities, and cooperation with official investigations.

We are committed to fostering a culture in which respect for human rights is at the core of how we operate. This commitment applies across our removals services, storage operations, logistics activities, and all related support functions.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Kentishtown Removals provides domestic and commercial removals, storage, and associated logistics services. Our supply chains primarily include providers of vehicles and fuel, packing materials, storage facilities, equipment hire, subcontracted removal teams, and other professional services.

We recognise that certain parts of the removals and logistics sector can be vulnerable to labour exploitation, particularly where subcontracting and temporary labour are involved. We therefore seek to identify and manage these risks through appropriate due diligence and ongoing oversight.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect our suppliers and subcontractors to share our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. As part of our supplier onboarding and review processes, we communicate our expectations regarding ethical conduct, lawful employment practices, and respect for human rights.

We conduct proportionate checks and audits on suppliers based on risk, taking into account the nature of the goods or services supplied, the country of operation, and the use of subcontracted or temporary labour. These checks may include requests for information on employment practices, right to work verification, use of labour agencies, and policies relating to modern slavery and human trafficking.

Where concerns are identified, we may require corrective action plans, closer monitoring, or, if issues are not resolved, the cessation of the business relationship. Refusal to cooperate with reasonable audit requests, or evidence of non-compliance, is treated as a serious breach of our requirements.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage employees, workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery in our operations or supply chains. Concerns can be raised through internal reporting to line managers or senior management, or via any established whistleblowing channels made available within the business.

All reports are taken seriously and will be treated sensitively so far as is reasonably possible. We investigate matters promptly and, where appropriate, involve specialist advisors or relevant authorities. We do not tolerate victimisation of any person who raises a concern in good faith, even if it is not ultimately substantiated.

Training and Awareness

We aim to build awareness of modern slavery risks among our workforce, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, and the supervision of front-line operations. Training and guidance are designed to help employees recognise potential indicators of labour exploitation, understand how to respond, and know where to report concerns.

We continue to review the scope and depth of our training to ensure it remains relevant to our business, our risk profile, and changes in applicable legislation or industry practice.

Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior management of Kentishtown Removals. They review identified risks, reported concerns, and the effectiveness of our policies, procedures, and controls on a regular basis.

This statement and our broader approach to tackling modern slavery are reviewed at least annually. The review considers changes in our business operations, developments in legal and regulatory requirements, and any lessons learned from incidents or audits. Where necessary, we update our procedures, training, and supplier requirements to strengthen our response.

This Modern Slavery Statement reflects the position of Kentishtown Removals for the current financial year and will be updated and republished each year to demonstrate our continuing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business and supply chains.