Modern Slavery Statement — Office Clearance Barnet

Office Clearance Barnet is committed to the highest standards of integrity and human rights across our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, servitude, and any form of exploitation in our Barnet office clearance operations and related services.

Our statement applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged in office clearance in Barnet and surrounding areas. We require everyone working with our Barnet office clearance team to understand and adhere to this policy. We emphasise that the responsibility for preventing modern slavery sits with senior management and every colleague who participates in procurement, site operations and collection logistics.

We enforce our position through clear contractual terms and staff training. Our staff receive regular awareness sessions so they can spot indicators of exploitation during removals, salvage and recycling activities. Office clearance Barnet services are expected to operate transparently; breaches of our policy will lead to decisive action, including termination of contracts and notification of authorities where required.

Due diligence on suppliers is a central pillar of our approach. We undertake risk assessments focused on geographic risk, labour sourcing, and the nature of services provided. We carry out targeted supplier screening for vendors engaged in manual labour, transportation and waste processing tied to Barnet office clearance operations. Our procurement terms require suppliers to comply with our anti-slavery code of conduct and to permit audits.

We conduct supplier audits and reviews to verify compliance, combining documentation checks with on-site inspections where appropriate. Key audit elements include:

• Verification of worker identity and right to work;
• Review of payroll processes and third-party labour providers;
• Assessment of subcontracting and recruitment practices.

We maintain a range of reporting channels to ensure concerns can be raised safely and quickly. Individuals can report suspected modern slavery through internal whistleblowing routes and confidential escalation processes. Reports are handled sensitively and investigated promptly by trained compliance personnel. Reporting channels are monitored to ensure protection against retaliation and to enable remediation when exploitation is identified.

Where issues are identified, we take a victim-centred approach to remediation, prioritising safety, fair treatment and appropriate support. Our Barnet office clearance teams collaborate with external partners and authorities as necessary to ensure that affected persons receive immediate assistance. We record outcomes and implement corrective actions with suppliers to prevent recurrence.

Governance of this policy is overseen by senior management. We conduct regular reviews of risk, performance and compliance. An internal compliance lead is responsible for coordinating supplier audits, staff training and investigations. We publish our stance clearly to reinforce that Office Clearance Barnet will not tolerate modern slavery in any form.

This statement will be reviewed at least once every 12 months as part of our continuous improvement cycle. The annual review includes evaluation of audit findings, updates to our supplier due diligence procedures, trends from reporting channels and enhancements to training materials. We will adjust our controls and resources to respond to new risks in the supply chain for Barnet office clearance and related services.