Modern Slavery Statement — Crouch End House Clearance
Crouch End House Clearance sets out a clear and unwavering stance on modern slavery and human trafficking. This statement applies across Crouch End house clearance operations and to those suppliers and partners that support our clearance services. We confirm that we operate a zero-tolerance approach to any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking in our business and supply chain, and we embed this expectation into procurement and operational decisions.
Our commitment is embedded in policies that require all staff and contractors to follow ethical standards. We will not tolerate modern slavery practices, and we expect the same high standards from suppliers engaged in Crouch End clearance projects and Crouch End clearance services. Managers and procurement teams are trained to recognise indicators of exploitation and to take immediate action, and our governance arrangements ensure accountability at senior management level.
Scope and Definitions
Modern slavery includes forced labour, debt bondage, servitude, and human trafficking. This policy covers direct employees, temporary workers, agency staff, and subcontractors delivering house clearance in Crouch End and surrounding neighbourhoods. We define clear responsibilities for procurement, site supervisors and senior management to ensure visibility and compliance, and we require that third parties adhere to the same standards when providing Crouch End house-clearance related services.Zero-Tolerance Policy and Prevention Measures
We maintain a strict and enforceable zero-tolerance policy. All contracts for Crouch End House-Clearance activities contain clauses that prohibit modern slavery and require suppliers to comply with labour and human rights laws. Breaches may lead to contract termination and legal action. Our approach combines risk assessment, training, contractual safeguards and verification to reduce the risk of exploitation.
To identify and reduce risk we undertake supplier due diligence and regular audits. Supplier audits for house clearance vendors include document checks, on-site inspections, worker interviews and review of recruitment practices. We use a risk-based audit frequency: higher-risk suppliers are audited annually while lower-risk partners are reviewed at regular intervals. Audit findings inform corrective action plans and follow-up reviews to ensure lasting improvement.
Key elements of our supplier audit program include:
- Verification of employment contracts, right to work checks and payroll records
- Assessment of recruitment practices and third-party labour providers
- On-site inspections, compliance interviews and verification of living conditions where applicable
We promote safe and accessible reporting channels to ensure that anyone identifying concerns can raise them without fear. We provide confidential reporting routes for employees, contractors and third parties and encourage the use of internal escalation, whistleblowing procedures and managerial reporting. Reporting channels include anonymous options and escalation to a designated compliance officer, and guidance materials outline how to report suspected modern slavery and what to expect after a report.
Our response process is swift: allegations are investigated by a designated compliance lead and, where required, by external specialists. We ensure appropriate support for affected individuals and cooperate fully with statutory authorities. Remediation may include worker support, recovery plans, contract termination and referral to enforcement bodies. We document all investigations and corrective measures to demonstrate an effective response.
Transparency and continual improvement are central to our strategy. We maintain records of audits, investigations and corrective actions, and we publish an annual statement on modern slavery and labour standards as part of broader governance reporting. We conduct an annual review of our policies, supplier performance and risk assessments to ensure effectiveness, and we set targets and metrics to measure progress year on year.