Modern Slavery Statement — Office Clearance Feltham Commitment
Office Clearance Feltham is committed to ensuring that modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking have no place in our operations or supply chains. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance stance, the measures we take across the business, and our expectations of suppliers and contractors who work with our Feltham office clearance teams. We recognise that ethical sourcing and responsible labour practices are fundamental to our work delivering secure, lawful office clear-outs and commercial removals in Feltham and the surrounding areas.
Our anti-slavery policy applies to all employees, agency workers and contractors. We apply consistent standards for recruitment, employment terms and worker welfare. Zero-tolerance means any instance of coercion, exploitation or forced labour is investigated and acted upon swiftly. The Feltham office-clearance operation will not tolerate exploitation in any form and will terminate relationships with any supplier or partner found to be in breach.
To embed these commitments we operate a clear due diligence framework. This includes supplier pre-qualification questionnaires, contract clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery legislation, and routine supplier audits. Our procurement checks target high-risk categories such as waste handling, third-party labour providers, and low-skill contract roles often associated with higher exploitation risk. Key controls include:
- Contractual commitments requiring compliance with modern slavery laws;
- Verification of right-to-work documentation and recruitment practices;
- Periodic on-site supplier audits and desk-based risk reviews.
Policy and Governance
Our company policy is governed by senior management and forms part of the overall compliance framework for the Office Clearance Feltham business. Responsibility for implementation rests with the compliance lead and operations managers who ensure policy application across the Feltham office clearance service. We maintain a record of supplier assessments and corrective action plans to ensure transparency and accountability.
Supplier Audits and Monitoring
Supplier audits are an essential control. Audits vary by risk level and include site visits, review of employment records, interview checks and documentary evidence of wage payments and working hours. For higher-risk suppliers we perform enhanced due diligence and, where necessary, unannounced inspections. We use a risk-based approach to prioritize audits for those contractors supporting our Feltham office-clearance operations, including subcontractors used during larger commercial clearances.We require suppliers to provide evidence that workers are engaged on lawful terms and are free to leave their employment. Where audits identify non-conformances, we demand corrective action plans and monitor compliance until issues are fully remediated. Persistent non-compliance results in contract termination and, if appropriate, reporting to enforcement agencies.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We operate secure and confidential reporting channels so staff, temporary workers and third parties can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. The reporting routes available to anyone identifying suspected modern slavery within our operations include anonymous reporting mechanisms and escalation to senior management. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly using a formal procedure that safeguards the reporter and any affected individuals.
How we respond: allegations are triaged, assessed for risk, and investigated by a multidisciplinary team. Where necessary we provide immediate protection for vulnerable workers, and we liaise with local authorities and law enforcement. Our approach balances swift remedial action with a commitment to fair treatment and remediation for victims.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
We review this modern slavery statement and our related policies at least once every year. The annual review evaluates audit outcomes, reported incidents, supplier performance and the effectiveness of our training. Training for staff involved in procurement, HR and operations is updated regularly to reflect changes in legislation and emerging risks. Continuous improvement activities include strengthening contract terms, improving supplier monitoring and expanding awareness across the business.In summary, Office-clearance Feltham maintains a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery and is committed to rigorous supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and an annual review cycle to ensure ongoing compliance. We will continue to refine our controls, work collaboratively with partners and take decisive action to prevent exploitation in our Feltham office clearance services.
Approved by senior management. Reviewed annually.