Bermondsey House Clearance Modern Slavery Statement

Bermondsey House Clearance confirms its absolute commitment to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking and exploitation in any form within our operations and our supply chain. This statement sets out our policies, processes and ongoing activities to ensure that house clearance Bermondsey services are provided ethically and with full respect for human rights. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour and exploitation and take action where risks are identified.

Our

zero-tolerance policy

applies to all employees, contractors and partners. We require that every person engaged by Bermondsey house clearance or BHC is free to work, paid fairly, and treated with dignity. We apply checks during recruitment and contracting, and we maintain robust employment and contractor records. Any breach of this policy will result in immediate investigation and proportionate disciplinary action, including termination of relationships where necessary.

Scope and definitions

Modern slavery covers slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. Our Bermondsey clearance operations are committed to identifying and eliminating risks through continuous monitoring and engagement. We require suppliers to comply with our standards and to notify us of any suspected violations. We will not knowingly support or partner with organisations that engage in exploitation.

Due diligence and supplier expectations

We conduct risk-based due diligence across our procurement and subcontracting processes. All suppliers and subcontractors are expected to sign our Supplier Code of Conduct, adhere to labour laws, and demonstrate transparent employment practices. We focus on higher-risk categories such as waste management, transport and manual labour services where the potential for exploitation is greater.

Supplier audits and verification

To maintain compliance we implement a programme of supplier audits and checks aimed at verifying working conditions and contractual compliance. Audit activities include:

• Verification of pay records and timesheets to ensure lawful wages and hours;
• Checks on identity and eligibility to work to prevent illegal recruitment practices;
• On-site visits and interviews with workers to confirm safe and voluntary working conditions.

Audit results inform our corrective action plans. Where non-compliance is found we work with suppliers to remedy failings within defined timescales or cease relationships if remediation is not possible. We use a mix of announced and unannounced reviews and engage independent third parties where required to ensure impartiality.

Reporting channels and protections

Bermondsey House Clearance provides multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery. Reports can be made anonymously and will be investigated promptly. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure allegations are taken seriously, with clear escalation routes to senior management.

Our reporting framework includes internal reporting to line managers and human resources, and a dedicated case management process for investigations. We record all reports and outcomes to identify trends and areas requiring further action. Transparency and accountability are central to how we respond to allegations of exploitation.

Training, monitoring and continuous improvement We deliver regular training for staff and contractors to recognise signs of modern slavery and to understand reporting obligations. Training is tailored for operational teams in the field as well as administrative staff. We maintain records of training attendance and effectiveness and update learning materials in response to emerging risks.

Record keeping and contractual safeguards are enforced across procurement and HR processes, including clauses that require suppliers to allow audits and to provide evidence of labour practices. Contracts include clear termination rights for breaches related to forced labour and trafficking.

We are committed to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies. Each year we will assess the effectiveness of our due diligence, supplier audits, reporting mechanisms, and training programmes. Outcomes of reviews will shape improvements and further risk mitigation measures across Bermondsey House Clearance services.

By publicly affirming these measures, Bermondsey House Clearance pledges to continually strengthen our approach to eradicating modern slavery within our business and the wider supply chain. We will report on progress and refine our strategies to meet the highest standards of labour rights and ethical practice.