Modern Slavery Statement for House Clearance Putney

House Clearance Putney is committed to conducting its operations with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our own activities and throughout our supply chains. It applies to all employees, agency staff, contractors, and suppliers engaged by House Clearance Putney.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We have a clear zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced or compulsory labour, and child labour. We will not knowingly engage with any individual, organisation, or business involved in such practices. Any suspicion or evidence of modern slavery connected to our operations will be treated as a serious breach of our standards and may lead to the immediate termination of relationships, as well as reporting to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

Senior management is responsible for ensuring that this commitment is embedded across the business and that all staff understand their role in supporting our stance against modern slavery. Ethical conduct and respect for human dignity are non-negotiable principles at House Clearance Putney.

Our Operations and Supply Chain

House Clearance Putney provides house clearance and related services, often involving the removal, sorting, and responsible disposal or reuse of household items. Our supply chain includes waste management providers, recycling facilities, equipment suppliers, and occasional use of temporary labour agencies. While the overall risk within our sector is considered moderate, we recognise that any supply chain can be susceptible to exploitation, particularly in lower-skilled, manual, or outsourced services.

We are committed to working only with suppliers and partners who share our values and who can demonstrate that they uphold high standards of labour and human rights.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We undertake due diligence on key suppliers and contractors before entering into new relationships and on a periodic basis thereafter. This due diligence may include obtaining information about their labour practices, requesting copies of relevant policies, and asking for confirmation of compliance with modern slavery legislation and internationally recognised labour standards.

Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits, which may involve on-site visits, interviews with key personnel, and a review of employment records and working conditions. Any identified non-compliance must be addressed through corrective action plans within a reasonable timeframe. Persistent or serious non-compliance, or failure to implement agreed improvements, may result in the suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibility

We provide relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement, operations, and site supervision, with information and guidance on recognising the signs of modern slavery and human trafficking. Managers are responsible for cascading awareness to their teams and for ensuring that all workers understand our zero-tolerance position and reporting expectations.

Responsibility for overseeing this Statement and our anti-slavery measures rests with senior management. They ensure that modern slavery risks are considered in business planning, supplier selection, and ongoing operational decisions.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

House Clearance Putney encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers, and members of the public to raise concerns about any issue or suspicion of modern slavery connected to our business or supply chain. Concerns can be reported to a line manager, a senior manager, or directly to the company owner. Reports may be made in person, by telephone, or in writing.

We are committed to handling all reports sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. No individual will suffer any detrimental treatment for raising a concern in good faith, even if it is not ultimately substantiated. All reports will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and, where necessary, escalated to the relevant authorities.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility and that risks may change over time. We will regularly review and, where necessary, strengthen our policies, procedures, and due diligence processes to improve our ability to identify and address potential issues.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least annually by senior management to ensure that it remains up to date, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and good practice. Any significant developments, including changes in our structure, operations, or supply chains, will be reflected in future versions of this Statement.

House Clearance Putney remains firmly committed to playing its part in preventing modern slavery and human trafficking and to promoting ethical and responsible conduct in everything we do.