Modern Slavery Statement for House Clearance Barnet

House Clearance Barnet is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy, the measures we take across our house clearance in Barnet operations, and the steps we will maintain to ensure that forced labour, debt bondage, and other exploitative practices have no place in our business. We recognise our responsibility as a regional provider of estate and property clearance to uphold ethical standards. Our zero-tolerance policy is not merely aspirational; it is embedded in procurement, on-site practice, and partner selection across every Barnet house clearance project we manage.

Policy, Scope and Responsibilities

Our policy applies to all employees, sub-contractors, temporary staff, and supply partners working with our house-clearance Barnet operations. Senior management has overall accountability for ensuring this policy is implemented effectively. We require all in-scope partners to adhere to the same high standards and to sign compliance agreements that reflect our expectations. We will not engage with suppliers or contractors who fail to meet these standards. Training and clear role definitions are provided to ensure teams understand how to spot indicators of exploitation and the steps required to act responsibly.

We enforce supplier audits and due diligence by conducting regular checks on procurement and subcontracting arrangements. Key elements include:

• Site inspections and documented audits of suppliers used in the Barnet house clearance supply chain.
• Verification of labour conditions, contracts, and right-to-work documentation for personnel on-site.
• Contract clauses empowering us to terminate relationships where modern slavery risks are identified.

Due Diligence, Risk Assessment and Operational Controls

We carry out ongoing risk assessments specific to the types of work performed, geography, and the characteristics of individual contracts. For house clearance in Barnet and surrounding areas, operational controls include clear checklists for crew leaders, mandatory identity checks, and the use of reputable labour suppliers only. Our procurement team undertakes enhanced due diligence where low-cost bids or unusual subcontracting chains present greater risk. We also adopt a proportionate and risk-based approach to monitoring, focusing resources where they will have the greatest impact.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors, and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery. These channels are accessible to all and are designed to protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Reports can be made through internal reporting lines, an independent third-party hotline, or by written submission to designated compliance officers. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and documented with outcomes. Examples of protected reporting routes include:

• Internal compliance email (handled by our ethics team)
• Anonymous hotline managed independently
• Supervisor escalation and HR case management for immediate welfare concerns

Supplier audits are scheduled periodically and triggered by risk indicators such as changes in labour providers, subcontracting patterns, or suspiciously low pricing. When audits identify issues, we require corrective action plans and follow-up verifications. Non-compliance may result in suspension or termination of contracts. Our approach balances remediation, where appropriate, with decisive contract enforcement to protect vulnerable workers and maintain the integrity of our house clearance services in Barnet.

Annual Review, Transparency and Continuous Improvement

We review this Modern Slavery Statement annually to reflect changes in law, emerging risks, and lessons learned from supplier audits and internal reports. The annual review includes evaluation of training effectiveness, analysis of reporting outcomes, and updates to due diligence procedures. Continuous improvement is central to our work: policies are updated, staff retrained, and supplier terms strengthened where gaps are identified. As a provider of House Clearance Barnet services, we will publish the results of our review and the actions taken to mitigate modern slavery risks in our operations and supply chain.

In closing, our zero-tolerance position on modern slavery underpins everything we do. We are committed to maintaining robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and an annual review cycle to ensure that every Barnet house clearance project is delivered ethically and responsibly. These measures form the foundation of our ongoing work to eradicate exploitation from our sector and to protect the dignity and rights of all workers associated with our operations.