Modern Slavery Statement for Man With Van Barnes

Man With Van Barnes is committed to operating with integrity, respect, and responsibility across every part of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that Man With Van Barnes has a duty to uphold ethical business practices and to ensure that everyone involved in our services is treated fairly and lawfully.

Our approach is based on zero tolerance. We do not accept any form of slavery, servitude, debt bondage, child labour, or coercion. This commitment applies to our staff, subcontractors, agency workers, and suppliers. The management of Man and Van Barnes ensures that decisions are made with due regard for dignity, safety, and compliance with applicable laws. We expect the same standard from every party who supports our work.

To reduce risk, we assess the areas of our business where vulnerability may exist, including recruitment, subcontracting, transport arrangements, and the sourcing of goods and services. We look for warning signs such as unusual payment practices, restricted movement, withheld documents, unsafe living conditions, or pressure on workers to accept unfair terms. Any concerns identified by Man With Van Barnes are reviewed promptly and, where needed, escalated for further action.

Supplier management is a core part of our prevention strategy. Supplier audits are carried out proportionately according to risk, and may include checks on labour practices, right-to-work evidence, working hours, wage records, and subcontracting arrangements. Where a supplier is unable to meet our expectations, we require corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if improvement is not achieved. This helps protect the standards of Barnes van services throughout the supply chain.

Our procurement and operational teams are trained to recognise indicators of exploitation and to ask appropriate questions when engaging new suppliers. Contracts may include obligations requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws, cooperation with audits, and immediate notification of any suspected breach. The commitment of Man With Van Barnes is to build long-term partnerships only with organisations that share our values and demonstrate responsible conduct.

We also encourage a culture in which concerns can be raised safely. Workers and suppliers may use internal reporting routes to share suspicions of improper conduct, including anonymous or confidential reporting options where available. Reports are taken seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated without delay. No person will suffer retaliation for raising a genuine concern in good faith. This is essential to the integrity of Man With Van Barnes modern slavery prevention measures.

If a concern suggests that modern slavery may be present, we will act immediately. This may involve suspending a supplier relationship, notifying relevant authorities, supporting affected individuals, and reviewing our controls to prevent recurrence. We aim to maintain clear records of investigations and outcomes so that lessons can be applied across the business. Through these steps, Man and Van Barnes strengthens accountability and reduces risk.

Responsibility for overseeing this statement sits with senior management, who review progress and ensure that anti-slavery measures remain embedded in day-to-day operations. Policies are communicated to staff and relevant partners, and compliance is reinforced through onboarding, supervision, and periodic checks. Our focus is not only on meeting legal obligations, but on promoting fair treatment and ethical standards at every stage of service delivery.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current risks and legal requirements. The review considers audit findings, incident reports, supplier performance, and any changes in our business model or supply chain. As Man With Van Barnes continues to develop, we will keep improving our controls and strengthening our commitment to preventing modern slavery in all its forms.