Modern Slavery Statement for Removals Colliers Wood

Removals Colliers Wood is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and all forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the removals and logistics sector can involve a wide network of contractors, suppliers, and temporary labour, which makes vigilance essential. Our zero-tolerance policy applies across every part of the business, and we expect the same standard from every supplier and partner.

We understand that modern slavery is a hidden and evolving crime. For that reason, Removals Colliers Wood takes a proactive approach to identifying and reducing risk. We assess labour practices, recruitment methods, and working conditions to help ensure that no one is subjected to coercion, deception, or abuse. Our management team is responsible for promoting ethical conduct, embedding awareness across the organisation, and ensuring that decisions support fair treatment and lawful employment.

Our internal controls are designed to support prevention, detection, and response. Employees involved in procurement, operations, and supervision receive guidance on recognising warning signs, such as withheld documents, unexplained vulnerability, excessive control by others, or unclear wage arrangements. Where concerns arise, they are escalated promptly and handled with care. We believe that the strongest defence against exploitation is a culture in which people understand the issue, trust the process, and feel empowered to act.

Supplier Standards and Oversight

Our supply chain includes vehicle services, cleaning providers, packing material suppliers, waste handlers, and subcontracted labour. To reduce risk, Removals Colliers Wood applies due diligence before appointing new suppliers and maintains ongoing oversight thereafter. We require suppliers to confirm compliance with relevant labour, immigration, and employment laws, and to demonstrate ethical recruitment practices. Contracts may include clear clauses allowing us to terminate relationships where breaches of anti-slavery standards are identified.

Supplier audits are a key part of our approach. Depending on risk, audits may include document reviews, worker welfare checks, employment record verification, and assessment of subcontracting chains. We may request evidence relating to age verification, right-to-work checks, wage records, and health and safety practices. Where a supplier cannot meet our standards, we seek corrective action within a defined timeframe; if remediation is not possible, we will end the commercial relationship. This approach helps protect both workers and the integrity of our business.

We also aim to avoid complacency by reviewing higher-risk categories more frequently. Suppliers operating in labour-intensive, low-margin, or fast-turnaround environments are subject to enhanced scrutiny. Removals Colliers Wood expects transparency about who performs the work, how they are recruited, and whether any third parties are involved. By maintaining clear oversight, we can better identify hidden risks and support ethical supply chain management.

Reporting, Safeguarding, and Responsibility

Anyone working with or for the company is encouraged to raise concerns if they suspect exploitation, unsafe labour practices, or improper treatment. Reporting channels are available through line management, senior leadership, or designated safeguarding routes, and concerns will be treated seriously and handled confidentially wherever possible. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith. Protection for whistleblowers is essential if we are to uncover abuse and respond effectively.

When a report is received, it is recorded, assessed, and investigated proportionately. If there is evidence of modern slavery or trafficking, we will act immediately to protect individuals and support appropriate authorities or specialist organisations where necessary. Modern slavery prevention is not a single action but an ongoing responsibility shared across the business. Leaders are expected to set the tone, monitor compliance, and ensure that policies are more than words on paper.

We review our performance through training completion, supplier monitoring, incident logs, and periodic policy checks. Any lessons learned from incidents, audits, or regulatory changes are used to strengthen our controls and improve future practice. By embedding accountability and maintaining active oversight, Removals Colliers Wood reinforces its commitment to ethical operations and the protection of human dignity.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement is reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in legislation, business operations, or risk profile. The annual review considers the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, the findings from supplier audits, the use of reporting channels, and any improvements required to strengthen prevention measures. We view review as a practical safeguard that ensures our response remains current, credible, and proportionate to the risks we face.

Removals Colliers Wood remains committed to continuous improvement and to working with others who share our values. Through training, oversight, open reporting, and responsible supplier management, we aim to help prevent exploitation in our business and beyond. This statement reflects our determination to uphold human rights, act responsibly, and maintain the highest ethical standards in every aspect of our work.