Modern Slavery Statement — House Clearance Tooting

At House Clearance Tooting we declare a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and any form of forced labour. This statement sets out our commitment and the measures we employ across our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility as a local clearing and recycling specialist — from house clearance in Tooting to larger estate clearances — to act ethically and transparently.

Our policy applies to all people who work for us, including contractors and subcontractors engaged for Tooting house clearance assignments. We maintain clear contractual standards and expect all partners to adhere to our code of conduct. We will not tolerate exploitation, and we require evidence that workers are freely engaged, fairly paid and able to exercise their rights without coercion.

We emphasise compliance across our house-clearance Tooting operations by embedding anti-slavery obligations into procurement and vendor agreements. Our approach includes mandatory declarations from suppliers, right-to-work checks, and verification of labour providers. We adopt a risk-based approach to identify higher-risk suppliers and services and take proportionate action where concerns arise.

Measures and Supplier Audits

To reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain we conduct regular supplier due diligence. This covers onboarding checks, periodic reviews and documentary verification of employment practices. We implement a staged audit regime that escalates according to risk level and supplier category. Our procurement team is trained to spot red flags and to require remediation plans where necessary.

Supplier audits form a core part of our prevention program. Audits may include site visits, review of payroll records, worker interviews and inspections of working conditions. Where appropriate, we use independent third-party auditors. Key audit criteria include lawful contracts, payment of wages directly to workers, freedom of movement, and clear grievance procedures for staff.

• Audit frequency: based on assessed risk and contract type.
• Corrective action: time-bound remediation plans for non-compliance.
• Termination: contracts may be ended for persistent or severe breaches.

Reporting Channels, Training and Annual Review

We provide multiple secure reporting channels for anyone with concerns about suspected modern slavery in our operations or supply chain. Staff, contractors and third parties can raise issues through an internal reporting line or via anonymous mechanisms. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and appropriate action is taken. We protect whistleblowers and do not tolerate retaliation.

Training is delivered to all employees and key contractors to help them recognise signs of exploitation, understand our policies and know how to use reporting channels. Courses include scenario-based learning relevant to home clearances, storage, transport and reuse of household goods. We also include awareness sessions for managers who oversee sub-contractors engaged in house clearance work across Tooting.

Annual review: our board conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement. The review assesses audit outcomes, incident reports, corrective actions and evolving risks in the sector. Based on findings, we update procedures, enhance training, and increase monitoring where needed to strengthen protections against modern slavery.