Modern Slavery Statement — House Clearance North Watford

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the policy and commitments of House Clearance North Watford and related local operations to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains. We recognise our responsibilities as a provider of residential clearance and related services in the North Watford area and are committed to ensuring that exploitation has no place in our operations. This statement explains our approach, expectations and mechanisms for action.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, bonded labour, child labour or other exploitative practices. Our core commitments include:

• Prevent — rigorous recruitment and screening of workers and contractors;
• Protect — clear reporting channels and support for any individual who raises concerns;
• Prosecute — prompt action, including contract termination and cooperation with authorities if abuses are identified.

Policy and Zero-Tolerance Approach

Our zero-tolerance policy is embedded in contractual terms with suppliers, contractors and partners engaged in house clearance and related services across North Watford. We require written assurances that labour supplied is freely provided and that wages, working hours and conditions comply with applicable law. Any breach of these principles is treated as a material breach of contract and may result in immediate suspension of the supplier relationship and further investigation.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We carry out structured due diligence on suppliers to reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain. Due diligence includes verification of identity, documentation checks, site visits where appropriate and assessment of working conditions. Our procurement team maintains risk profiles for suppliers involved in clearance, disposal, transport and specialist services.

Supplier audits form a key part of our approach: regular and ad hoc audits review payroll records, employment contracts, right-to-work documentation and working-hour records. Audits may be conducted by internal compliance staff or independent auditors, and we include corrective action plans where gaps are identified. We prioritise suppliers with higher exposure to labour risks for more frequent audits.

As part of our supplier management program we include mandatory clauses in contracts requiring compliance with modern slavery legislation and allowing us to terminate agreements for non-compliance. Our procurement and operations teams receive training to spot risk indicators and to escalate concerns.

Reporting channels are available to all staff, contractors and third parties to report concerns confidentially. We maintain multiple secure reporting routes, including anonymous reporting, internal HR escalation and designated safeguarding contacts. Reports are investigated promptly, impartially and with protections for whistleblowers. Where modern slavery is suspected, we will take immediate steps to secure the safety and dignity of affected individuals and work with law enforcement and relevant agencies.

Training and awareness are ongoing: employees in operations, procurement and management receive bespoke training on recognising signs of exploitation, safe referral processes and our legal obligations. We use scenario-based learning specific to the house clearance sector to ensure staff understand how to respond in real situations.

Our remediation framework ensures that where exploitation is identified we prioritise the welfare of victims, provide access to support services and pursue appropriate remediation measures. We do not tolerate retaliation and will take disciplinary action against any staff or contractors found to be complicit in abuse.

The statement is not static: we undertake regular reviews of our policies, procedures and supplier controls to reflect evolving risks and best practice for home clearance and related services in North Watford and surrounding communities. We collect data on audits, incidents and remediation outcomes to measure effectiveness and to guide continuous improvement.

Annual review: Our Board-level review of this Modern Slavery Statement occurs at least once every year. The review considers performance against key indicators, findings from supplier audits, training completion rates, and any reported incidents. Following review, we will update our controls, training and communication to strengthen prevention and response mechanisms.

By publishing this statement, House Clearance North Watford reaffirms a robust commitment to combat modern slavery across our operations. We will continue to work collaboratively with suppliers, industry partners and relevant authorities to ensure that our services are delivered in a way that respects human rights and protects vulnerable people.