House Clearance Soho Modern Slavery Statement

House Clearance Soho is committed to conducting all aspects of our business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. It applies to all staff, workers, contractors, and suppliers engaged with House Clearance Soho.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a clear zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. We will not knowingly engage with any organisation, individual, or partner that is involved in, or benefits from, such practices. Our expectation is that everyone we work with upholds the same high standards and complies with all applicable labour and human rights laws.

This commitment is reflected in our internal policies, employment practices, and supplier requirements. All working relationships with House Clearance Soho must be based on lawful and voluntary engagement, fair pay, safe working conditions, and respect for the dignity and wellbeing of every person.

Our People and Employment Practices

House Clearance Soho ensures that all employees are recruited and employed in line with UK employment legislation. We verify the identity and right to work of all employees and do not tolerate any form of debt bondage, hidden recruitment fees, or coercive practices. Employees are free to leave their employment following reasonable notice, in accordance with their contract and the law.

We promote a culture in which concerns can be raised openly and without fear of victimisation. Our managers are responsible for ensuring that teams understand our stance on modern slavery and are aware of the channels available to report any suspicions.

Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

As a business engaged in house clearance and related services, we work with a range of suppliers, including waste management providers, recycling partners, logistics companies, and equipment suppliers. We recognise that risks of modern slavery can arise at different points in these supply chains.

To manage these risks, we undertake due diligence when selecting and renewing our suppliers. This includes assessing their labour practices, reviewing their own modern slavery commitments where available, and seeking assurances that they comply with relevant legislation.

We reserve the right to conduct audits of key suppliers, either directly or through third parties, to verify compliance with our standards. Where concerns are identified, we will work with the supplier to implement corrective actions within a reasonable timeframe. If a supplier is unwilling or unable to meet our requirements, we may suspend or terminate the relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

House Clearance Soho encourages anyone connected to our business to speak up if they suspect modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns may relate to our own operations, suppliers, or any third party linked to our services.

Employees can raise concerns directly with their manager or a senior member of the management team. Where staff feel unable to do this, they can report issues through our internal whistleblowing process, which allows for confidential disclosure. We also welcome reports from suppliers, customers, and members of the public who believe that modern slavery issues may be present in connection with our business.

All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. We will not tolerate any form of retaliation against a person who raises a concern in good faith.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to increasing awareness of modern slavery risks among our staff, particularly those involved in procurement, supplier management, and operational supervision. Where appropriate, we provide training and guidance to help employees recognise signs of exploitation and understand the steps required to escalate concerns.

By promoting awareness, we aim to embed vigilance and responsibility throughout House Clearance Soho and to strengthen our ability to identify and address potential risks.

Monitoring, Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We monitor the effectiveness of our measures through ongoing review of our supplier relationships, feedback from staff, and any concerns raised through our reporting channels. Lessons learned from investigations or audits are used to improve our policies and procedures.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by the management team of House Clearance Soho to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. Updates may be made more frequently where there are significant changes in our operations, supply chains, or the regulatory environment.

House Clearance Soho is committed to continuous improvement in our efforts to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking and to ensuring that respect for human rights is at the core of everything we do.