Modern Slavery Statement — Rotherhithe House Clearance

Rotherhithe House Clearance is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our house clearance and clearance services across Rotherhithe and surrounding areas. Our zero-tolerance approach means that we will not tolerate slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, or human trafficking within our organisation or supply chain. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to uphold high ethical standards and the actions we require of everyone working with our Rotherhithe house-clearance business.

We believe that clear policy, visible leadership and practical measures reduce risk. All employees, contractors and partners must understand and comply with this policy. Our staff receive training to spot indicators of exploitation, and managers are responsible for ensuring that recruitment and working practices are fair, transparent and lawful.

As a local Rotherhithe house clearance company we recognise our responsibility to scrutinise the people and organisations we work with. Supplier due diligence is a core part of our approach — we assess all suppliers, subcontractors and recruitment agencies before engagement and on an ongoing basis.

Supply Chain Management and Supplier Audits

To maintain ethical procurement and reduce the risk of forced labour, Rotherhithe clearance services implements proportionate supplier audits and checks. These audits include:

• Verification of worker eligibility and right to work
• Contract and pay audits to ensure lawful wages and hours
• On-site visits or third-party inspections where risk indicators are present

We use a risk-based approach to audits, focusing more intensive scrutiny on suppliers operating in higher-risk sectors or geographies. Where audits identify concerns, we require corrective action plans, and if suppliers fail to remediate abuses we will suspend or terminate the relationship. This approach protects workers and preserves the integrity of our Rotherhithe house clearance operations.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Employees, subcontractors and any stakeholder who suspects modern slavery can report concerns through our confidential reporting channels. We provide internal reporting routes so individuals can raise issues without fear of reprisal. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly by senior management.

Reports may be raised verbally or in writing, and we maintain secure records of investigations and outcomes. We encourage early reporting and offer protections to whistleblowers; this includes non-retaliation and support during any investigation. We will escalate suspected criminal activity to the appropriate authorities where necessary.

Our reporting framework supports transparency and accountability. Where appropriate and lawful, we cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory bodies to ensure perpetrators are held accountable and victims receive support.

Monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of our actions is essential. We collect data on supplier audits, training completion, reported concerns and remediation outcomes. These metrics inform senior leadership reviews and help us identify trends and areas for improvement in our Rotherhithe house clearance procedures.

Continuous improvement is embedded in our approach: policies are updated in response to new risks, operational learnings and changes in legislation. We also require contractual commitments from suppliers that they will comply with anti-slavery obligations as a condition of engagement.

We maintain a clear escalation process when issues are identified; this ensures rapid response, appropriate remedial action and, where necessary, termination of relationships with suppliers who do not meet our standards.

Governance and leadership are central to our anti-slavery efforts. Our board and senior managers are accountable for implementing this modern slavery statement and for ensuring resources are available to enforce policy. We assign specific responsibilities to a designated compliance lead to oversee supplier audits, staff training and reporting mechanisms.

We make available training to all employees and contractors so they can recognise signs of exploitation. Training is updated regularly to reflect evolving best practice and legal requirements, and participation is recorded and reviewed as part of our compliance programme.

Annual review: This statement and our policies are reviewed at least once every 12 months. The annual review assesses the effectiveness of our preventative measures, the outcomes of supplier audits, any reported incidents and the progress of remediation activities. Following each review, we will refine our practices and publish any material updates to ensure our Rotherhithe house-clearance operations continue to combat modern slavery effectively.