Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

House Clearance Bloomsbury is committed to conducting all aspects of its operations in an ethical, transparent and responsible manner. This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and our supply chains. It applies to all employees, contractors, agency workers, suppliers, and any other third parties who work with or for us.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We have a strict zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, servitude, and all forms of exploitation. We do not tolerate such practices in any part of our business or supply chain. All individuals and organisations working with House Clearance Bloomsbury are expected to uphold this commitment and act with integrity in all dealings.

Modern slavery is a serious violation of fundamental human rights and is incompatible with our values. Any identified breach of this policy may result in termination of contracts, reporting to relevant authorities, and other appropriate remedial actions.

Our Business and Supply Chains

House Clearance Bloomsbury provides house clearance and related services, including the removal, sorting and responsible disposal or reuse of household items. Our supply chains include waste management providers, recycling centres, transport and logistics services, equipment suppliers, and agencies providing temporary staff or specialist services.

We recognise that the risk of modern slavery can arise at different points in these supply chains, particularly where there is use of low-skilled or temporary labour, or where materials and services are sourced indirectly. We are committed to identifying, assessing and mitigating these risks on an ongoing basis.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and contractors to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. As part of our supplier onboarding process, we assess prospective suppliers for their labour practices, working conditions and compliance with applicable laws. We seek assurances that they have their own policies and controls in place to prevent exploitation.

Where appropriate, we conduct supplier audits and reviews to verify compliance. These may include requesting evidence of right-to-work checks, recruitment practices, wage records, and health and safety procedures. For higher-risk categories of supply, we may carry out more detailed due diligence and ask suppliers to complete modern slavery risk assessments or declarations.

We reserve the right to discontinue business with any supplier that is unwilling or unable to meet our standards or that is found to be involved in modern slavery or related abuses.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, workers, suppliers and other stakeholders to report any concerns about modern slavery, human trafficking or unethical labour practices connected to our business or supply chains. Concerns may include suspicious behaviour, unclear recruitment arrangements, withholding of identity documents, or indications of coercion or exploitation.

Reports can be made directly to line managers, senior management or designated points of contact within House Clearance Bloomsbury. We handle all reports sensitively and, where possible, confidentially. We will investigate concerns promptly and take appropriate action, which may include engaging with the supplier, notifying authorities, and supporting affected individuals.

We do not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, and we are committed to creating an environment where people feel safe to speak up.

Training, Awareness and Continuous Improvement

We provide guidance and awareness materials to employees and relevant contractors so they can recognise signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond. Key staff involved in procurement, supplier management and recruitment receive additional information about risk indicators and appropriate due diligence measures.

We are committed to continuous improvement and regularly review our procedures to strengthen our ability to identify and address modern slavery risks. This includes monitoring regulatory developments, industry best practice and feedback from staff and stakeholders.

Annual Review and Approval

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is reviewed at least annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective and aligned with our operations and values. As part of the review, we consider any identified risks, incidents, audit findings and feedback, and we update our policies and procedures where necessary.

The updated statement is approved by the leadership of House Clearance Bloomsbury and communicated internally and externally as appropriate. By maintaining this ongoing review process, we aim to consistently improve our approach to preventing modern slavery and safeguarding the rights and dignity of everyone connected to our business.