St Johns Wood House Clearance Modern Slavery Statement

Our commitment and scope

The leadership of St Johns Wood House Clearance affirms a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. This statement applies to our company and to all entities acting on our behalf, including contractors and suppliers engaged in household clearance, waste management and relocation services in the St John's Wood area and beyond. We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights, and we commit to continuous improvement in preventing exploitation.

Policy framework and governance

Our anti-slavery policy is owned by our senior management and is communicated to all employees, subcontractors and partners. Key elements include:

• Clear contractual obligations requiring suppliers to adhere to labour standards.
• Prohibition of forced or bonded labour in any part of the supply chain.
• Expectation of transparency and cooperation with audits and remedial actions.

Due diligence and risk assessment

We undertake risk-based due diligence to identify areas where modern slavery risks are most likely to arise within our house clearance and removal services. This includes reviewing categories such as manual handling, temporary labour, reuse and disposal streams, and lower-tier suppliers. Our approach combines internal reviews with supplier-provided information to establish risk profiles and required mitigation plans.

Supplier audits and compliance

Supplier audits are a core element of our compliance activity. Audits include documentary checks, site visits and, where possible, worker interviews conducted by trained personnel. Where audits identify concerns, we require corrective action plans and follow-up reviews. Our supplier assessment process includes:

• Initial compliance screening and self-assessment questionnaires.
• Periodic on-site and remote audits targeted by risk and spend.
• Escalation procedures for serious findings, including contract termination if needed.

Training and capacity building

We provide targeted training for managers and staff involved in procurement, operations and crew management to help them identify and respond to indicators of modern slavery. Training is refreshed regularly and adapted to reflect emerging risks in the house clearance and waste sectors. We encourage suppliers to adopt similar training and support capacity building for smaller businesses in our network.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

Confidential reporting is enabled through multiple anonymous channels within our organisation. Employees, workers in our supply chain and third parties are encouraged to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports are investigated promptly by dedicated staff and escalated to senior management when necessary. We track outcomes and implement remedial measures where exploitation or non-compliance is confirmed.

Remediation and continuous improvement

When potential incidents are identified, we apply a victim-centred approach to remediation, prioritising safety and legal protections. Remedial steps may include suspension of supplier activity, corrective action plans, worker support mechanisms and termination of contracts in severe cases. We document lessons learned and integrate them into future prevention strategies.

Annual review and public accountability

We commit to an annual review of our anti-slavery programme that evaluates policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, training reach and remediation results. This review informs updates to our risk assessment, procurement procedures and supplier engagement. Our board and senior leadership receive regular reports and approve action plans. By maintaining this cycle of assessment and refinement, St Johns Wood house clearance services aim to reduce risk and strengthen protections for workers throughout our operations and supply chain.

Conclusion

St Johns Wood House Clearance is committed to eradicating modern slavery and expects the same high standards from every partner. We will continue to monitor, audit and improve our practices, ensure accessible reporting channels and conduct annual reviews to uphold our zero-tolerance stance and protect human dignity in all aspects of our business.