Modern Slavery Statement — Flat Clearance St Johns Wood

Our Commitment to Ethical Clearance Services

At Flat Clearance St Johns Wood and across all St John's Wood flat clearance operations, we declare a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. This statement explains how our flat clearance in St Johns Wood and related services identify, prevent and address modern slavery risks. We are committed to acting ethically, respecting human rights and ensuring our supply chain meets the same standards we impose on ourselves.

This statement applies across our direct operations, subcontractors and suppliers. We require compliance from every party engaged in removals, waste disposal, cleaning, logistics and ancillary services. Our approach is risk-based and proportionate, focusing efforts where the risk of exploitation is highest.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Enforcement

Our zero-tolerance stance means that any evidence of modern slavery will result in decisive action. Flat Clearance SJW will suspend or terminate relationships with suppliers who breach anti-slavery requirements, and we will refer matters to appropriate enforcement bodies when necessary. We expect every contractor and partner to adhere to our code of conduct and to take remedial steps without delay if risks are identified.

We have embedded anti-slavery clauses in all new and renewed contracts and require suppliers to provide documented confirmation of compliance. Where non-compliance is suspected, we undertake immediate verification, apply corrective action plans and monitor progress until issues are resolved. Persistent failure to meet standards can lead to contract termination and exclusion from future tendering.

To support these measures we have established specific supplier audits and monitoring practices. These include scheduled compliance checks, surprise inspections where permissible, and targeted audits for high-risk vendors. We engage accredited third-party auditors periodically to validate internal findings and improve transparency.

Our supplier audit framework includes documented evidence reviews on recruitment practices, payroll, working hours and accommodation where relevant. Audits assess whether recruitment fees are charged to workers, whether proper contracts are in place and whether wages align with legal requirements. Findings are recorded and scored so we can prioritise follow-up and continuous improvement.

Reporting channels are central to our approach. We maintain confidential and accessible mechanisms for workers, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. These channels include anonymous internal hotlines, a secure reporting email (managed by our compliance team) and a nominated ethics officer who ensures reports are investigated promptly and impartially. We emphasise protection for whistleblowers and a no-retaliation policy.

Training, due diligence and continuous review — All employees involved in procurement, contract management and on-site supervision receive regular training on recognising signs of modern slavery, safe recruitment and escalation procedures. We conduct due diligence on new suppliers prior to engagement, including checks on business practices and references. High-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced scrutiny and binding remedial plans where gaps are identified.

Our performance is monitored through internal KPIs such as number of audits completed, proportion of suppliers compliant, incidents raised and resolved, and time taken to close corrective actions. We record all findings and remedial steps in a centralised compliance register to ensure traceability and accountability.

We will review this modern slavery statement annually to assess the effectiveness of our policies and actions. The annual review is overseen by senior management and the board, and it informs updates to our processes, supplier expectations and training programmes. Where necessary, we will strengthen measures to mitigate newly identified risks.

Conclusion: Flat Clearance St Johns Wood remains committed to preventing modern slavery throughout our operations and supply chain. Through a combination of a zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels and a formal annual review, we aim to continuously improve and maintain ethical standards across every aspect of our flat clearance services in St Johns Wood and beyond.