Modern Slavery Statement — House Clearance Stevenage

House Clearance Stevenage is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy and the practical steps we take to identify, mitigate and remedy risks across our operations and supply chain. We recognise our responsibility as a local provider of Stevenage house clearance and clearance services to act ethically and transparently, ensuring that all workers are treated with dignity and respect.

Our commitment covers permanent staff, agency workers and contractors involved in house clearance in Stevenage and surrounding areas. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, debt bondage, servitude, human trafficking or exploitation. This policy applies to everyone who works for or on behalf of our company and is embedded in our recruitment, onboarding and contract management procedures. We maintain clear expectations that our suppliers, partners and subcontractors will uphold equivalent standards.

Supply Chain Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We recognise that risk can arise anywhere in the supply chain, so we operate targeted due diligence and supplier audit processes for our clearance suppliers and waste management partners. Our approach includes:

• Pre-engagement checks — verifying legal status, employment practices and references before onboarding suppliers.
• Periodic desktop reviews and risk-based on-site inspections to confirm working conditions and documentation.
• Supplier audits — contractual clauses allow us to perform audits and corrective action plans when concerns are identified.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports may be raised internally through line managers or designated compliance leads, and we maintain an anonymous reporting route to protect those who disclose sensitive information. We also encourage people to report to relevant authorities where appropriate. All reports are taken seriously, promptly investigated and, where necessary, escalated to senior management.

Implementation and Training — To ensure our zero-tolerance stance is effective, we deliver regular training and awareness sessions for operational staff involved in house clearances and office-based teams. Training covers recognising signs of exploitation, how to escalate concerns, and the responsibilities of managers and suppliers. We incorporate anti-slavery expectations into supplier contracts and contractor briefings and require evidence of compliance before awarding or renewing agreements for house clearance contracts in Stevenage and nearby locations.

Monitoring, Review and Continuous Improvement — We monitor the performance of our policies and controls through management reports, audit findings and corrective actions. Key performance indicators include the number of supplier audits completed, incidents reported and remedial actions implemented. We encourage an open culture where staff and partners can suggest improvements to our processes.

As part of our governance framework, the leadership team reviews modern slavery risks and mitigation measures on a regular basis. We commit to an annual review of this statement and our associated policies to ensure they remain relevant and effective in the context of evolving risks and regulatory expectations. The review will consider the outcomes of supplier audits, incident investigations and stakeholder feedback to refine our approach.

Our statement applies to all activities under our control and to suppliers acting on our behalf. We will continue to allocate resources to strengthen our anti-slavery controls and to work collaboratively with partners across the clearance and waste management sectors to promote ethical labour practices. By doing so, House Clearance Stevenage and Stevenage clearance services aim to reduce the risk of modern slavery within the communities we serve.

We reaffirm our zero-tolerance policy against modern slavery and human trafficking and our commitment to continuous improvement through supplier audits, transparent reporting channels and a formal annual review process that drives accountability and compliance across our operations.