Flat Clearance Eltham Modern Slavery Statement

Flat Clearance Eltham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out our approach to addressing these risks across our services, including flat clearance in Eltham and related removal and clearance work. We operate a zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking and require all colleagues and partners to adhere to this high standard.

Our policy is communicated to everyone who works for or with the business. Staff and subcontractors engaged by our Eltham flat clearance team receive training on recognising signs of exploitation, reporting concerns, and the requirement to act ethically. We emphasise transparency in recruitment, fair pay, and safe working conditions to reduce the risk of modern slavery within our supply chain and on-site operations.

As part of our active due diligence, the Flat-clearance Eltham approach includes regular supplier audits and checks. We ask suppliers to provide evidence of their labour practices and employment terms. Where risks are identified we require corrective action plans. Our procurement process evaluates suppliers against criteria including labour rights, working hours and right-to-work documentation, and we suspend suppliers who fail to meet our standards.

We operate multiple reporting channels to ensure concerns about modern slavery are raised and investigated quickly. Staff can report issues confidentially through internal reporting lines and anonymous channels. We maintain an escalation process and ensure all reports result in a documented response that includes investigation and, where necessary, referral to appropriate authorities.

Supplier Standards and Audits

Our supplier requirements are explicit and enforced through contractual terms. Key expectations include:

• Adherence to legal employment practices and right-to-work checks
• Prohibition of forced, bonded or compulsory labour
• Provision of safe working conditions and fair wages

We undertake risk-based audits and site visits, prioritising high-risk suppliers or sectors. Corrective measures may include training, contractual changes, or termination of supply relationships.

We also integrate these standards into tender evaluations for any Eltham flat clearance contracts and closely monitor new partners during their initial contract period. Our procurement team uses a mix of document checks and on-site verification to validate compliance.

Reporting, Remediation and Continuous Improvement

When instances or allegations of modern slavery are suspected, we take immediate action. Investigations are coordinated by senior management and include interviews, documentary review and cooperation with external agencies where necessary. Where exploitation is confirmed we support remediation for victims and take decisive action against responsible parties, including termination of contracts and referral to law enforcement.

To ensure the effectiveness of our measures, we track key performance indicators, including audit completion rates, training coverage, and reported incidents. We incorporate lessons learned into policy updates and training. Flat Clearance Eltham is committed to continuous improvement and to keeping our practices aligned with evolving legal and ethical expectations.

This statement is reviewed at least annually by senior leadership and forms part of our corporate governance. The annual review examines policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, and emerging risks across the supply chain. Through this ongoing process, the Eltham flat clearance service will continue to strengthen its prevention, detection and response mechanisms to ensure a sustained commitment to eradicating modern slavery.