House Clearance Waterloo Modern Slavery Statement

House Clearance Waterloo is committed to conducting all aspects of our business in an ethical, transparent, and responsible manner. We recognise our duty to help prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. This statement outlines the measures we take to identify, address, and minimise the risk of modern slavery, and it applies to all employees, contractors, and suppliers engaged by House Clearance Waterloo.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Modern slavery is fundamentally incompatible with our values and with the trust our customers place in us. Any form of coercion, abuse of power, or denial of fundamental human rights is unacceptable.

All employees and suppliers are expected to comply with this policy as a condition of their engagement with House Clearance Waterloo. Any suspected breach will be treated as a serious matter, investigated promptly, and may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, or referral to the relevant authorities where appropriate.

Our Supply Chain and Supplier Standards

Our supply chain includes providers of transport, recycling and waste processing services, equipment and materials, and various professional and support services. We aim to work only with reputable suppliers who share our commitment to high ethical standards and respect for human rights.

We communicate our expectations to suppliers through our purchasing processes and contractual terms. Suppliers are required to comply with all relevant legislation relating to modern slavery and human trafficking, including laws on minimum wage, working hours, health and safety, and the right to work. We expect suppliers to adopt similar standards with their own subcontractors and to be transparent about their labour practices.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

To reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain, we undertake proportionate due diligence and auditing activities. These may include pre-engagement assessments, requests for information about labour practices, and ongoing monitoring based on the level of risk associated with a supplier’s location, sector, and services.

Where our review identifies potential concerns, we will engage with the supplier to understand the situation and seek appropriate corrective actions. If a supplier is unwilling or unable to meet our standards, we reserve the right to reconsider the relationship, including suspending or ending the contract. We keep a record of supplier assessments and audits to support continuous improvement over time.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities

Responsibility for identifying and addressing modern slavery risks is shared across the business. Senior management is responsible for overseeing our approach and ensuring that this statement is implemented in practice. Operational managers are expected to remain alert to potential risks in day-to-day activities, including in the selection and management of suppliers.

We provide appropriate guidance and awareness-raising to employees, particularly those involved in procurement, contract management, and frontline operations. This includes helping staff to recognise indicators of exploitation and understand the steps to take if they have concerns. All employees are reminded that ethical conduct and respect for individuals are core expectations of working at House Clearance Waterloo.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

We encourage anyone who works for or with House Clearance Waterloo to report suspicions or concerns about possible modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised confidentially with a line manager, a member of the management team, or through our internal whistleblowing channel.

We will take all reports seriously and handle them sensitively. No one will suffer any detrimental treatment for raising a concern in good faith. Where necessary, we will cooperate with law enforcement, regulators, or other appropriate bodies to ensure that credible allegations are properly investigated and addressed.

Monitoring, Annual Review, and Continuous Improvement

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. We are committed to reviewing and, where needed, strengthening our processes on a regular basis. This modern slavery statement is reviewed annually by senior management to evaluate its effectiveness, take account of any changes in legislation, and reflect learning from our due diligence and supplier engagement activities.

As part of the annual review, we consider whether further training, updated risk assessments, revised supplier requirements, or enhanced reporting mechanisms are required. We aim to demonstrate continuous improvement and to ensure that our efforts to combat modern slavery remain proportionate, effective, and aligned with our values.

This statement has been approved by the management of House Clearance Waterloo and will be updated each year to reflect our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains.