Modern Slavery Statement for Lambeth Removals
Lambeth Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, dignity, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labour, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the removals industry may involve varied labour arrangements, subcontracting, and third-party services, which can increase risk if not properly managed. For that reason, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that undermines personal freedom or lawful working conditions.
Our commitment applies to every part of the organisation, including drivers, porters, office personnel, temporary workers, and external partners. We expect all suppliers and contractors to uphold the same standards. Lambeth Removals believes that ethical operations are essential to sustainable growth, and we are dedicated to ensuring that our business remains free from exploitation in every form.
To support this commitment, we assess risk across recruitment, procurement, transport, storage, and subcontracted services. We look for indicators such as withheld identity documents, restricted movement, unpaid overtime, unsafe accommodation, or workers who appear unable to speak freely on their own behalf. Where risks are identified, we take proportionate action, which may include enhanced monitoring, corrective action plans, or termination of the commercial relationship.
Our supplier audits are a central part of this approach. We review the labour practices of key suppliers and service providers through scheduled checks and, where necessary, unannounced inspections. These audits may involve document reviews, verification of right-to-work processes, examination of pay and working-hour records, and confirmation that workers understand their rights. We also expect suppliers to maintain their own controls and to flow the same expectations down their supply chains. Any supplier found to be in breach of our standards must demonstrate immediate remediation, and persistent or serious non-compliance will lead to suspension or termination.
We also require managers to remain alert to warning signs and to treat concerns seriously and promptly. Training is provided so that relevant staff understand how modern slavery can present in practical settings and how to respond appropriately. This includes recognising unusual dependency relationships, recruitment fees charged to workers, coercion by intermediaries, or signs that someone is working against their will. Our aim is not only compliance, but also prevention through informed oversight and responsible decision-making.
Reporting channels are available to ensure that concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report suspicions, incidents, or breaches through internal management routes or established whistleblowing processes. Reports may be made confidentially, and all disclosures are reviewed with care, urgency, and discretion. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith, and we will investigate all credible allegations in line with our internal procedures.
Where a concern is substantiated, Lambeth Removals will take decisive action. This may include safeguarding affected individuals, notifying relevant authorities, improving controls, revising contracts, or ending relationships where standards cannot be met. We work on the principle that accountability must be both practical and measurable. As part of this, we document incidents, outcomes, and lessons learned so that our response improves over time.
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal obligations and operational realities. The annual review considers changes in risk, supplier performance, audit findings, training coverage, and the effectiveness of reporting mechanisms. Updates are approved through internal governance processes and communicated to relevant teams so that responsibilities remain clear. Through this continuous review cycle, Lambeth Removals reinforces its commitment to ethical practice and a workplace and supply chain free from modern slavery.
In summary, the Lambeth Removals modern slavery policy is built on prevention, vigilance, and accountability. By combining a zero-tolerance approach, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to protect people from exploitation and ensure that our business operates responsibly at every level.