Modern Slavery Statement — House Clearance Brentwood

House Clearance Brentwood is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and respect for human rights, and this modern slavery statement details our approach, expectations and the actions we take across every service we provide. Our commitment applies to all employees, subcontractors and suppliers engaged in house clearance in Brentwood and the surrounding areas.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, forced labour, child labour or human trafficking. This policy is embedded in our corporate code of conduct and applied to all Brentwood house clearance activities. Our principles include:

• Prohibition of unlawful workplace coercion and exploitative practices;
• Equal treatment and fair remuneration for all workers involved in house clearances;
• Respect for legal working hours and the right to leave employment freely.

Supplier Expectations and Due Diligence

We set clear expectations for suppliers, contractors and partners providing services to our Brentwood house clearance operations. All suppliers are required to comply with our anti-slavery standards and to demonstrate transparency in their labour practices. As part of onboarding, suppliers must confirm they have no links to forced labour and must provide documentation on employment terms where requested.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

We carry out risk-based supplier audits to verify compliance. Audits include workplace visits, review of payroll and time records, interviews and checks against declared supply chains. Our audit programme aims to:

• Identify high-risk suppliers and activities;
• Assess recruitment and subcontracting practices;
• Ensure remediation where breaches are discovered.

Audits are performed by trained internal teams and, where appropriate, independent third-party auditors to strengthen credibility and objectivity in our Brentwood house clearances supply chain oversight.

We maintain robust reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely and confidentially. Reporting channels include internal whistleblowing mechanisms, anonymous reporting options and direct escalation to senior management. Reports are handled promptly, with protections against retaliation and clear procedures for investigation.

Reporting Channels:

• Confidential internal reporting to our compliance team;
• Anonymous reporting routes for workers and third parties;
• Structured investigation processes and documentation for all allegations.

Where potential violations are substantiated, we take decisive remedial action which may include termination of contracts, referral to enforcement authorities and support for affected workers to secure safe and lawful outcomes. Our approach emphasises remediation, prevention and accountability across every Brentwood house clearance contract.

Training is provided to staff and contractors engaged in house clearance services to increase awareness of indicators of modern slavery and the correct steps for reporting. We also incorporate anti-slavery clauses into supplier contracts and require evidence of compliance when contracts are renewed.

Our modern slavery procedures are reviewed at least annually. The annual review includes assessment of audit findings, effectiveness of reporting channels, emerging risks within the sector and changes in law or best practice. Performance indicators used in the review include the number of reported incidents, time to resolution, supplier audit completion rates and corrective action implementation.

In conclusion, House Clearance Brentwood remains resolutely committed to preventing modern slavery within our operations and supply chain. We will continue to evolve our controls, increase transparency and work collaboratively with suppliers, employees and authorities to ensure the dignity and rights of all people involved in our Brentwood house clearance services are protected. This statement is made in good faith and will be subject to ongoing monitoring and public reporting through our corporate governance processes.