Modern Slavery Statement — Woolwich House Clearance

Woolwich House Clearance is fully committed to the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, coercion or exploitation. Our statement applies to all employees, contractors and third-party partners engaged by Woolwich house clearance teams, and it outlines the steps we take to identify, prevent and remedy modern slavery risks.

Our commitment as a house clearance business operating in Woolwich extends to ensuring that all aspects of Woolwich clearance services adhere to legal and ethical standards. We recognise the vulnerability of certain groups in the waste removal, clearance, and clearance logistics sectors and therefore embed safeguarding expectations into recruitment, contracting and operational practices. Transparency and accountability underpin our approach.

This modern slavery policy complements relevant UK legislation and reflects our responsibility to stakeholders and the local community. As providers of house clearance in Woolwich, we ensure that management and staff are aware of their responsibilities. We maintain a clear chain of accountability and require managers to escalate any suspicion of exploitation immediately to senior leadership for investigation and action.

Supplier Standards, Due Diligence and Audits

We conduct robust due diligence and regular supplier audits to confirm compliance with our standards. All suppliers and subcontractors are required to sign contractual provisions prohibiting modern slavery and to demonstrate appropriate labour practices. Our procurement process includes risk-based screening, on-site checks and documentary verification.

Key elements of our supplier audit programme include:

• Documentation checks — verification of payroll, identity and right-to-work evidence;
• On-site inspections — unannounced visits to evaluate working conditions;
• Interviews — confidential interviews with workers where appropriate;
• Corrective action plans — timelines and monitoring for remediation;
• Ongoing evaluation — repeat audits for higher-risk providers.

These measures support our efforts to ensure that Woolwich clearing services are delivered ethically and without exploitation.

Reporting Channels, Training and Worker Support

We maintain confidential reporting channels for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery. Reports are treated seriously and handled promptly through a defined escalation process. We guarantee protection from retaliation for good-faith reporting and provide clear guidance on how issues will be investigated.

Our reporting framework includes internal hotlines, secure email reporting to authorised investigators and a documented incident response procedure. We provide regular training for staff and suppliers to recognise signs of trafficking and forced labour, and to respond appropriately. Training is refreshed annually and is tailored to the roles most likely to encounter risks.

Monitoring, continual improvement and an annual review are central to our approach. Each year Woolwich House Clearance undertakes a formal review of the effectiveness of policies, supplier audit outcomes and training records. The review identifies areas for improvement and sets measurable targets for the following year to strengthen safeguards across the business and supply chain.

Our remediation approach balances victim protection with corrective action for suppliers that breach our standards. Where non-compliance is identified we require immediate corrective measures; persistent or serious violations trigger contract termination and escalation to enforcement agencies where required. We record and track remediation outcomes to ensure accountability.

In summary, Woolwich house clearance remains resolute in its pledge to eradicate modern slavery within our operations and among our partners. Zero tolerance is not just a phrase but a set of practices — from supplier audits to reporting channels and an annual review process — that together create a resilient framework to detect and prevent exploitation.

We will continue to evolve our modern slavery actions, strengthen supplier engagement and report progress transparently within our governance structures. This statement is endorsed by senior leadership and will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in legislation, risk and operational learnings as part of our ongoing commitment to ethical clearance services in Woolwich.