Modern Slavery Statement for Hollandpark Removals
Hollandpark Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our own operations and across our supply chains. As a professional removals company, we recognise that our services rely on people, vehicles, equipment, and third-party suppliers, and that vigilance is essential to protect workers at every level.
Our zero-tolerance policy applies to all forms of modern slavery, including debt bondage, servitude, child labour, and involuntary work. We expect every employee, contractor, and supplier involved with Hollandpark Removals to uphold the highest ethical standards. Any breach of this policy may result in immediate corrective action, contract termination, and, where appropriate, referral to the relevant authorities. This policy is embedded in our internal procedures and reinforces our wider commitment to responsible business practice.
We also maintain a risk-based approach to monitoring our business relationships. While the removals sector is generally lower risk than some industries, we acknowledge that risks can arise in transport, warehousing, temporary labour, cleaning, fuel supply, and outsourced services. To address this, Hollandpark Removals modern slavery controls include supplier due diligence, contract expectations, and periodic review of labour practices. We assess each relationship according to location, service type, labour model, and any known ethical concerns.
Supplier oversight is a critical part of our prevention strategy. We carry out supplier audits and reviews on a scheduled and risk-led basis, particularly where services involve direct labour provision or subcontracting. These audits may include checks on right-to-work documentation, wage practices, working hours, recruitment methods, and evidence of policies prohibiting exploitation. If concerns are identified, we require prompt remediation and may suspend or end the relationship if standards are not met.
Our purchasing and management teams are trained to identify warning signs such as unusual payment arrangements, inconsistent worker records, restricted freedom of movement, or signs that workers may be under pressure from employers or intermediaries. Training is refreshed regularly so that the team responsible for removals services understands how to recognise and escalate concerns. This helps ensure that prevention is not treated as a one-time exercise, but as a continuing operational responsibility.
We encourage a culture in which concerns can be raised without fear. Our reporting channels allow employees, workers, suppliers, and any other relevant party to report suspected modern slavery issues confidentially and in good faith. Reports may be made to line managers, senior leadership, or through established internal safeguarding procedures. All concerns are investigated promptly, sensitively, and in line with our disciplinary and remediation processes. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern.
Hollandpark Removals also reviews recruitment and onboarding practices to ensure that workers are engaged lawfully and voluntarily. We verify that employment is freely chosen, that identity and eligibility checks are completed properly, and that no worker pays unfair fees to obtain work. In addition, we aim to ensure that all workers understand their rights, including freedom from coercion, access to fair pay, and the ability to leave employment in accordance with lawful notice terms. These measures support our commitment to ethical removals operations.
The effectiveness of our statement depends on active oversight. For that reason, we conduct an annual review of our modern slavery arrangements, including policy updates, supplier assessments, training records, incident logs, and any emerging risks in the sector. This review informs improvements for the following year and ensures our approach remains practical, proportionate, and aligned with current law and best practice. Where necessary, we strengthen controls, expand audits, or revise due diligence requirements.
Hollandpark Removals recognises that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility shared across the organisation. By maintaining a zero-tolerance stance, strengthening supplier audits, providing secure reporting channels, and carrying out an annual review, we seek to protect workers and uphold ethical standards in every part of our business. We are committed to continuous improvement and to ensuring that our modern slavery statement remains a meaningful expression of that commitment.
This statement reflects the values of responsibility, transparency, and respect that guide Hollandpark Removals. We expect all parties connected with our business to support these principles and to work with us in preventing exploitation. Our approach is designed to be clear, practical, and enforceable, helping ensure that modern slavery has no place in our operations or supply chain.