Modern Slavery Statement — Flat Clearance Forest Gate
Flat Clearance Forest Gate is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business and our supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking in the provision of flat clearance services in Forest Gate and surrounding areas. We recognise our responsibility to ensure that our operations and those of our partners do not contribute to modern slavery.
Scope and Commitment
Flat clearance in Forest Gate covers household and commercial flat removals, clearances, recycling and disposal activities. We take a cross-functional approach to risk assessment and mitigation, and we require all staff and contractors to comply with our policies. Our policy applies to all employees, temporary workers, agency staff, suppliers and subcontractors. We have a clear expectation that everyone in our supply chain respects human rights and operates in accordance with applicable laws.
Risk Assessment and Supply Chain
We conduct ongoing risk mapping of our supply chain, with particular emphasis on areas of elevated risk for exploitation. Our procurement and operations teams review supplier profiles for Forest Gate flat clearance services, waste handling, transport and labour providers. The review considers origin of labour, contract terms, and working conditions to identify potential indicators of modern slavery.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
We operate a structured supplier audit programme to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Audit activities include:
- Document checks for employment contracts and right-to-work evidence
- On-site assessments of working conditions and welfare provisions
- Interviews with workers where appropriate and safe
- Verification of pay records and hours worked
- Remediation plans when concerns are identified
Audits are risk-based and prioritised by supplier criticality and geographical risk. We use a mix of independent third-party auditors and internal compliance officers to validate findings and follow up on corrective actions for any Forest Gate flat clearance suppliers or subcontractors found to be non-compliant.
Contractual Controls
All new and renewed contracts require suppliers to commit to our anti-slavery standards. Contracts include clauses that allow us to suspend or terminate relationships where there is evidence of modern slavery. We expect suppliers to carry out their own due diligence and to flow similar clauses down the supply chain.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We promote open reporting and provide multiple secure reporting channels for employees, contractors and external stakeholders to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery in our flat removal and clearance activities. Reports can be made anonymously and will be investigated promptly. Our approach protects whistleblowers from retaliation and ensures concerns are escalated to senior management for action.
Training and Awareness
We deliver targeted training for staff, supervisors and procurement teams to help them recognise the signs of exploitation and understand reporting procedures. Awareness campaigns and refresher sessions ensure our workforce remains vigilant across all Forest Gate flat clearance operations.
Monitoring and continuous improvement are embedded in our strategy. We track key performance indicators, audit outcomes and remediation progress to measure effectiveness. Where modern slavery risks are identified, we implement corrective action plans and collaborate with partners, local authorities and relevant agencies to protect affected individuals.
Annual Review and Governance
We conduct an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies to reflect evolving risks, regulatory changes, and lessons learned from audits and reported incidents. The board and senior leadership review the outcomes of the review and approve any required changes to policy or operational practice. Our commitment to ending modern slavery is ongoing and forms part of our broader corporate responsibility for ethical, transparent and sustainable operations in Forest Gate and beyond.
Flat Clearance Forest Gate reaffirms its zero-tolerance stance and will continue to strengthen controls, supplier relationships and reporting measures to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our business or the services we provide.