Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2025

House Clearance Barnet is committed to conducting its business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement outlines the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and labour exploitation in our operations and supply chains.

This statement is made in respect of the financial year ending 31 December 2025 and covers the activities of House Clearance Barnet in the United Kingdom.

Our Business and Supply Chains

House Clearance Barnet provides professional house clearance and related services to residential and commercial customers. Our operations include the collection, removal, and responsible disposal or recycling of household and office contents. We work with a range of suppliers and service providers, including waste management facilities, recycling centres, transport providers, equipment suppliers, and temporary labour agencies.

We recognise that some parts of our supply chain, particularly those involving manual handling, transport, and recycling, may be at higher risk of labour exploitation. We therefore take targeted steps to understand, monitor, and mitigate these risks.

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

House Clearance Barnet has a clear zero-tolerance policy to all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not knowingly work with any individual, contractor, or organisation that engages in, supports, or turns a blind eye to exploitation, forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, or any form of human trafficking.

All employees and suppliers are required to act ethically and with integrity. Any breach of our modern slavery standards is treated as a serious misconduct issue and may result in disciplinary action, contract termination, and, where appropriate, notification to the relevant authorities.

Policies and Responsibilities

Our stance on modern slavery is supported by internal policies that promote fair treatment, safe working conditions, and respect for legal rights. These include policies on recruitment, equal opportunities, health and safety, and whistleblowing. We ensure that workers are employed voluntarily, are free to leave their employment with reasonable notice, and receive fair pay for the work they undertake.

Responsibility for overseeing this statement and related procedures rests with the senior management team of House Clearance Barnet. Managers are expected to lead by example and ensure that their teams understand and comply with our modern slavery expectations.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We are committed to working only with suppliers who share our values and demonstrate a responsible approach to labour and human rights. As part of our supplier due diligence, we assess new suppliers on their labour practices, compliance with employment law, and approach to modern slavery risk.

Where appropriate, we conduct audits or request evidence of compliance, such as policies, training records, and proof of right-to-work checks. For higher-risk partners, we may undertake more detailed reviews or site visits. If concerns are identified, we will work with the supplier to agree corrective actions within clear timeframes, or we will end the relationship if improvements are not made.

Training and Awareness

We provide training and guidance to relevant staff on how to recognise signs of modern slavery and how to respond to concerns. This includes awareness of risk indicators such as restricted movement, unusual dependency on an employer, unclear employment terms, or signs of coercion or intimidation.

By building awareness throughout our workforce, we aim to ensure that potential issues are identified early and addressed promptly.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

House Clearance Barnet encourages all employees, contractors, and suppliers to report any concerns or suspicions about modern slavery or unethical labour practices, whether within our operations or in our supply chain. Concerns can be raised confidentially with a line manager, a senior manager, or directly with the designated modern slavery contact within the company.

We operate a no-retaliation approach. No one will suffer any detriment for raising a concern in good faith, even if it is not confirmed upon investigation. All reports will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and, where necessary, escalated to the appropriate external authorities.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. House Clearance Barnet is committed to continuously improving our processes and controls to identify and reduce risks in our operations and supply chains.

This statement and the measures described within it are reviewed annually by senior management. The review considers any incidents reported, changes in our business or supply chains, feedback from employees and suppliers, and developments in best practice and legislation. Where necessary, we update our policies, training, and supplier controls to strengthen our approach.

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement has been approved by the management of House Clearance Barnet, who are committed to its implementation and to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct across all aspects of our business.