Modern Slavery Statement — Office Clearance New Cross

Office Clearance New Cross is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach, policies and the actions we take to identify, prevent and mitigate any risks of forced labour in our New Cross operations and across our network of suppliers. We apply a zero-tolerance policy to any form of modern slavery.

Our commitment covers employees, contractors and sub-contractors engaged in office clearance in New Cross and surrounding areas. We require all staff to understand the signs of exploitation and to follow clear procedures if concerns arise. Training is provided as part of induction and regular refresher sessions to ensure awareness remains high. We emphasize that reporting potential abuses is expected and protected.

The scope of this statement includes procurement, logistics, manual handling and disposal services delivered by New Cross office clearance teams and by third-party partners. We maintain a risk-based approach to identifying where modern slavery could occur, prioritising areas such as temporary labour, restoration or disposal sub-contracting and low-wage roles in the wider supply chain.

Policies, Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We operate robust policies that underpin our anti-slavery stance. These include a formal Supplier Code of Conduct and contractual clauses that require suppliers to comply with anti-slavery legislation. Our procurement process for New Cross office clearance services includes checks and documentation reviews. We conduct supplier audits and on-site visits where risk indicators are present.

Audits and checks are carried out to verify employment records, wage payments, right-to-work documentation and working conditions. Our audit program uses a tiered approach: high-risk suppliers receive more frequent and detailed scrutiny. Audit activities include:

• Document verification and payroll review;
• Interviews with workers and supervisory staff;
• Site inspections to confirm working and living conditions where applicable.

We expect all suppliers involved in New Cross office-clearance operations to comply with our standards and to demonstrate continual improvement. Non-compliance triggers remediation plans, and in severe or unresolvable cases, contract termination. Strong contractual remedies and the right to audit are embedded in supplier agreements to reinforce our zero-tolerance approach.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple, confidential reporting channels for staff and third parties to raise concerns about potential modern slavery. Reports can be raised internally through line managers, anonymous whistleblowing arrangements and via secure internal systems. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and handled in accordance with our disciplinary and safeguarding procedures. We protect reporters from retaliation.

If concerns arise relating to New Cross office clearance activities, they are escalated to senior management and the compliance team for immediate review. Investigations seek to identify root causes and apply corrective actions which may include supplier retraining, contractual sanctions, or engagement with external authorities if criminal conduct is suspected.

Our annual review process ensures this Modern Slavery Statement remains current and effective. Each year we assess the outcomes of supplier audits, training completion rates, reported incidents and remediation outcomes specific to office clearance in New Cross. Findings inform policy updates and targeted risk mitigation measures.

Continuous improvement is central to how we manage modern slavery risks. We set measurable objectives, monitor progress and report internally on compliance metrics. We also seek to work collaboratively with partners and industry bodies to strengthen standards across the sector and enhance protections for vulnerable workers engaged in office clearance activities.

In summary, Office Clearance New Cross maintains a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery, backed by supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and an annual review cycle to drive accountability and improvement in our New Cross office clearance services and supply chain.