Modern Slavery Statement — Flat Clearance Islington

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Flat Clearance Islington and our related teams to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We operate with a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, bonded labour and any form of exploitation. Our Islington flat clearance teams and contractors are required to comply with legal and ethical obligations and to uphold human rights as a core component of every clearance and waste removal project.

Our policy applies to all colleagues, contractors, suppliers and subcontractors involved in flat clearance in Islington and surrounding areas. We place particular emphasis on transparency, due diligence and the implementation of practical measures to reduce risk. We expect suppliers to demonstrate robust employment practices, clear records of worker status and fair remuneration. The company will act immediately if any form of modern slavery is suspected, and will take appropriate remedial and disciplinary action.

Supplier Standards and Expectations

We require all suppliers to meet our standards for ethical conduct and worker welfare. Suppliers to Flat Clearance Islington must confirm, through contractual clauses and declarations, that their practices are free from coercion, exploitation and trafficked labour. Our procurement process includes checks on recruitment practices, proof of identity and evidence that workers are not charged recruitment fees. We will not engage with suppliers who refuse to meet these minimum standards.

To support these expectations we operate a programme of structured supplier audits and assessments. Audits combine documentation checks with on-site visits where practicable, and include random inspections of subcontractor operations. Audit findings are recorded and rated; suppliers with critical findings must supply an immediate action plan or face suspension. The audit programme is a core tool for managing risks in our Islington clearance supply chain and for ensuring that our ethical commitments are implemented in practice.

Our supplier audit checklist includes:

• Verification of legal employment status and right-to-work documentation
• Assessment of recruitment and wage payment practices
• Review of working hours, rest breaks and health and safety compliance
• Interviews with workers where possible to detect signs of coercion or restriction of movement
• Evaluation of subcontracting chains and labour supply arrangements

Where audits identify concerns, Flat Clearance Islington will work with suppliers to remediate issues and monitor progress until standards are met. Persistent non-compliance will result in contract termination. We promote continuous improvement and capacity building with suppliers so that high standards are sustainable across the entire chain.

We maintain clear reporting channels to enable staff, suppliers and third parties to raise allegations or suspicions of modern slavery safely and promptly. These channels include internal reporting pathways, a whistleblowing framework and secure escalation routes to senior management. Employees and contractors involved in Islington flat clearance operations are trained to recognise signs of exploitation and to report concerns without fear of retaliation.

Reports are handled confidentially and investigated by senior staff with appropriate expertise. Investigations aim to ensure victim protection, interruption of abusive practices and preservation of evidence. We may involve law enforcement and relevant authorities where criminal conduct is suspected. All reports are logged and monitored to ensure timely and effective resolution.

Annual Review, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

Flat Clearance Islington conducts an annual review of our modern slavery risks and the effectiveness of policies, audits and reporting mechanisms. This review includes analysis of audit outcomes, reported incidents, supplier corrective actions and training completion rates. Results of the annual review inform our action plan for the following year and drive updates to contracts, procurement procedures and staff training.

We are committed to continuous improvement across our Islington clearance activities. This statement will be reviewed at least once every 12 months and updated as necessary to reflect legislative changes, emerging risks and lessons learned from investigations and supplier engagements. By maintaining robust controls, regular supplier assessments and strong reporting channels, Flat Clearance Islington aims to reduce the risk of modern slavery and protect vulnerable workers throughout our operations and supply chain.

We declare that the measures described above represent our current steps to prevent modern slavery. We will continue to implement, monitor and strengthen these actions, ensuring our flat clearance services in Islington remain ethical, lawful and respectful of human rights.