Modern Slavery Statement — House Clearance Holborn

House Clearance Holborn is committed to preventing any form of modern slavery, human trafficking or forced labour in our operations and supply chain. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy that applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Holborn house clearance teams. This statement explains our approach to due diligence, supplier engagement and ongoing monitoring to reduce the risk of exploitation in our home clearance and waste removal services.

Scope and responsibility: This policy covers all staff and subcontractors working on House Clearance Holborn projects, including seasonal workers and temporary hires. Our leadership team is responsible for enforcing the policy and ensuring training is provided. All procurement decisions consider ethical standards, and we embed expectations into contracts, purchase orders and procurement practices to reflect our commitment to responsible Holborn clearance services.

We require our suppliers to comply with our anti-slavery standards and undergo regular supplier audits. Our supplier due diligence includes:

• Verification of employment practices and right-to-work documentation
• Contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour and child labour
• On-site and remote audits to assess compliance with our ethical code

We deploy a risk-based audit programme for all contractors used in household clearances across Holborn and the surrounding boroughs. Our audit process combines documentation review, interviews and, where necessary, unannounced inspections. Supplier audits examine recruitment practices, wage payments, working hours and health and safety standards to identify any indicators of exploitation. Breaches are escalated and can result in suspension or termination of contracts with immediate effect.

To support transparency, we require suppliers to maintain records demonstrating lawful employment and fair treatment. Our procurement teams use standard checklists and scoring to evaluate suppliers. We prioritise suppliers that demonstrate clear policies on labour rights, provide training to their employees and welcome independent verification. Houseclearance Holborn expects remediation plans where minor non-conformances are found and immediate action for serious violations.

Our risk assessment framework is updated annually and when we expand services or change supplier relationships. We monitor high-risk areas such as manual handling roles, temporary labour hire and subcontracting layers to ensure that the risk of modern slavery remains low across our Holborn clearance projects.

We maintain confidential reporting channels for staff and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports can be made anonymously and will be investigated promptly by our compliance team. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises concerns in good faith. Clear escalation routes are established to ensure issues are acted upon swiftly and proportionately.

Training and awareness are central to our prevention strategy. All staff involved in Holborn house clearance operations receive induction training on recognising signs of trafficking and exploitation. Supervisors receive enhanced training to manage audits, verify documentation and respond to disclosures. We emphasise a victim-centred approach when dealing with suspected cases, ensuring immediate support and referral where required.

Annual review and continuous improvement: Our modern slavery statement is reviewed at least once every 12 months by senior management to reflect legislative changes and emerging risks. We publish an annual summary of our actions and progress internally and use those findings to refine supplier audits, training materials and procurement standards. House Clearance Holborn is committed to ongoing improvement, ensuring that all aspects of our operations and supply chain are aligned with our zero-tolerance stance.