Modern Slavery Statement — House Clearance Hoddesdon

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of House Clearance Hoddesdon and associated operations to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, exploitation and human trafficking. Our statement applies to all colleagues, contractors and sub-contractors engaged by Hoddesdon house clearance teams and to our suppliers and partners.

Our commitment and scope

We are committed to ensuring that all elements of our clearance and removal activities — including house clearance in Hoddesdon, clearances across Hertfordshire and related Hoddesdon clearance services — are conducted ethically and transparently. This includes the employment practices of our own staff and the conduct of third parties who provide goods and services to clearance services Hoddesdon projects. We will not tolerate any form of modern slavery within our operations or supply chain and will take immediate action where breaches are identified.

We require that suppliers, subcontractors and agents working with House Clearance Hoddesdon adhere to our standards. Our supplier due diligence and audit processes include:

• Pre-contract screening for evidence of compliance with employment and human rights laws;
• Regular supplier audits and risk assessments targeted at high-risk sectors and geographies;
• Contractual clauses that require compliance with our anti-slavery policy and the right to audit; and
• Corrective action plans where non-compliance is found, with clear timelines for remediation.

Supplier audits and due diligence

House Clearance Hoddesdon conducts periodic audits of suppliers and contractors as part of our ongoing monitoring program. Audits combine documentary review, targeted questionnaires and, where appropriate, site visits to confirm labour practices and conditions. For high-risk suppliers we apply enhanced verification, including background checks and third-party validation. Our audit programme is risk-based and aims to ensure that Hoddesdon house clearance suppliers meet our standards before and during engagement.

Reporting channels are established to ensure concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely and confidentially. Anyone working with or for clearance services Hoddesdon can report suspected wrongdoing through several routes. These channels are designed to protect whistleblowers and to enable timely investigation and remediation. Reports will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and where necessary referred to appropriate authorities.

Available reporting methods include:

• Internal reporting to line management or to a designated compliance representative;
• Anonymous reporting mechanisms that allow concerns to be raised without identification;
• Escalation procedures to senior management for urgent matters;
• Confidential investigations with protection for those who come forward in good faith.

To support these measures, House Clearance Hoddesdon provides targeted training for staff and contractors to help them recognise signs of modern slavery and exploitation. We embed anti-slavery considerations into procurement decisions, contract management and operational planning for each Hoddesdon house clearance project. Our risk assessment framework is periodically reviewed and updated to reflect evolving threats and sector-specific vulnerabilities.

Monitoring and performance indicators underpin our efforts. We measure compliance through audit outcomes, the number and nature of reports received, remediation progress and supplier performance metrics. Where non-compliance is found, we will require remediation, suspend or terminate contracts, and cooperate with law enforcement and regulators as appropriate. Zero tolerance means decisive action to protect victims and prevent recurrence.

Annual review: this Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once per year by senior management. The annual review will assess the effectiveness of policies, training, audits and reporting channels and will lead to improvements where gaps are identified. Our goal is continuous enhancement of our approach so that every Hoddesdon clearance services operation reflects our ethical standards and legal obligations. This statement is approved by the leadership of House Clearance Hoddesdon and will be published and updated annually to reflect progress and changes in our approach.