Modern Slavery Statement — Removals Liverpool Commitment

Removals Liverpool is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This statement sets out our approach, our zero-tolerance policy and the practical steps we take across Liverpool removals and related removal services in Liverpool. We recognise our responsibility to ensure that everyone who works for us or with us is treated with dignity and is free from exploitation.

We operate a clear zero-tolerance stance: any form of forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking or exploitation will not be tolerated. Our leadership team enforces this through policies, contractor agreements and visible commitments that make it clear that non-compliance will lead to immediate action, including termination of contracts.

Scope and application: This statement applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers and partners engaged by the company in the provision of home removals, commercial removals and supporting logistics across the Liverpool region. It covers recruitment practices, employment conditions, subcontracting and third-party relationships that support our removal operations.

Policy, Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

Our due diligence process focuses on identifying, assessing and mitigating slavery risks within our supply chain. We carry out regular supplier checks and supplier audits that include documentation reviews, site visits where appropriate, and risk-based assessment of labour practices. These supplier audits are a core element of how we ensure compliance with our standards.

Audit procedures include:

• Verification of employment records and right-to-work checks for personnel involved in removal tasks;
• Inspection of subcontractor labour arrangements and review of payment practices to ensure workers receive lawful wages;
• Ongoing risk assessment of suppliers, with higher-risk vendors subject to more frequent audits and corrective action plans.

We require suppliers to sign agreements that explicitly prohibit modern slavery and include contractual audit rights. Where non-compliance is identified in our Liverpool removals supply chain, we take a proportional response — from remediation plans to contract termination for serious breaches.

Training, Policies and Employee Responsibilities

All staff within our removal services in Liverpool receive training on recognising signs of exploitation and understanding reporting obligations. Managers and procurement personnel receive enhanced training on conducting supplier audits and carrying out risk-based procurement.

We maintain a suite of policies that underpin our approach, including a modern slavery policy, a code of conduct for suppliers, and ethical procurement guidelines. These documents are regularly updated and form part of induction and refresher training programmes.

Employee responsibility: Employees are expected to raise concerns and to support investigations. We protect individuals who report in good faith from retaliation. Our culture encourages vigilance, and we emphasise that addressing modern slavery is a shared responsibility across every function.

Reporting Channels and Protections

We provide multiple reporting channels for anyone who suspects modern slavery or exploitation within our operations or among our suppliers. Reports can be made through designated internal channels; whistleblowing routes are clearly defined and accessible, and we support anonymous reporting where safe and practical.

Reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly by trained investigators. We ensure confidentiality to the fullest extent possible and implement interim measures to protect potential victims and witnesses. Our investigative process aims to identify root causes and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.

Key elements of our reporting framework include:

• Clear, publicised reporting channels for employees and third parties;
• Confidential handling of reports and support for affected individuals;
• Proportionate disciplinary or contractual actions for confirmed breaches.

Performance, Monitoring and Annual Review

We monitor performance through a combination of supplier audit outcomes, internal compliance checks and key performance indicators linked to ethical procurement. Regular reviews help us measure progress in reducing slavery risks across our Liverpool removals supply chain.

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and the associated policies. The annual review process evaluates the effectiveness of our actions, the findings from supplier audits, the volume and nature of reports received, and the remedial steps taken. Where necessary, we will update our approach and allocate resources to areas of higher risk.

Continuous improvement is central to our approach: we will refine supplier audit methodologies, enhance staff training and strengthen contractual terms to better safeguard workers involved in removal and relocation activities.

Commitment to Responsible Removals

Removals Liverpool, Liverpool removal specialists and related businesses under our management are fully committed to combating modern slavery. We will maintain a vigilant, transparent and accountable approach to ensure our removal services reflect the highest ethical standards.

Closing statement: We ensure that every decision made by our procurement, operations and human resources teams reinforces our stance: there is no place for modern slavery in Removals Liverpool's operations or supply chains. We will continue to act decisively, review our policies annually, and pursue ongoing improvement through supplier audits, robust reporting channels and an uncompromising zero-tolerance policy.

Signed off by our leadership as a public affirmation of our commitments and the actions we will take to protect people and uphold human rights in every aspect of our work.