Fulham Removals Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the steps Fulham Removals has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking from occurring within our operations and supply chains. It applies to all activities undertaken by Fulham Removals and reflects our commitment to ethical conduct, responsible sourcing, and respect for human rights.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Fulham Removals has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, and all forms of exploitation. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our own business or in any of our supply chains.
All employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers are expected to share this commitment and to comply with our standards at all times. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in the termination of employment or business relationships.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Fulham Removals operates in the removals and relocation sector, providing domestic and commercial moving, packing, and storage services. Our supply chains include suppliers of vehicles, fuel, packing materials, storage facilities, subcontracted transport services, and agency labour. We recognise that some of these areas, particularly those involving manual labour and subcontracted services, can present higher risks of modern slavery and we focus our efforts accordingly.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect all suppliers and business partners to uphold the same high standards that we apply within our own operations. Our supplier selection and onboarding processes include an assessment of ethical practices and compliance with modern slavery legislation. We require suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced, trafficked, or child labour and that they provide safe and fair working conditions.
Fulham Removals conducts periodic audits and assessments of key suppliers, with particular attention to those operating in higher risk categories or regions. These audits may include requests for documentation, site visits where appropriate, and verification of employment practices. Where concerns are identified, we work with suppliers to implement corrective actions within defined timeframes. Failure to address serious or repeated issues can result in the suspension or termination of the business relationship.
Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities
We provide training and guidance to managers and relevant employees, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management, to help them identify signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond to potential concerns. This training is reviewed periodically to reflect developments in best practice and legislation.
Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery approach sits with the senior management team, which ensures that adequate resources, policies, and procedures are in place and that the effectiveness of our measures is regularly reviewed.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Fulham Removals encourages anyone who has concerns about possible modern slavery or unethical behaviour within our operations or supply chains to report them without delay. Concerns may be raised through internal reporting channels, including line managers or senior management, or via our whistleblowing arrangements, which allow issues to be reported in confidence.
We are committed to ensuring that no one who raises a concern in good faith suffers any form of retaliation or detrimental treatment. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and, where necessary, result in corrective actions or escalation to the relevant authorities.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility and that our approach must continue to evolve. Fulham Removals is committed to reviewing and improving our policies, risk assessments, due diligence processes, and supplier engagement on a regular basis.
This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness. Updates are made where necessary to reflect changes in our business operations, legislation, or best practice. By maintaining strong governance, clear standards, and robust reporting mechanisms, Fulham Removals aims to play its part in eliminating modern slavery from our industry and wider society.
