Flat Clearance Blackheath Modern Slavery Statement
Flat Clearance Blackheath affirms a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. This statement sets out the commitments and actions of our Blackheath flat clearance operations and the broader Flat-Clearance Blackheath service family. We recognise the obligation to act ethically and responsibly in every engagement and to ensure that anyone working with or for our business is treated with dignity and respect.
Our policy applies across the entire supply chain for flat clearance in Blackheath, including permanent staff, temporary contractors, third-party waste handlers and logistics partners. We will not knowingly support or partner with any organisation that engages in slavery, bonded labour, or the exploitation of workers. This modern slavery statement is reviewed annually to ensure it reflects emerging risks and best practice.
Flat Clearance in Blackheath is governed by clear expectations: robust verification of right to work, transparent contracting, and active monitoring. We require all suppliers and subcontractors to comply with our standards and to demonstrate ethical employment practices. Any evidence of coercion, undue restriction of movement, withheld wages, or withholding identity documents will trigger immediate action under our compliance procedures.
Our Approach to Prevention and Due Diligence
We conduct targeted risk assessments focusing on roles and routes most susceptible to exploitation, such as low-paid manual work, night-time clearances and outsourced removals. Our due diligence process evaluates potential partners before onboarding, incorporating checks on labour practices, recruitment processes and subcontractor management.
Our supplier audits form a central pillar of prevention. Audits include documentation review, site visits where appropriate, and interviews to confirm compliance with employment law and labour standards. We use a risk-based audit frequency: higher-risk suppliers receive more frequent and rigorous assessments. Audit findings are recorded and tracked until closed.
The company also integrates contractual clauses that require adherence to anti-slavery standards and reserve the right to terminate arrangements if breaches are identified. All contracts for flat clearance services in Blackheath incorporate these protective clauses, ensuring legal remedy and clarity of responsibility.
- Supplier pre-qualification and onboarding checks
- Scheduled and surprise supplier audits
- Corrective action plans and follow-up verification
Reporting Channels, Remediation and Annual Review
We maintain clear reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery can be raised confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Employees and third parties are encouraged to raise issues via our internal reporting mechanisms, and all reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. Reports are documented, and where wrongdoing is found, we implement proportionate remediation.
Remediation may include worker support, reimbursement of withheld wages, termination of contracts with offending suppliers, and referral to appropriate authorities. Whistleblowers are protected under our policies and any forms of victimisation are strictly prohibited.
Oversight of anti-slavery commitments is provided by senior management and incorporated into our governance cycle. We perform an annual review of this modern slavery statement and our operational controls to measure effectiveness and to identify improvements. Training for staff involved in procurement, operations and oversight is delivered regularly to reinforce awareness and responsibility across the Blackheath flat clearance teams.
In summary, Blackheath flat clearance operations under the Flat Clearance Blackheath name are committed to continuous improvement in preventing modern slavery. We enforce a zero tolerance stance, operate systematic supplier audits, maintain trusted reporting channels and undertake an annual review to ensure actions remain effective and up to date.