Ilford House Clearance Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Ilford House Clearance and related Ilford clearance services to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour within our operations and supply chains. Our policy is clear: we have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of exploitation. As a provider of house clearance in Ilford, Ilford house clearance teams and contractors must operate to the highest ethical standards at all times.

We publish this statement to describe the steps taken across Ilford removal and clearance activities to identify, mitigate and remove risks. The leadership of Ilford clearance company accepts responsibility for implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls designed to ensure that modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our business or in any supply chain partners we engage with.

Our

Zero-Tolerance Policy

is uncompromising: any employee, contractor or supplier found to be engaging in, facilitating, or tolerating modern slavery will face immediate disciplinary action, including termination and referral to the appropriate authorities. We require all personnel engaged by Ilford house clearance services to adhere to our code of conduct, which prohibits forced labour, debt bondage, and all forms of involuntary servitude. Compliance with labour standards is mandatory, and breaches are treated as serious misconduct.

We operate a robust

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

process to reduce risk across our supply chains. Supplier assessments and audits are conducted for new and existing providers to ensure they meet our ethical expectations. These assessments include verification of labour practices, right-to-work checks, and confirmation that pay and conditions meet legal minimums. Where risk indicators are identified, we implement corrective action plans and follow-up audits until compliance is confirmed.

Our procurement teams and operational managers undertake periodic on-site inspections of third-party partners involved in clearance, disposal and recycling services. Key elements of our supplier audit programme include:

• Document checks — verification of employment records, contracts and pay slips.
• Interviews — confidential worker interviews to confirm conditions and voluntary status.
• Process reviews — evaluation of recruitment practices and sub-contractor controls.

We will remove suppliers who fail to address breaches of our standards and seek to replace them with vetted companies that share our values as a trusted Ilford clearance services partner.

Reporting channels are critical to identifying and tackling modern slavery. We maintain confidential and accessible mechanisms for reporting concerns, and we encourage any worker, contractor or member of the public to report suspicions of exploitation. Reports can be raised anonymously where desired. All reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly by a designated compliance officer.

Our internal reporting framework includes clear escalation routes and protections for whistleblowers against retaliation. We provide training to staff and partners on how to spot signs of coercion, trafficking, or undue restriction of movement, and how to use these reporting channels. If criminal activity is suspected, we will cooperate fully with law enforcement and relevant authorities.

Training and awareness are provided regularly across our workforce and to contractors involved in Ilford house clearance operations. This training reinforces recognition of modern slavery indicators, the importance of lawful working conditions, and the role each person plays in preventing abuse.

We apply a risk-based approach to monitoring and continuous improvement. Through periodic supplier audits, internal reviews and incident analysis, Ilford House Clearance seeks to strengthen controls and improve the effectiveness of our prevention measures. Our actions emphasise remediation for affected individuals, corrective action for suppliers, and systems updates to close loopholes.

Accountability is maintained by senior management. The board and executive leadership review findings from audits, investigations and reports, and ensure appropriate resourcing for mitigation activities. We require all managers involved in house clearance in Ilford to model ethical behaviour and to ensure contractors operate within our standards.

Annual Review: This statement and our anti-slavery programme are reviewed at least once a year. The annual review assesses policy effectiveness, audit results, training coverage, and any incidents or near-misses. Updates to the programme are made where gaps are identified to reinforce our commitment to eradicating modern slavery within Ilford clearance operations and the broader supply chain.

In summary, Ilford House Clearance maintains a zero-tolerance policy, performs rigorous supplier audits, provides clear and protected reporting channels, and conducts an annual review to ensure continuous progress. By embedding these measures into our daily operations, our Ilford clearance services strive to protect vulnerable workers and uphold the dignity and rights of everyone involved in our activities.

We remain committed to transparency, remediation and partnership as we continue to build an ethical, responsible Ilford house clearance business.