Kilburn House Clearance Modern Slavery Statement

Kilburn House Clearance is committed to the highest standards of integrity and human rights throughout our house clearance operations. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and exploitative working practices across every aspect of our Kilburn clearance service. We operate a zero-tolerance policy to modern slavery and believe every worker should be treated fairly and with dignity.

We have formalised our stance so that both employees and contractors understand that Kilburn house clearance will not tolerate any form of modern slavery. Our policies require adherence to lawful pay, appropriate working hours and voluntary employment. These commitments are embedded within our recruitment, subcontracting and operational procedures. All staff receive training on recognising signs of exploitation and the steps to take if they suspect abuse.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Core Principles

Our zero-tolerance approach means we will take decisive action against any person or supplier found to be participating in modern slavery. Kilburn house clearances will suspend or terminate contracts where evidence supports a breach. We strongly encourage transparency and protection for whistleblowers and maintain strict disciplinary processes to uphold these principles.

To reinforce our commitments, supplier audits and due diligence form a central part of our compliance framework. We evaluate new suppliers before appointment and perform periodic checks on existing partners to ensure ethical standards are maintained. These reviews include verification of employment records, pay practices and health and safety compliance for any third-party workers used in our Kilburn clearance operations.

Audits are risk-based and proportionate: higher-risk suppliers are subject to more frequent and detailed assessments. We use a combination of documentation reviews, on-site inspections and third-party verification where necessary. If issues are identified during an audit, we require corrective action plans and follow-up reviews, and we reserve the right to disengage from suppliers who do not remediate promptly.

Supply Chain Expectations

We expect every supplier and subcontractor to meet our standards. Key expectations include:

• Legal and ethical employment practices and proof of right to work;
• Transparent payroll records and compliance with minimum wage requirements;
• Policies that prohibit forced labour, child labour and unlawful retention of identity documents.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide secure and confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and the public to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery within Kilburn House Clearance or its supply chain. Reports can be made through internal mechanisms that protect anonymity and prevent retaliation. We investigate all reports promptly and take appropriate remedial action where required. Our approach includes support for affected individuals and cooperation with relevant authorities when necessary.

Kilburn clearance operations are subject to an annual review by senior management. Each year we assess the effectiveness of our policies, training and supplier audit programmes. The annual review examines incident reports, audit findings, corrective actions and improvements in supplier performance. Outcomes from the review inform policy updates, enhanced training, and where appropriate, adjustments to supplier relationships.

We continually refine our strategy to reduce the risk of modern slavery in the Kilburn house clearance sector. Metrics used in monitoring include audit completion rates, the number of substantiated reports and progress against corrective action timelines. Management reports on performance are presented to senior leadership to ensure accountability and oversight.

In conclusion, Kilburn House Clearance reaffirms its commitment to uphold human rights and prevent exploitation. Our combined approach of a zero-tolerance policy, regular supplier audits, clear reporting channels and a robust annual review cycle ensures that we act responsibly across our business and supply chain. We will continue to strengthen our controls and work with partners who share our values to eradicate modern slavery from our industry.