Modern Slavery Statement for Dulwich Removals
Dulwich Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, respect, and accountability. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Dulwich Removals to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour in our operations and supply chain. We recognise that exploitation can occur in any sector, and we maintain a zero-tolerance stance toward any form of abuse or coercion.
As a responsible removals company, our approach is based on prevention, detection, and response. We expect the same ethical standards from all suppliers, contractors, and business partners. Our commitment applies to every stage of service delivery, including logistics, packaging, transport, and outsourced support. We aim to ensure that our business remains free from unlawful labour practices and that everyone involved in our work is treated fairly and with dignity.
To support this commitment, Dulwich Removals carries out proportionate due diligence on new and existing suppliers. This includes reviewing labour practices, ownership structures, and country-specific risk indicators where relevant. Supplier audits may be conducted through documentation checks, questionnaires, and site visits where appropriate. Any supplier identified as presenting elevated risk may be subject to enhanced monitoring, corrective action plans, or termination of the relationship if concerns are not resolved.
Our internal controls are designed to reduce the risk of slavery and trafficking within our operations. Managers are encouraged to remain alert to warning signs such as restricted movement, withholding of wages, identity document retention, or unsafe working conditions. Staff involved in recruitment, procurement, and scheduling receive guidance on recognising and escalating concerns. We also promote fair working hours, lawful pay, and clear employment terms as essential parts of ethical service delivery.
We provide reporting channels so that employees, workers, and third parties can raise concerns in confidence and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through line management, senior leadership, or established whistleblowing procedures. Any allegation relating to modern slavery is taken seriously and investigated promptly. Where appropriate, matters may be escalated to external authorities or specialist organisations to ensure that affected individuals are protected and that legal obligations are met.
Our suppliers are expected to comply with all applicable labour, immigration, and employment laws. We require them to confirm that they do not use forced, bonded, or trafficked labour and that they maintain suitable controls within their own supply chains. Dulwich Removals will not knowingly work with any party that fails to demonstrate appropriate standards. We also encourage suppliers to adopt transparent recruitment practices and to preserve records that evidence lawful employment and payment arrangements.
Training and awareness are key to our prevention strategy. Relevant team members are informed about the risks of modern slavery and the practical steps needed to identify suspicious activity. By reinforcing expectations regularly, Dulwich Removals seeks to embed ethical conduct into day-to-day decision-making. This includes checking labour providers, validating subcontractor relationships, and ensuring that commercial pressures never override our human rights obligations.
We review incidents, findings, and emerging risks to improve our controls and strengthen our safeguarding measures. If a concern is confirmed, we will act swiftly to address it, which may include suspending work, requiring remediation, or ending a supplier arrangement. Our priority is to prevent harm and to ensure that all workers connected with our business are protected from exploitation. We believe that vigilance and decisive action are essential in maintaining a trustworthy modern slavery policy.
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with our business activities and legal responsibilities. The annual review considers changes in risk, supplier performance, staff awareness, and any incidents reported during the year. Where improvements are identified, they are incorporated into our policies and procedures. Through continuous review, Dulwich Removals reinforces its commitment to ethical business practices and the ongoing elimination of modern slavery from its operations and supply chains.