Modern Slavery Statement — Dalston House Clearance

Dalston House Clearance is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and human rights across our business and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement explains our approach to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation in all operations and in the services we perform as a leading house clearance Dalston provider. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and will take decisive action where concerns arise.

Our zero-tolerance policy means every employee, contractor and partner is expected to comply with both the spirit and letter of labour and human rights legislation. Dalston clearance services require that workers are provided with fair pay, lawful hours and voluntary working conditions. We require managers to apply vigilance when engaging temporary labour and subcontractors for house-clearance projects in Dalston and surrounding areas.

We set out clear expectations for suppliers in our procurement terms and conditions and carry out risk-based due diligence on all new and existing vendors. Key processes include:

• Pre-contract screening and documentation checks for labour standards;
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery obligations;
• Risk assessments for operations with heightened vulnerability to exploitation.

We operate a robust supplier audit programme to monitor compliance. Our supplier audits combine desktop reviews, self-assessment questionnaires and on-site inspections where required. Audits focus on evidence of lawful recruitment, transparent pay practices and freedom of movement for workers. For higher-risk partners we deploy enhanced checks and, where necessary, engage third-party specialists to verify working conditions in complex supply chains.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Dalston House-Clearance uses a tiered approach to supplier assurance. New suppliers undergo an initial compliance review; medium-risk suppliers have periodic re-assessments; and high-risk providers are placed on an accelerated audit frequency. Audit outcomes are recorded, actions are assigned, and persistent non-compliance can lead to contract termination.

We maintain a central register of supplier performance and corrective action plans. Supplier audits include random worker interviews, payroll sampling and review of subcontracting arrangements to ensure that no aspect of the house clearance supply chain hides exploitative practices.

We provide secure and accessible reporting channels so workers, contractors and members of the public can raise concerns safely and confidentially. Our reporting framework includes anonymous whistleblowing routes, escalation to senior management and mechanisms to protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Reports of suspected modern slavery are investigated promptly and proportionately, with support offered to any affected individuals, including referral to specialist support services where appropriate.

Reporting Channels

Anyone reporting issues linked to Dalston house clearance operations will find multiple channels to raise concerns, including internal safeguarding leads and confidential incident reporting systems. All reports are taken seriously, logged and managed under a formal incident response procedure that includes risk assessment, independent enquiry and remediation steps when required.

Annual review and continuous improvement are central to our strategy. We conduct a documented annual review of our modern slavery policies, supplier audit results and incident logs. The review evaluates policy effectiveness, identifies new or emerging risks across the Dalston clearance market, and results in an updated action plan approved by senior leadership.

Training and awareness are an integral part of our defence against modern slavery. All employees and contracted staff engaged in collections, clearance works and logistics receive regular training on recognising signs of exploitation, reporting obligations and ethical sourcing. We ensure that managers and procurement teams receive enhanced training on supplier audits, contractual safeguards and remedial actions.

Our governance framework assigns clear responsibilities: senior leadership owns policy oversight, compliance teams administer supplier audits and operational managers implement day-to-day safeguards on sites. We publish our findings internally and act on lessons learned to strengthen controls across the Dalston clearance supply chain.

In conclusion, Dalston House Clearance reaffirms its commitment to a zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. We will continue to develop our supplier audits, broaden our reporting channels, and perform annual reviews to ensure our operations and the broader house clearance industry in Dalston remain free from exploitation. This statement is made in good faith and reflects our ongoing work to protect human dignity throughout our services.