Lewisham House Clearance Modern Slavery Statement
Lewisham House Clearance commits to the highest ethical standards in every aspect of our operation. As a provider of Lewisham house clearance and locality-based removal services, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. This statement explains our approach, expectations of our supply chain, and the steps we take to prevent exploitation.Our Policy and Principles
We enforce a clear and enforceable policy across all Lewisham clearance services that forbids forced labour, compulsory overtime, debt bondage, child labour and other forms of exploitation. Our leadership team, managers and staff receive regular briefings so that Lewisham House-Clearance values are reflected in everyday decisions. We make it explicit that any breach will lead to disciplinary action and, where appropriate, referral to authorities.
Supply Chain Standards and Audits
We require suppliers and subcontractors used in house clearance in Lewisham to meet our standards. Contracts include clauses on human rights compliance and the right to audit. We undertake proportionate supplier assessments and risk-based audits to verify compliance. Audits focus on recruitment practices, wage and hour records, accommodation conditions where provided, and evidence of lawful employment.To further illustrate our approach, we maintain a programme of supplier due diligence that prioritises areas of greatest risk. This includes enhanced checks for third parties engaged in labour-intensive tasks, waste removal, or storage. Suppliers must provide proof of legal employment checks and transparent payroll systems; failure to meet these expectations can result in contract termination and replacement.
We operate a clear set of controls:
- Regular supplier audits and site visits to ensure conformity with our standards;
- Mandatory modern slavery clauses in procurement agreements;
- Training for staff and procurement teams to identify and report suspicious activity.
Reporting channels are essential. We provide safe, confidential ways for workers, clients, contractors and the public to raise concerns. Reports can be made anonymously through internal whistleblowing routes or via designated reporting channels. Every allegation is logged, assessed and, where credible, escalated for investigation with corrective actions documented and tracked to completion.
Investigations are conducted impartially and in a timely manner. Where wrongdoing is identified, we take proportionate action, including terminating relationships with non-compliant suppliers and supporting enforcement where appropriate. We also ensure victims receive support and that remediation is consistent with best practice.
Our training programme ensures that everyone involved in Lewisham house clearance and clearance services understands red flags such as restricted movement, excessive control by an employer, unusually high recruitment fees, or inconsistent payroll records. We use case studies, scenario training and refresher sessions to maintain awareness across the business.
Annual review: We review this statement and our policies at least once a year. The annual review evaluates audit outcomes, incident trends, supplier performance and the effectiveness of reporting and remediation. The Board approves updates and ensures continuous improvement. We publish revisions and communicate changes internally to embed anti-slavery and human rights protections throughout our operations in the Lewisham area.
In summary, Lewisham House Clearance operates with an unequivocal commitment to eradicate modern slavery from our business and supply chain. Our zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels and regular annual review ensure that the values of dignity, fairness and legality guide every clearance, collection and disposal activity we manage.