House Clearance Hackney Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is published by House Clearance Hackney for the financial year ending 31 December 2025. It sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting business ethically, transparently and in full compliance with applicable laws relating to modern slavery.

Our Business and Supply Chain

House Clearance Hackney provides professional house clearance and related services to residential and commercial customers in Hackney and the surrounding areas. Our work involves on-site clearance, sorting and responsible disposal or reuse of items. Our supply chain includes providers of transport, recycling and waste management services, equipment suppliers, office services and occasional agency labour providers.

We recognise that elements of the waste, recycling, logistics and labour supply sectors can be vulnerable to exploitation. For that reason, we maintain a robust and proactive approach to identifying and managing modern slavery risks.

Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

House Clearance Hackney operates a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and child labour. We will not knowingly engage with any supplier, subcontractor, contractor, or other business partner that is involved in these practices, either directly or indirectly.

This policy applies to all directors, employees, contractors and any third parties acting on our behalf. Compliance with our modern slavery standards is a mandatory requirement of working with House Clearance Hackney. If we discover any breach or credible suspicion of breach, we will take immediate and decisive action, which may include suspension of work, termination of contracts and referral to relevant authorities.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We assess modern slavery risks within our supply chain through a structured due diligence process. New suppliers are evaluated based on their location, sector, labour practices and reputation. We expect suppliers to comply with all labour and human rights legislation and to adopt similar zero-tolerance approaches within their own supply chains.

House Clearance Hackney conducts periodic supplier reviews to confirm ongoing compliance. These reviews may include requesting documentation on employment practices, checking right-to-work procedures, and reviewing health and safety records. Where appropriate and proportionate to risk, we may conduct audits that include site visits and confidential discussions with workers.

If any concerns are identified during these reviews or audits, we work with the supplier to agree an immediate corrective action plan. If a supplier is unwilling or unable to address the issues promptly and effectively, we will cease working with them.

Training, Awareness and Reporting Channels

All employees whose roles involve recruitment, supplier management or on-site supervision receive training on modern slavery indicators, reporting procedures and our company policies. Operational staff are briefed on how to recognise signs of potential exploitation, such as workers who appear fearful, controlled by others, or deprived of identity documents.

We actively encourage the reporting of any concerns relating to modern slavery, whether in our own operations or within our supply chain. Concerns can be raised directly with line managers, senior management or via a dedicated internal reporting channel. Reports can be made confidentially, and we do not tolerate any form of victimisation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

House Clearance Hackney is committed to continuous improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery. Each year we review our policies, risk assessments, due diligence measures and training materials to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks we face.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed and updated annually by the company’s leadership team. The review will consider any incidents reported, the outcomes of supplier audits, changes in legislation, and evolving best practice guidance. Where necessary, we will strengthen our processes to improve detection, prevention and response to modern slavery risks.

By publishing this Statement, House Clearance Hackney reaffirms its commitment to upholding human rights, protecting vulnerable individuals and promoting ethical, responsible practices across all of our activities and business relationships.