Modern Slavery Statement — Shepherds Bush House Clearance

Shepherds Bush House Clearance is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in every aspect of our operations. Our pledge is to uphold the highest standards of integrity and human rights across the business, and to ensure that exploitation has no place in our workforce, on our sites, or within the extended supply chain of our house clearance services. This statement sets out our policies, processes and practical steps to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks.

We recognise that modern slavery can take many forms, including forced labour, coercion, deception, debt bondage and human trafficking. This modern-slavery statement applies to all employees, contractors, temporary staff and suppliers engaged by Shepherds Bush house clearance teams. We commit to ensuring transparency and accountability in our practices and to addressing risks as they are identified.

Zero-tolerance policy: We operate a strict zero-tolerance position towards modern slavery and related abuses. Any evidence that a worker has been subjected to exploitation will result in immediate investigation and, where substantiated, decisive action including disciplinary measures, termination of contracts and legal reporting when necessary. All new and existing suppliers must acknowledge and comply with our anti-slavery terms as part of contractual agreements.

Our procurement procedures are designed to identify and reduce risks of modern slavery in the supply chain. During onboarding and ongoing engagement we apply due diligence processes proportional to the risk profile. Controls include a supplier code of conduct, contractual anti-slavery clauses and expectations for subcontractors. Practical measures include:

• Pre-contract risk screening to assess geography, labour intensity and third-party labour providers;
• Mandatory supplier declarations confirming the absence of forced labour;
• Contract terms allowing audits, corrective action plans and contract termination for non-compliance.

Supplier audits are central to our assurance programme and are tailored according to risk. Audits combine documentary review, interviews and on-site checks where practical. We prioritise audits for categories with higher vulnerability — manual clearance crews, multi-tier waste removal, temporary labour and logistics providers. Audit findings are recorded, and remediation timelines are agreed with suppliers, monitored by our compliance team to ensure effective resolution.

Reporting channels are actively promoted within our workforce and among suppliers. We provide confidential reporting mechanisms that include line management escalation, internal compliance contacts and an anonymous reporting route for concerns. All reports are treated seriously, triaged for risk and investigated promptly by trained investigators who understand modern slavery indicators and victim support considerations.

We invest in targeted training to raise awareness and practical response skills. Staff in operational roles, supervisors and procurement teams receive regular modules on recognising signs of exploitation, how to report concerns and how to support potentially affected individuals. Leadership and contract managers are responsible for enforcing standards and ensuring that Shepherds Bush clearance operations adhere to our anti-slavery commitments.

Annual review and continuous improvement: We review this statement and our policies at least once a year as part of our governance cycle. The annual review evaluates risk assessments, audit results, training uptake, and the effectiveness of reporting and remediation. We track key performance indicators — audit coverage, incident response times, corrective action completion rates and supplier compliance levels — to drive improvement. Where deficiencies are identified, we update procedures, enhance controls and allocate resources to remediate issues swiftly. As a responsible Shepherds Bush clearance company, we remain committed to continuous improvement, transparency in reporting, and collaboration with partners to eradicate modern slavery from our operations and supply chain.