Modern Slavery Statement — Merton House Clearance Commitment
Merton House Clearance declares a clear and uncompromising stance on modern slavery. This statement sets out how Merton house clearance operations, contractors and partners must operate to prevent slavery, human trafficking and forced labour across every stage of our service. We set a zero-tolerance policy that applies to all employees, subcontractors and suppliers engaged by Merton clearance services, and we commit to continuous improvement of our controls, monitoring and transparency.
Our zero tolerance approach means that any allegation of modern slavery is treated as a priority. The senior leadership team at Merton House Clearance enforces policies that prohibit exploitation and requires immediate investigation and remedial action for any suspected breaches. We maintain clear disciplinary measures and contractual clauses that permit termination of supply where forced labour, coercion or human trafficking are identified.
To make these commitments operational, Merton house clearance in Merton undertakes regular risk assessments of our business activities and supply chain relationships. We identify high-risk suppliers and geographic areas, and we embed due diligence checks into procurement processes. Our procurement terms require suppliers to confirm compliance with anti-slavery laws and to provide evidence of ethical employment practices when requested.
Supplier assurance is central to our approach. We conduct planned supplier audits and use a combination of desktop checks, third-party verification and on-site inspections where appropriate. Audits assess employment records, wage practices, working hours, recruitment fees and the use of temporary or agency labour. Findings are recorded, action plans agreed and follow-up audits scheduled to ensure sustained improvement across our supply chain for house clearance in Merton.
We employ a proportionate audit programme: higher-risk suppliers receive more frequent scrutiny and may be required to demonstrate corrective measures within set timeframes. Audit outcomes influence supplier performance ratings and contract renewal decisions for Merton House Clearance. We also offer capacity-building support for smaller partners, helping them implement humane employment policies and robust record-keeping.
To support compliance and reporting, our policies include clear, accessible reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties. Individuals can raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports are triaged by our compliance team and escalated to senior management for investigation. We maintain strict confidentiality and, where necessary, engage external specialists or law enforcement to resolve incidents.
In practical terms, Merton clearance services maintains a documented escalation process, and whistleblowing routes are promoted internally during inductions and training. Our reporting channels include anonymous helplines and an internal committee that reviews allegations, tracks remediation and ensures victims receive appropriate support. All allegations undergo impartial review and prompt action to protect vulnerable individuals.
Our governance framework assigns explicit responsibilities: the board provides oversight, senior managers implement controls, and operational teams conduct everyday checks. Merton House & Property Clearance trains staff and contractors on recognising indicators of exploitation, safe referral practices and the legal obligations that underpin our modern slavery prevention work.
We review this modern slavery statement annually to reflect evolving risks, regulatory requirements and audit findings. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels and remediation activity, and sets objectives for the coming year. Performance indicators include audit completion rates, corrective action closures, and awareness levels among employees and suppliers. Where new risks are identified we update our procurement clauses, training and monitoring accordingly.