Modern Slavery Statement — Hammersmith House Clearance

Hammersmith House Clearance confirms its firm commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all operations and supply chains. This statement applies across our Hammersmith house clearance activities and to partners engaged to support our work. We recognise the importance of transparency and have adopted a clear policy framework to ensure ethical practice throughout our clearance services.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Our organisation operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of exploitation. All staff and contractors engaged by the Hammersmith clearance services are required to comply with this policy. We will not tolerate forced labour, bonded labour, child labour, or involuntary servitude in any part of our operations. Every person working with our Hammersmith house-clearance teams must be employed freely, paid lawfully and treated with dignity and respect. The policy is supported by disciplinary measures and contract termination where breaches are identified.

We emphasise prevention through awareness and embed the policy into procurement and operational procedures. Our preventive controls include mandatory declarations by suppliers, vetting of labour providers and clear contractual obligations. We also use risk-based screening to focus resources where vulnerability to modern slavery is higher within the sector.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We undertake systematic supplier audits and due diligence on a scheduled basis. Audit activities are proportionate to risk and include on-site checks, review of payroll records and interviews where appropriate. Audit outcomes inform action plans and continued engagement or cessation of relationships. Supplier performance is tracked, and remedial expectations are set for non-compliant partners.

As part of our supplier assurance we maintain a documented process that includes:

• Pre-engagement screening and identity verification.
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery standards.
• Periodic audits with corrective action timelines.
• Escalation procedures for serious breaches.

We expect our subcontractors and partners within the Hammersmith house-clearance supply chain to uphold equivalent standards and to make available information during audits. Failure to demonstrate compliance will result in contract review and potential termination.

Reporting Channels and Protection

Hammersmith House Clearance provides secure reporting channels for concerns related to exploitation. Staff and partners can raise issues via internal reporting routes and through designated whistleblowing procedures. Reports are handled confidentially and investigated promptly. We emphasise non-retaliation — anyone raising a concern in good faith will be protected. Reports are assessed and, where required, referred to appropriate authorities.

Our reporting protocols include clear steps for intake, triage, investigation and remediation. Investigations seek to protect victims, preserve evidence and implement immediate actions to remove people from harm. Where exploitation is verified, we will cooperate with law enforcement and other agencies to support victims and ensure legal accountability.

Monitoring, continuous improvement and governance are critical. The senior management team reviews compliance performance quarterly and receives reports on audit outcomes, incidents and corrective actions. Procurement policies reflect anti-slavery requirements and are subject to internal review.

Training and awareness form a central part of our approach. All employees and contractors receive regular training on modern slavery indicators, reporting obligations and ethical procurement practices. We use scenario-based sessions for operational teams to recognise risks in the field and respond appropriately.

Annual Review and Commitment Hammersmith house-clearance commits to an annual review of this statement and associated policies. The review assesses policy effectiveness, audit results, training uptake and incident trends. Outcomes lead to revised control measures, updated supplier requirements and refreshed training materials. This continuous cycle ensures our Hammersmith clearance services remain vigilant and responsive.

In conclusion, this modern slavery statement reflects our enduring commitment to eradicate exploitation from our operations and supply chains. We will continue to strengthen our controls, support victims, and work with partners to uphold human rights across all Hammersmith House Clearance activities.