Modern Slavery Statement — Office Clearance Spitalfields

Office Clearance Spitalfields publishes this modern slavery statement to confirm our firm commitment to identifying, preventing and remedying any form of forced labour, slavery or human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy to all behaviours that amount to modern slavery and we expect the same high standards from all partners engaged in office clearance, Spitalfields removals and related services.

Our anti-slavery and human trafficking policy is embedded in company culture and training. All employees are briefed on indicators of exploitation and on escalation steps. We emphasise that this modern-slavery statement applies across Office Clearance Spitalfields day-to-day services and to third-party suppliers contracted to support site clearances, recycling and disposal. Our leadership team provides visible sponsorship for these measures and ensures they are resourced.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Expectations

We maintain a clear, zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and related abuses. Any evidence of child labour, forced labour, debt bondage, or coercive recruitment will trigger immediate action, including termination of contracts and referral to appropriate authorities. Our expectations for suppliers and partners include adherence to statutory labour rights, transparent pay practices and the right to voluntary employment.

We conduct targeted supplier audits and due diligence across the procurement lifecycle. Our supplier risk assessment evaluates geography, service type (for example waste handling or transport), workforce composition and recruitment practices. Where risk indicators appear, we carry out on-site visits, worker interviews and documentation checks. These measures help us act on red flags and ensure that suppliers engaged in Spitalfields office clearance uphold our standards.

Audit outcomes are documented and followed up with corrective action plans or, where necessary, contract termination. Our audit approach uses a combination of desk-based review and in-person checks performed by trained compliance staff. Suppliers receive clear guidance and timelines for remediation; we prioritise collaborative remediation, but will enforce contractual remedies when required.

We maintain an internal register of supplier performance and compliance findings. Office-clearance Spitalfields procurement clauses require suppliers to confirm awareness of our anti-slavery obligations and to provide evidence of policies, payroll records and recruitment contracts on request.

To ensure concerns are raised swiftly, we operate multiple reporting channels for staff and third parties. These include confidential reporting to line managers, escalation to HR, and use of an internal whistleblowing mechanism. Reports may be made anonymously and will be investigated promptly by trained investigators. Retaliation against those who report in good faith is strictly prohibited under our policies.

Remediation and Support

When incidents are identified, our priority is protection and remediation for affected individuals. We coordinate with local authorities and specialist support services to ensure appropriate care, recovery and redress. Where applicable, we require suppliers to undertake remediation actions and reimburse affected workers for unpaid wages or unlawful deductions.

Annual review: our modern-slavery and anti-trafficking measures are reviewed at least once every 12 months. The annual review analyses incident reports, audit findings, supplier performance and training uptake, and results in an updated action plan. Senior management signs off the review and incorporates improvements into business-as-usual processes to strengthen compliance across our cleaning, clearance and disposal services in Spitalfields.

We also maintain ongoing training programmes for operational staff and procurement teams to recognise and respond to indicators of exploitation. Training content is refreshed after each annual review and whenever new risks are identified. Our core commitments are summarised in a short supplier code of conduct and reinforced through contractual terms.

Key elements of our approach include:

• Pre-contract due diligence to assess risk and supplier capability;
• Periodic supplier audits and on-site verification;
• Confidential reporting channels and prompt investigations;
• Annual review and continuous improvement.

Office Clearance Spitalfields remains fully committed to preventing modern slavery, to upholding the rights and dignity of all workers, and to embedding continual improvement in our slavery and human trafficking statement and related policies. We will continue to collaborate with stakeholders and to adjust our practices to better identify and address emerging risks across the industry.