Modern Slavery Statement — Office Clearance Surbiton Commitment

Office Clearance Surbiton is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking do not occur in any part of our business or supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent exploitation, emphasises our zero-tolerance policy, and explains how we monitor and enforce compliance across our local office clearance and removal services. We believe everyone has the right to fair and safe working conditions and we will not compromise on that.

We operate in and around Surbiton as a specialist in surbiton office clearance and related clearance operations. Our procurement and contracting processes embed protections against forced labour. All new suppliers and contractors are required to acknowledge our anti-slavery expectations, and contracts contain clauses that prohibit any form of modern slavery. Our leadership team takes personal responsibility to ensure these standards are maintained and continuously reinforced.

Policy implementation includes clear accountability: managers are responsible for ensuring operational staff follow screening and verification procedures when engaging third parties. We implement risk-based due diligence on suppliers to detect indicators of poor labour practices and maintain records of checks completed. This approach to supplier checks and governance is core to how we run our Surbiton clearance services and how we protect workers throughout our operations.

Our zero-tolerance policy states that any instance of modern slavery discovered within our operations or among our suppliers will result in immediate action, including contract termination and referral to appropriate authorities where required. We make clear that there is no tolerance for exploitation, and we communicate this stance to employees, sub-contractors and partners through training and contractual requirements.

To prevent modern slavery we undertake regular training for staff involved in procurement, collections and waste handling. Staff are taught to recognise signs of exploitation and to escalate concerns. We also require key suppliers to provide assurances about their labour practices and to demonstrate respect for workers’ rights, working hours and lawful pay. These steps reduce the risk of forced or compulsory labour in our clearance activities.

We use a combination of desk-based checks and on-site visits to assess supplier compliance. Our supplier audit program is risk-based and prioritises higher-risk suppliers for more frequent or in-depth audits. Audits examine employment records, subcontracting arrangements and health and safety practices, with corrective action plans required for any shortcomings. We record audit outcomes and follow up to verify remediation.

We provide multiple reporting channels for staff, suppliers and members of the public to raise concerns about possible modern slavery, including confidential reporting routes. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly and impartially. All allegations receive documented responses and, if substantiated, trigger swift remedial measures and improvement requirements for suppliers or partners involved. Our aim is to remedy harm and prevent recurrence.

Our remediation framework includes steps to protect victims and to work with statutory agencies when necessary. We commit to fair treatment for affected workers and will support access to advice and recovery pathways. Where necessary, contracts will be terminated and alternative supply solutions sought to prevent ongoing risk.

We maintain a clear record of investigations and outcomes. Key elements of our approach are summarised below:

• Supplier audits and corrective action plans
• Training and awareness for staff handling office clearance in Surbiton
• Contractual anti-slavery clauses and supplier commitments
• Confidential reporting channels and swift investigations