Modern Slavery Statement
Balham Movers Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Balham Movers has taken, and continues to take, to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our business operations or our supply chains. Balham Movers is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to safeguard against any form of modern slavery.
Our Zero-Tolerance Approach
Balham Movers operates a clear zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour in any part of our business or supply chain. We expect the same high standards from all our suppliers, contractors, and business partners. Any evidence of non-compliance with this policy will result in immediate review of the relationship and may lead to termination of contracts and reporting to appropriate authorities.
We recognise that modern slavery can occur in many forms, including servitude, bonded labour, deceptive recruitment, and restriction of movement. We work to ensure that all workers engaged in our operations and supply chains are employed freely, fairly paid, and treated with dignity and respect.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Balham Movers provides moving, packing, and related logistics services. Our operations rely on both direct employees and third-party suppliers, including transport providers, equipment and materials suppliers, and facility service providers. We understand that some parts of our supply chain may present higher risks, particularly where lower-skilled or temporary labour is used, and we focus our due diligence efforts accordingly.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We conduct due diligence on all new key suppliers before allowing them to become an approved supplier. This due diligence includes assessing their policies on labour standards, health and safety, and ethical conduct.
Balham Movers is progressively implementing a structured supplier audit programme. As part of this programme, we may carry out the following activities:
Requesting documentary evidence of supplier policies on modern slavery and labour rights, including employment contracts, wage records, and working time records. Evaluating the supplier’s recruitment practices and use of labour agencies, with particular attention to the risk of recruitment fees or coercive practices. Conducting site visits where appropriate to observe working conditions and speak with workers about their treatment and terms of employment. Reviewing any previous incidents, complaints, or grievances related to worker exploitation or unsafe conditions.
Suppliers are required to confirm that they do not engage in any form of modern slavery and that they will cascade equivalent standards to their own suppliers and subcontractors.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Balham Movers encourages a culture of openness where concerns about wrongdoing, including modern slavery and human trafficking, can be raised without fear of retaliation. Any employee, worker, supplier, or other stakeholder who suspects that modern slavery is occurring in our business or supply chains is urged to report their concerns.
Concerns can be raised through internal reporting lines, including to line managers or senior management. Reports may be made confidentially, and all concerns will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled sensitively. We will protect anyone who raises a concern in good faith from adverse treatment or victimisation.
Training and Awareness
Balham Movers is committed to raising awareness of modern slavery risks among our employees and managers. Relevant staff receive guidance on identifying indicators of modern slavery, understanding high-risk situations, and knowing how to escalate concerns appropriately. We review our induction and ongoing training materials to ensure that the importance of ethical labour practices remains clearly communicated.
Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by the senior management of Balham Movers to ensure that it remains effective and reflects current best practice, legal requirements, and any changes to our business operations or supply chains.
As part of the annual review, we assess the effectiveness of our policies, supplier audits, and reporting channels, and identify opportunities for improvement. Where necessary, we update our procedures and strengthen our controls to reduce any identified risks.
This statement represents Balham Movers ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking and to maintaining transparent, responsible, and ethical operations throughout our business and supply chains.
