Modern Slavery Statement for Woodgreen House Clearance

Woodgreen House Clearance affirms a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in all forms. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take across our operations and supply chain to prevent, detect and remedy any occurrence of exploitation. We are committed to ethical house clearance practices and to ensuring that Woodgreen house clearance activities do not expose people to harm, coercion or unfair treatment.

Our policy applies to every person who works for, or on behalf of, Woodgreen clearance services, including employees, contractors and suppliers. We require adherence to fair recruitment, lawful pay and safe working conditions. All staff receive training on recognising indicators of exploitation and the obligations under this statement, and managers are required to take prompt action if concerns arise. We understand the risks in the sector and take proactive steps to mitigate them.

Supplier expectations are clear and non-negotiable. Partners who supply goods, labour or services to Woodgreen house-clearance must comply with our code of conduct and contractual clauses that prohibit modern slavery. We conduct risk-based supplier screening and due diligence, prioritising higher-risk suppliers for additional scrutiny. As part of our procurement process we require evidence of lawful employment practices and transparency over labour arrangements.

Supplier audits and due diligence

We operate a structured audit programme to verify compliance across our supplier base. Supplier audits include document reviews, on-site inspections where appropriate and interviews with staff. Audits focus on recruitment practices, wage records, working hours and living conditions. We use a combination of scheduled and unannounced checks to maintain integrity in the assessment process.

Key elements of our audit and assurance framework include:

• Risk-based supplier segmentation and targeted audits;
• Contractual requirements for remediation plans where issues are identified;
• Termination clauses for serious or unresolved breaches;
• Mandatory supplier training on modern slavery indicators and compliance.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels to enable staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns safely. Reports can be made anonymously through secure mechanisms and are treated sensitively. Woodgreen clearance has a strict non-retaliation policy to protect anyone who reports in good faith. All reports are logged, triaged and escalated according to our internal procedures to ensure timely and appropriate investigation.

When concerns are raised we undertake a thorough investigation led by trained personnel. Investigations seek to establish facts and, where exploitation is found, we implement remedial actions to support affected individuals and prevent recurrence. Remedial measures may include collaboration with authorities, provision of support services, and contractual sanctions against offending suppliers. We believe in remediation over concealment, and we act decisively.

Our organisation-wide approach also emphasises capacity-building and prevention. Staff receive regular training, and procurement teams are coached to embed anti-slavery considerations in tendering and supplier management. We monitor key performance indicators tied to supplier compliance, training completion rates and audit outcomes to ensure continuous improvement across Woodgreen house clearance services.

Annual review and governance: This modern slavery statement is reviewed at least once every 12 months by senior management and the board to evaluate effectiveness and to update policies, due diligence and audit programmes as required. The annual review considers emerging risks, lessons from incidents and stakeholder expectations. We commit to publishing progress and updating our practices so that Woodgreen clearance maintains the highest standards of ethical conduct.