Modern Slavery Statement

Maidahill Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the measures we take to prevent slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. Our commitment is clear: zero tolerance for any practice that undermines dignity or freedom. We expect every person working for or with Maidahill Removals to uphold these standards.

As a removals company, we rely on a wide range of suppliers, subcontractors, and service partners. We recognise that risks may exist in sectors such as transport, warehousing, packaging, cleaning, and temporary labour. Accordingly, our anti-slavery approach is built into procurement, onboarding, and ongoing supplier management. We seek to ensure that all relationships are based on lawful employment, ethical conduct, and transparent working practices.

Our policies prohibit the use of child labour, involuntary work, withholding of identity documents, debt bondage, intimidation, and any restriction on a worker???s freedom to leave employment. These requirements are communicated to staff and suppliers through contracts, supplier terms, and internal training. We treat any suspicion of abuse seriously and will investigate promptly, with corrective action or termination of relationship where necessary.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Supplier audits are a core part of our modern slavery prevention framework. Before appointing a supplier, we assess their labour practices, ownership structure, and compliance history. Existing suppliers may be subject to periodic review, document checks, and, where appropriate, on-site audits. We may request evidence of worker right-to-work verification, pay records, age checks, and recruitment procedures to confirm that labour is freely chosen and fairly managed.

Where risks are identified, we work with the supplier to establish clear remediation steps and deadlines. If a supplier cannot meet our ethical expectations, we will not continue the relationship. This applies equally to subcontractors and labour providers. By applying consistent scrutiny, Maidahill Removals aims to reduce exposure to exploitation and strengthen responsible procurement across the business.

Training, Reporting, and Accountability

All employees are expected to remain alert to signs of modern slavery, such as unusual control over workers, poor living conditions, restricted movement, or payments that appear inappropriate. Staff receive guidance on recognising concerns and escalating them without delay. We encourage a culture where questions are welcomed and safeguarding concerns are taken seriously. This responsibility is shared across management, operations, and procurement.

We provide multiple reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and confidentially. Reports may be made through line management, senior leadership, or our internal whistleblowing process. Where needed, concerns can be raised anonymously. Every report is reviewed impartially, and no retaliatory action will be tolerated against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. This approach supports transparency and protects vulnerable people.

All allegations are assessed promptly, and where appropriate we will involve relevant authorities or specialist support agencies. Records of investigations and corrective actions are maintained to ensure accountability and to improve future controls. Our commitment to responsible removals services depends on continuous vigilance and timely response.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement and our supporting controls are reviewed annually by senior management to ensure they remain effective and proportionate. The review considers changes in legislation, business activity, supplier risk, and any incidents or lessons learned during the year. We update policies, training, and supplier checks where improvements are identified.

In addition to annual review, we aim to strengthen awareness across the organisation through refresher communication and practical oversight. We recognise that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility, not a one-time exercise. Through due diligence, audits, reporting channels, and management review, Maidahill Removals seeks to maintain a workplace and supply chain that respect human rights at every stage.

Our zero-tolerance policy remains the foundation of this statement. We will continue to monitor, improve, and enforce our standards so that modern slavery has no place in our business or among those who support it. This statement reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical removals operations, responsible supplier relationships, and the protection of every individual involved in our services.