Stratford House Clearance — Modern Slavery Statement

At Stratford House Clearance we are committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and supply chains. This Stratford house clearance statement sets out the steps we take to ensure that forced labour, servitude, child labour and exploitation do not form any part of our business. Our approach applies across our local and regional Stratford House Clearance services, contractors and third-party suppliers, reflecting a clear and enforceable zero-tolerance policy to any form of modern slavery.

The scope of this modern slavery policy covers employees, agency workers, subcontractors and suppliers who provide goods or services to Stratford House Clearances. We recognise that risk exists in both direct operations and extended supply chains, including waste management, transport, refurbishment and labour hire. We make it clear to every supplier and partner that compliance with anti-slavery laws and our own ethical sourcing expectations is mandatory and non-negotiable.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy and Commitment

Stratford House Clearance has a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery. We will not knowingly engage with suppliers who fail to demonstrate transparent labour practices. All staff and contractors are expected to follow our code of conduct, which emphasises respect for human rights, fair pay and safe working conditions. We prohibit any form of coercion, withholding of wages, unlawful restrictions on movement or document retention by any person acting on our behalf.

To embed these commitments we employ risk-based supplier due diligence and regular supplier audits. Our supplier oversight for Stratford house clearance tasks includes verification of identity, right-to-work checks, contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour and periodic monitoring visits. We also require high-risk suppliers to provide evidence of payroll records, working hours and employment contracts.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We undertake structured supplier audits to assess compliance and drive improvements. Audit activities include:

• Document checks for employment contracts, payment records and identification;
• Site visits to observe working conditions and contractor practices;
• Interviews with workers where appropriate to confirm free choice of employment.

Where audits identify concerns, Stratford clearance teams work collaboratively with suppliers to implement corrective action plans. Persistent non-compliance results in remedial measures up to and including termination of contracts. We record and track all audit outcomes to measure supplier performance over time.

Reporting Channels and Protected Speak-Up Routes

Employees, contractors and external stakeholders are encouraged to report concerns about modern slavery through our secure reporting channels. We maintain confidential whistleblowing routes that protect individuals from retaliation and ensure reports are investigated promptly and fairly. Reports can be raised anonymously where necessary, and all allegations are treated seriously, investigated by trained personnel and escalated to senior management.

Reporting is fundamental to maintaining ethical operations. Stratford House Clearance ensures that anyone who raises concerns in good faith will be supported and protected. Training on recognising and reporting suspected modern slavery is provided to employees and to key suppliers as part of our contractual onboarding.

Annual Review, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

We conduct an annual review of this modern slavery statement and update our policies, procedures and supplier audit programmes accordingly. The review assesses the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, the results of supplier audits, the robustness of reporting channels and the progress of remediation actions. Findings are reported to senior leadership and inform training, procurement standards and risk management activities across our Stratford House Clearance operations.

Our commitment to eliminating modern slavery is ongoing. We continue to strengthen controls, enhance supplier engagement and refine our due diligence to ensure that Stratford House Clearance services operate with integrity and respect for human rights. This statement is part of our broader responsibility to protect vulnerable people, uphold lawful employment practices and promote transparency throughout our business and supply chains.