Modern Slavery Statement — Covent Garden House Clearance

Covent Garden House Clearance is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking throughout our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach, our responsibilities and the measures we take to ensure we meet our obligations. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, human trafficking, or exploitation and expect the same standards from all partners engaged with our Covent Garden house clearance services.

Our

Zero-Tolerance Policy

is uncompromising. We will not knowingly support or deal with any organisation involved in modern slavery. Every member of staff and every contractor must follow this policy, and we will take proportionate action if breaches are identified. The company recognizes its moral and legal responsibilities and requires all suppliers, subcontractors and labour providers to adhere to our standards for ethical employment.

We extend our responsibilities across the whole value chain. For the Covent Garden clearance teams and associated logistics, we insist on transparency and lawful employment practices. Our supplier agreements include clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery legislation, right-to-work checks and verifiable employment records. Non-compliant suppliers may face contract termination or remediation plans, as part of our enforcement of the policy against modern slavery.

To ensure compliance we operate a structured

Supplier Audits

programme. Audits include documentary checks, interviews and risk-based site visits. These reviews assess working hours, wage records, recruitment practices and the use of third-party labour. We prioritise higher risk suppliers and sectors when scheduling audits and will escalate findings for immediate action where necessary.

Our supplier audit framework covers the following key areas:

• Contract and compliance checks — verifying written agreements include anti-slavery clauses.
• Employment verification — ensuring right-to-work, payroll and time records are accurate.
• On-site observations — inspecting working conditions and treatment of workers.
• Remediation actions — establishing corrective plans and follow-up audits where issues arise.

We encourage continuous improvement from all suppliers and provide clear expectations for human rights due diligence. Where suppliers demonstrate strong ethical practices, we consider long-term procurement relationships. Where issues are found, we require prompt corrective action and will terminate relationships where remediation is inadequate.

Reporting is central to our approach. We maintain confidential reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Our staff and external stakeholders can report suspected issues through internal reporting lines and designated whistleblowing routes. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and, where necessary, referred to the appropriate authorities.

The reporting channels we provide include:

• Secure internal reporting — confidential submissions to our compliance team.
• Anonymous whistleblowing — protected routes for those who prefer anonymity.
• Escalation protocols — clear steps for investigating, documenting and resolving concerns.

We conduct an annual review of our anti-slavery measures to assess effectiveness and adapt to evolving risks. This review examines audit outcomes, training completion rates, reported incidents and supplier performance. Findings drive policy updates, training enhancements and resource allocation to further reduce the risk of modern slavery in our operations and our Covent Garden house-clearance network.

Training and awareness are embedded in our approach: all relevant employees receive regular instruction on recognising signs of exploitation and how to use reporting channels. We also expect contractors and partners to participate in aligned training where appropriate. In summary, Covent Garden clearance teams operate with a principled commitment to ethical labour practices and continuous vigilance, and our strong, enforceable procedures ensure we act swiftly where issues arise.

We will continue to publish updates on progress and reinforce our responsibilities to eradicate modern slavery across Covent Garden House Clearance, Covent Garden clearance services and related operations through persistent monitoring, supplier engagement and annual accountability reviews.