Kensington Removals Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Kensington Removals in respect of its financial year and sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. As a provider of removal and relocation services, we recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and to protect the rights and dignity of all individuals who contribute to our business.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Kensington Removals has a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, and exploitation. We are committed to conducting our business in a manner that respects human rights and fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations relating to modern slavery and labour standards.

This commitment applies to every part of our organisation, from our directly employed staff to temporary workers, contractors, and all tiers of our supply chain. We expect everyone we work with to share and uphold this commitment, and we will take appropriate action where our standards are not met.

Our Operations and Supply Chains

Our core activities include domestic and commercial removals, storage, packing, and associated logistics services. Our supply chains primarily comprise transport and vehicle services, equipment and packaging suppliers, facilities and property services, and labour and recruitment partners.

We recognise that some of these areas, particularly those involving lower-skilled or temporary labour and global manufacturing of equipment or materials, may carry a higher risk of modern slavery. We therefore focus our due diligence and monitoring efforts on these higher-risk categories.

Supplier Standards and Due Diligence

We are committed to working only with suppliers and partners who operate ethically and in line with our values. As part of our onboarding and ongoing management of suppliers, we:

Require suppliers to confirm compliance with all relevant labour, human rights, and modern slavery legislation in the jurisdictions where they operate.

Communicate our zero-tolerance stance and our expectations regarding working conditions, wages, freedom of movement, and the prohibition of forced, bonded, or involuntary labour.

Reserve the right to terminate relationships where we identify serious or unremedied breaches of these standards.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

To strengthen our approach, we undertake proportionate risk-based checks and audits of selected suppliers. This may include:

Reviewing supplier policies and procedures related to worker welfare, recruitment, and labour practices.

Requesting evidence of compliance, such as workforce records, right-to-work verification processes, and training materials.

Carrying out site visits, where practical, to observe working conditions and speak with management about labour standards.

Requiring corrective action plans if any areas of concern are identified, and following up to ensure improvements are implemented.

We continually seek to improve our monitoring processes and to increase visibility over our supply chains, especially in higher-risk categories.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing Channels

Kensington Removals encourages an open culture where concerns about modern slavery, exploitation, or unethical conduct can be raised without fear of retaliation. All employees, workers, and suppliers are expected to speak up promptly if they are aware of, or suspect, any form of modern slavery linked to our business.

Concerns can be raised internally through line managers or senior management. We also allow concerns to be reported anonymously where appropriate. All reports will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled as confidentially as possible, with appropriate safeguards for those who raise issues in good faith.

Where necessary, we will cooperate with law enforcement and relevant authorities and take decisive action, including terminating relationships with individuals or suppliers involved in modern slavery practices.

Training and Awareness

We are committed to building awareness of modern slavery risks within our organisation. Relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment, and site management, receive guidance on identifying indicators of modern slavery and on how to escalate concerns. We review and update this guidance periodically to reflect evolving best practice and legal requirements.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Kensington Removals understands that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing process that requires vigilance and continuous improvement. We regularly review our policies, procedures, and due diligence practices to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks in our sector and supply chains.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed, updated, and approved by the companys leadership on an annual basis. The review will consider any incidents reported, the effectiveness of supplier audits, feedback from stakeholders, developments in legal requirements, and opportunities to strengthen our approach.

By publishing this Statement, Kensington Removals reaffirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery in all its forms and to promoting fair, safe, and respectful working conditions throughout its operations and supply chains.