Modern Slavery Statement — House Clearance Bow

House Clearance Bow is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and supply chains. This zero-tolerance policy is central to our values and underpins every activity carried out by Bow house clearance teams, contract partners and contractors engaged to support clearance, disposal and recycling services.

We publish this statement to set out the steps we have taken and will continue to take to identify, prevent and mitigate the risk of exploitation. Our House-Clearance Bow approach combines risk assessment, supplier due diligence, worker welfare protections and effective reporting channels to maintain ethical standards across our whole business.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

All staff and suppliers are required to adhere to a strict prohibition against forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking and any form of exploitation. Any breach of this policy will result in decisive action, including termination of contracts or employment. We require that all persons working on behalf of Bow house clearance services are free to leave employment and are not charged recruitment fees.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Our supplier audit programme is designed to assess and monitor compliance across the supply chain. Audits include:

• Documentary review of labour records, contracts and recruitment practices.
• On-site inspections where practical, with special attention to subcontractors and disposal partners.
• Interviews with workers and managers to verify working conditions and freedoms.

We use a risk-based approach to prioritise checks for areas and suppliers considered most vulnerable to exploitation. Suppliers providing services to House Clearance Bow must complete mandatory self-assessment questionnaires and agree to periodic third-party audits when requested.

Where audits identify non-compliance, our corrective action process is triggered. This includes time-bound remediation plans, enhanced monitoring, and, where improvements are not achieved, contract termination. We expect prompt cooperation from all vendors and will withhold or suspend relationships that undermine our standards.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple safe and confidential reporting channels for workers, suppliers and the public to raise concerns about potential modern slavery incidents. Reports may be made anonymously, and all claims will be treated seriously, investigated thoroughly and escalated as needed. Staff are trained to recognise signs of exploitation and to respond appropriately.

Training, Policies and Continuous Improvement

Our policies are reinforced through regular training for employees and contractors involved in house clearance, waste handling and logistics. Training covers recognising indicators of modern slavery, proper recruitment practices and the use of reporting mechanisms. We maintain a suite of policy documents, including our Supplier Code of Conduct, which explicitly prohibits forced labour and requires transparent employment practices.

We also collaborate with industry peers, local authorities and specialist organisations to stay informed on emerging risks and best practice. House Clearance Bow participates in sector forums and shares lessons learned to strengthen collective responses to modern slavery.

We will review this statement and our practices at least annually, or more frequently if required by changes in our operations or the regulatory environment. The annual review process evaluates audit outcomes, incident reports, training completion rates and remediation effectiveness to ensure continued alignment with our zero-tolerance stance and our commitment to protecting vulnerable workers across all Bow clearance activities.