Modern Slavery Statement — Leyton House Clearance
Leyton House Clearance is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, child labour, human trafficking or exploitation. This modern slavery statement outlines our approach, actions and ongoing commitment to ethical practices across our Leyton house clearance services and related activities. Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers.
We define modern slavery broadly to include coercion, deception and withholding of identification or wages. As a responsible Leyton clearance business we insist that everyone working on behalf of the company is treated with dignity and fairness. All recruitment, employment and subcontracting practices are expected to meet legal standards and our internal codes of conduct. We require immediate corrective action where risks are identified and pledge to terminate relationships where severe abuses are confirmed.
Our core principles require transparency, accountability and continuous improvement. We have implemented policies that require background checks, right-to-work verifications and compliance checks for people engaged in house-clearance projects, waste handling and transport. Supplier selection for Leyton house-clearance services is governed by criteria that evaluate labour practices and ethical compliance.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We carry out targeted supplier audits and ongoing monitoring to reduce the risk of modern slavery. Supplier audits include documentation reviews, site visits where applicable, and contractual clauses that require adherence to our anti-slavery standards. Those suppliers that do not meet our expectations must provide remediation plans or face contract termination.
How supplier audits are conducted
Audits follow a risk-based approach and include:- Verification of employment records, payroll processes and working hours
- Interviewing workers where practical to assess working conditions
- Assessment of subcontractor chains used in house clearance and removal services
- Corrective action plans and timelines for non-compliance
We use a mixture of internal audit teams and independent third parties for deeper reviews. For higher-risk suppliers we require enhanced oversight, longer contract retention conditions and more frequent inspections. Our supplier code of conduct is incorporated into contracts to ensure enforceability.
Reporting channels are available to all workers, suppliers and stakeholders who wish to raise concerns. We operate confidential reporting mechanisms and an internal whistleblowing process that protects individuals who report in good faith. Reports are investigated promptly, and proportionate action is taken where violations are found. We encourage anyone aware of modern slavery risks in Leyton house clearance operations to use these channels without fear of retaliation.
Our response procedures emphasise victim protection, evidence preservation and cooperation with enforcement agencies where required. We maintain records of investigations and outcomes to support continuous improvement. All allegations are treated seriously and investigated with impartiality and discretion.
Annual review and continuous improvement — This modern slavery statement is reviewed at least once every 12 months and updated to reflect changes in our business, risk profile and legal requirements. Our annual review includes an evaluation of supplier audit results, training completion rates, reported incidents and remediation effectiveness. Any required policy changes are approved by senior management and communicated across the organisation and to key supply partners.
Training on modern slavery awareness is mandatory for relevant staff and is refreshed regularly. We remain committed to strengthening our processes, expanding supplier engagement and embedding ethical standards into every aspect of Leyton house clearance operations. By combining clear policies, supplier audits, confidential reporting channels and an annual review process, Leyton House Clearance aims to minimise the risk of modern slavery and to act swiftly where issues are identified. We will not tolerate modern slavery in any part of our business or supply chain.