Modern Slavery Statement — House Clearance Barbican

House Clearance Barbican is committed to a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms. This statement sets out the steps we take across our Barbican house clearance operations and associated supply chains to prevent forced labour, exploitation and related abuses. Our commitment covers every area of our business from estate clearances to domestic removal assistance provided under the Barbican house clearance banner.

We operate with a clear code of conduct that applies to employees, contractors and subcontractors. Our staff and partners are required to comply with strict ethical standards, and we use training and clear employment policies to reduce risk. The policy is underpinned by a strong governance approach: senior management endorse these principles and a named compliance lead ensures they are implemented across house clearance in Barbican projects.

To identify and mitigate risks we carry out formal risk assessments on recruitment practices, working conditions and supplier relationships. Barbican house clearance teams must confirm that workers are free to leave employment, receive legal pay and have proper paperwork. Our procedures require immediate action where any indicators of exploitation are found, including suspension of services pending investigation and remedial steps.

Zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits and due diligence

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery across all labour and procurement processes. Our supplier selection criteria require evidence of lawful employment practices and ethical standards. We conduct enhanced due diligence on higher-risk suppliers and third-party labour providers used in our House Clearance services in the Barbican.

Supplier audits form a core part of our approach. Audits include documentation reviews, on-site inspections where practical, and contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws. We reserve the right to terminate contracts with any vendor that fails to meet our standards. Audit outcomes inform risk-based monitoring and targeted improvements to the supply chain supporting Barbican clearance services.

We also implement preventative measures through staff training, recruitment checks and clear contractor vetting. Key elements include:

• Pre-engagement verification of identity and right to work
• Regular compliance audits and supplier performance reviews
• Clear contractual obligations and penalties for breaches

Reporting channels, remedial action and annual review

We provide multiple reporting channels to encourage early disclosure of concerns. Staff and third parties can raise issues through internal reporting lines, confidential whistleblowing mechanisms and direct escalation to our compliance lead. Reports are handled promptly, confidentially and without retaliation, and where appropriate, we cooperate with law enforcement and specialist support agencies while protecting victims.

When an allegation is substantiated the House Clearance Barbican response includes immediate risk mitigation, support for affected individuals and corrective action such as supplier suspension or contract termination. We aim to remedy harm and prevent recurrence through targeted improvements, additional training and strengthened controls.

We conduct an annual review of our modern slavery policies and performance. This review examines audit results, reported incidents, training uptake and improvements in supplier practices. Findings lead to updates to our action plan and are approved by senior management. Our continuous improvement cycle ensures the statement remains relevant to the evolving risks in the local and wider clearance sector.