Modern Slavery Statement — Flat Clearance Downham Commitment

Flat Clearance Downham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, child labour and any form of exploitation across our local clearance business and wider supply chain. We recognise that as a provider of flat clearance in Downham and surrounding areas we have a responsibility to ensure our services are delivered ethically and lawfully.

Our policy applies across the company, including employees, contractors and subcontractors engaged on Downham flat clearance projects. We require that everyone who works with us adheres to our standards: fair wages, freedom to leave employment, safe working conditions and respect for basic human rights. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and will take decisive action where concerns are identified.

To operationalise this stance we have written procedures and contractual provisions for suppliers and partners. These include clear expectations regarding labour practices, rights to audit and requirements for documentation. Staff receive training on recognising signs of exploitation and the processes for escalation. The policy is integrated into our risk assessments for all aspects of our Flat Clearance Downham activities.

Supplier Due Diligence and Regular Audits

We conduct proportionate diligence on suppliers and subcontractors to identify and mitigate modern slavery risks. Our approach includes:

• Pre-engagement checks on labour standards and legal compliance;
• Contract clauses requiring adherence to anti-slavery principles and cooperation with audits;
• Periodic supplier audits and on-site inspections where risk indicators are present.

Supplier audits are prioritised by risk based on geographical, service and labour intensity factors. Where audit findings identify non-compliance, we require remedial action plans with clear timelines and verification steps. If suppliers fail to remediate, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate contracts to protect workers and uphold our standards across every Downham clearance services engagement.

We use a combination of documentary checks, interviews and site observations to validate compliance. Audits are led by trained personnel or independent third parties depending on complexity. Flat clearances Downham operations include regular review of payroll, working hours and subcontract arrangements to reduce risk.

Reporting Channels and Remediation

We encourage anyone with concerns to report suspected modern slavery. Reporting channels are accessible and protected: internal confidential lines, management escalation pathways and anonymous reporting routes within the organisation. Reports are taken seriously and assessed promptly under a clear investigative framework. Staff who report in good faith are protected from retaliation.

Our zero-tolerance policy is supported by clear enforcement measures. Where modern slavery is identified, we will take immediate steps to secure the safety and welfare of affected individuals, cooperate with authorities and pursue contractual or legal remedies against responsible parties. We apply proportionate sanctions and remediation designed to remedy harm and prevent recurrence.

Annual review: the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures is reviewed at least once every 12 months. This includes evaluating training uptake, audit outcomes, incident reports and supplier performance. The senior management team signs off the annual review and updates the risk-based action plan. Continuous improvement is a core principle of our approach and we will revise policies and controls as necessary to strengthen protections across all Flat Clearance Downham services.