Modern Slavery Statement for Bow Removals

Bow Removals is committed to conducting business with integrity, respect, and responsibility. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that a zero-tolerance policy is essential to protecting workers??? rights and maintaining ethical standards across every part of our business.

As a removals company, we rely on a range of partners, contractors, and service providers. We therefore apply clear expectations to all suppliers and require them to uphold lawful employment practices, fair wages, safe working conditions, and freedom from exploitation. Our approach to Bow Removals modern slavery compliance is built on prevention, monitoring, and rapid action when concerns arise.

We are committed to identifying risks early and taking proportionate measures where needed. Our procurement processes are designed to screen higher-risk relationships, and we expect all suppliers to cooperate with checks and reviews. Any supplier found to be acting inconsistently with our ethical standards may face corrective action, suspension, or termination of the relationship.

Our Policy and Governance

Bow Removals maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in all forms. This principle applies to our employees, agency workers, subcontractors, and the wider supply chain. Senior management is responsible for overseeing compliance, ensuring that anti-slavery expectations remain embedded in decision-making and operational practice.

We communicate our requirements through contracts, onboarding documents, and internal policies so that ethical conduct is understood from the outset. Our Bow Removals anti-slavery statement is reviewed alongside related employment, procurement, and safeguarding procedures to ensure our controls remain practical and effective. Where risks are identified, we take immediate steps to investigate and mitigate them.

Training and awareness also form an important part of our governance framework. Relevant staff are encouraged to recognise warning signs such as unusual recruitment fees, restricted movement, withheld documents, or unsafe accommodation linked to work arrangements. By strengthening awareness, we improve our ability to respond to potential exploitation before it escalates.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We carry out supplier audits and due diligence checks to assess ethical performance and labour practices. These reviews may include document verification, confirmation of right-to-work procedures, evaluation of subcontracting arrangements, and inspection of policies relating to recruitment and worker welfare. The depth of review depends on the level of risk presented by the supplier???s role and geography.

Our supplier audits are intended to test whether standards are being met in practice, not only on paper. If concerns are identified, we request corrective actions with clear timelines and follow-up checks. Where evidence suggests serious misconduct, Bow Removals will not hesitate to end the relationship. This helps reinforce our expectation that ethical compliance is a condition of doing business.

We also expect suppliers to maintain their own anti-slavery controls and to pass equivalent standards to their subcontractors. This wider responsibility is important in logistics and removals work, where temporary labour and multiple tiers of service can increase vulnerability. By applying a consistent Bow Removals modern slavery policy, we strengthen accountability throughout the chain.

Reporting Concerns and Annual Review

We encourage anyone connected with Bow Removals to report concerns if they suspect exploitation, unsafe labour conditions, or unethical recruitment practices. Reporting channels are available through internal management routes and confidential escalation procedures, allowing concerns to be raised without fear of retaliation. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with appropriate discretion.

Where a concern is substantiated, we will take action that may include safeguarding measures, supplier intervention, referral to relevant authorities, or changes to working arrangements. Our emphasis is on protecting potentially affected individuals and preventing recurrence. A transparent reporting culture supports our broader commitment to responsible business conduct.

This statement is reviewed annually to confirm its effectiveness and to reflect changes in our operations, legal duties, and supply chain risks. The annual review allows us to assess progress, update controls, strengthen audits, and improve training where needed. Bow Removals remains committed to continuous improvement and to ensuring that modern slavery has no place in our business or supply network.