Modern Slavery Statement for Brent Movers

Brent Movers is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with full respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. Our Brent Movers modern slavery policy is based on a clear zero-tolerance approach: we do not accept any form of exploitation, and we expect the same standard from everyone who works with us. Brent Movers recognises that vigilance is essential in a service sector where labour, transport, and subcontracted support can carry increased risk.

Our approach begins with governance and accountability. Senior management is responsible for ensuring that modern slavery controls remain embedded in business decisions, hiring practices, procurement, and supplier relationships. All employees involved in recruitment, onboarding, purchasing, and operations receive guidance on identifying warning signs such as withheld wages, restricted movement, unsafe accommodation, document retention, or intimidation. We also ensure that any Brent movers statement on modern slavery is supported by practical action rather than wording alone.

We expect transparency throughout our supply chain. Before working with a supplier, we assess their labour practices, employment standards, and compliance with applicable law. Where a supplier presents elevated risk, we apply enhanced due diligence and reserve the right to request evidence of wage records, right-to-work checks, training logs, and subcontractor controls. Supplier audits are carried out on a risk-based basis, with both announced and unannounced reviews where appropriate. These audits help us verify that suppliers uphold the same ethical standards required by the Brent Movers slavery statement and our wider business principles.

If concerns arise, Brent Movers acts promptly. We maintain several reporting channels so that workers, suppliers, and partners can raise issues securely and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be submitted through line managers, designated compliance leads, or internal escalation routes. Every concern is taken seriously, documented, and investigated in a confidential manner. Where a potential breach is identified, we may require corrective action, suspend a contract, or end the relationship if remediation is not possible. This commitment reinforces our zero-tolerance policy and helps protect vulnerable individuals from harm.

Recruitment practices are also monitored closely. We prohibit fees being charged to workers for obtaining employment through us or our labour providers, and we require proof that all workers are freely engaged, properly documented, and paid in line with legal requirements. Any recruitment agency or subcontractor used by Brent Movers must demonstrate that it does not participate in exploitative labour practices. We view modern slavery prevention as a shared duty across the full operating chain, not only within our direct workforce.

Training and awareness are important parts of our control framework. Staff are encouraged to remain alert to unusual working arrangements, signs of coercion, or inconsistencies in paperwork and payroll information. Managers are trained to respond appropriately, escalate concerns quickly, and support any affected person in a safe and respectful way. These measures strengthen the practical application of the Brent Movers modern slavery statement across everyday operations.

We review our arrangements at least annually to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks faced by the business. The annual review considers audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, training completion, and any changes in legislation or industry practice. Where gaps are identified, we update our processes, strengthen due diligence, and refine our modern slavery controls. This review cycle ensures continuous improvement and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to ethical trading.

Brent Movers will continue to improve its safeguards against exploitation and to promote fair treatment across its workforce and supply chain. By combining a firm zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and an annual review process, we aim to uphold dignity, legality, and integrity in everything we do. The Brent Movers slavery statement reflects our belief that a responsible business must actively prevent harm, not simply respond to it after the fact.