Chelsea Movers Modern Slavery Statement

At Chelsea Movers, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, human trafficking, forced labor, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that a credible zero-tolerance policy is essential to protecting workers and upholding ethical standards across every part of our business.

As a moving and logistics business, we rely on a wide range of services, including transport, storage, packaging, maintenance, and subcontracted support. That means our responsibility extends beyond our direct workforce. Chelsea Movers’ modern slavery approach requires us to assess risk, communicate expectations clearly, and take action where concerns arise. We expect the same commitment from every supplier, contractor, and business partner.

Our governance framework is designed to identify and reduce risk. We require employees and managers to remain alert to warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld wages, poor accommodation, document retention, or unsafe working conditions. Any suspected breach is treated seriously. Where appropriate, we investigate, suspend engagement, or terminate relationships that fail to meet our standards.

Supplier audits are a core part of our due diligence. We periodically review suppliers based on risk, geography, and service type, and we may request supporting evidence on labor practices, subcontracting controls, and worker treatment. High-risk suppliers may be subject to deeper review, site visits, or documentary checks. Chelsea Movers’ supply chain controls are intended to encourage transparency and prevent abuse before it occurs.

We also require suppliers to confirm compliance with our ethical expectations and to maintain their own safeguards against modern slavery. Our contracts may include provisions that allow us to assess labor standards and address non-compliance. If a supplier cannot demonstrate responsible practices, we will work with them on corrective action where possible; however, repeated or serious violations may lead to disengagement. This approach reinforces our commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible business conduct.

Training is another important element of our response. Relevant staff receive guidance on recognizing risk indicators, escalating concerns, and understanding how modern slavery can appear in transportation and support services. By building awareness across the business, we strengthen our ability to prevent exploitation and to respond quickly if issues arise. Our modern slavery prevention practices are therefore embedded in day-to-day decision-making.

We provide clear reporting channels so concerns can be raised safely and without fear of retaliation. Employees are encouraged to report suspected misconduct to line managers or senior leaders, and concerns may also be raised through confidential internal procedures. Reports can be made anonymously where permitted, and every disclosure is reviewed carefully. We take all allegations seriously and investigate them promptly and fairly.

Protection for whistleblowers is fundamental to this process. No one should suffer disadvantage for speaking up in good faith about a possible breach of our standards. If a concern suggests immediate risk to a person’s safety, we will act without delay to reduce harm and involve the appropriate internal decision-makers. This helps ensure that Chelsea Movers’ anti-slavery measures are practical, responsive, and credible.

Our annual review ensures this statement remains current and effective. Each year, we assess our policies, supplier controls, training activity, incident reporting, and any emerging risks in our operations or supply chain. Findings from the review help shape improvements to our processes and priorities for the following year. We view continuous improvement as a vital part of maintaining strong standards.

In summary, Chelsea Movers is committed to preventing modern slavery in all its forms. Through a clear zero-tolerance policy, targeted supplier audits, secure reporting channels, and a structured annual review, we aim to protect workers and uphold responsible business practices. This statement reflects our determination to operate ethically and to ensure that respect for human dignity remains central to everything we do.