Modern Slavery Statement — Skip Hire Balham Commitment

Skip Hire Balham is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our operations or supply chains. This statement sets out our approach to preventing forced labour, exploitation and related abuses across all activities carried out by Skip-Hire Balham and our partners. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and will take decisive action where risks are identified.

Our policy applies to every worker, contractor and supplier engaged by skip hire balham. We define modern slavery to include forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking and other forms of coercion. Staff and contractors receive training on recognition and reporting, and managers are charged with ensuring procurement and operational practices reflect our strong stance against exploitation.

We maintain robust due diligence processes when onboarding suppliers and subcontractors. For Balham skip hire operations we conduct risk assessments that examine geography, service type and workforce vulnerability. If potential red flags emerge during screening, we place suppliers under enhanced review, require corrective action plans and, if necessary, terminate contracts to protect workers and uphold our standards.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Expectations

Our zero-tolerance policy is clear: any proven involvement in modern slavery by a contractor, supplier or employee will result in corrective measures, including contract withdrawal, disciplinary action or reporting to the relevant authorities. Skip Hire Balham expects all partners to adhere to the same high standards and to demonstrate compliance through documentation and transparent labour practices.

We use a combination of contractual clauses, supplier questionnaires and on-site verification to ensure adherence to labour standards. These mechanisms allow us to monitor for indicators such as withheld wages, excessive working hours, restrictions on movement and lack of legal documentation. Where issues are found we follow a structured remediation approach to protect affected individuals and prevent recurrence.

Key actions include:

• Regular supplier audits and site visits carried out by trained auditors.
• Mandatory contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour and human trafficking.
• Training and awareness programmes for staff and contractors.

Supplier Audits and Ongoing Monitoring

Supplier audits are central to our approach. Audit schedules are risk-based and may include document checks, interviews with workers and physical inspections of sites. Audits are designed to verify payroll practices, recruitment fees, accommodation arrangements and freedom of movement to ensure no indicators of exploitation exist within the supply chain of Skip Hire Balham.

When audits identify non-compliance, we require corrective action plans with clear timelines and follow-up checks. We also maintain a register of high-risk suppliers and deploy targeted interventions to support remediation. Our supplier management team collaborates with external experts where complex human rights issues are identified.

Reporting channels are available for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns confidentially and securely. We operate an anonymous reporting mechanism, clear whistleblowing procedures and a defined incident response protocol. Reports are investigated promptly, with protections in place for whistleblowers and affected workers while ensuring fair and thorough fact-finding.

In addition to immediate corrective action, any substantiated case leads to a review of policies and practices to stop repeat occurrences. We are committed to learning from incidents to strengthen systems and prevent harm.

Annual review: Skip Hire Balham publishes a formal review of our anti-slavery activities each year. This review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, reporting outcomes, training reach and remediation actions. We use the annual review to refine risk assessments, update contractual terms and set targets for improved transparency and ethical sourcing across the business.