Van Girls, featured in the August issue of The Mover, has joined AIM (Alliance of Independent Movers).

The company, based in Tottenham’s White Hart Lane, is thought to be the only moving company in the UK that is set up to supply the all-female crews that are much in demand by some customers who might feel intimidated by male crews or just think that they will treat their treasured possessions more carefully.

“We had decided that we should try to join a trade association to prove that despite being small and relatively new we were operating professionally and bigger companies could trust us if they wanted to subcontract us, should they receive requests for female crews,” said Emma Lanman, Director.  We were daunted by the size of BAR and the criteria for becoming a member (and the money involved). AIM seemed smaller and more personal. They invited me along to a steering group meeting and I went along to find a friendly and welcoming group of removals professionals keen to help with any questions I had and to offer their expertise freely. Their process of assessment was not daunting and they offered to mentor us towards being accepted if there were areas we needed to work on. Thankfully we were accepted after the initial assessment. We are looking forward to becoming part of the AIM community and growing with their help and support.”

Photo: Van Girls’ Director Emma Lanman. Photo courtesy of Nina Sologubenko.