Cleaners NW8 Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Cleaners NW8 to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. It is published in respect of our most recent financial year and reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical conduct, respect for human rights, and the protection of vulnerable workers.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Cleaners NW8 maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, servitude, and child labour. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place anywhere in our business or in any supply chain connected to our services.
All managers, employees, contractors, and suppliers are required to uphold this policy. Non-compliance, including failure to report concerns or suspicion of modern slavery, may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, or referral to the relevant authorities where appropriate.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Cleaners NW8 provides professional cleaning services to residential and commercial customers. Our operations involve directly employed staff, self-employed contractors, and third-party suppliers who provide cleaning products, equipment, facilities, and ancillary services. We recognise that parts of the cleaning and facilities management sector can be vulnerable to labour exploitation, and we therefore apply enhanced scrutiny to the way we engage workers and select suppliers.
Policies and Risk Management
Our approach to modern slavery risk management is underpinned by several internal policies. These include our recruitment and right-to-work procedures, health and safety standards, whistleblowing arrangements, and supplier code of conduct. Collectively, these policies are designed to prevent exploitation, promote transparency, and foster a culture in which everyone understands their responsibilities for identifying and addressing potential abuses.
We assess our operations and supply chains to identify areas of higher risk, including the use of temporary labour, subcontracted services, and imported cleaning products. Where heightened risk is identified, we apply proportionate additional checks and monitoring.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
Cleaners NW8 expects all suppliers, contractors, and service partners to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. Before entering into or renewing commercial relationships, we carry out due diligence on key suppliers, taking into account their location, sector, and labour practices.
Our supplier requirements include adherence to all applicable labour, wage, and health and safety laws, and an explicit commitment to prohibiting forced, bonded, or involuntary labour. We reserve the right to conduct audits, which may be announced or unannounced, to assess compliance with our ethical standards. These audits can include reviewing documentation such as contracts, wage records, and working time information, as well as discussions with management and, where appropriate, workers.
If a supplier is found to be in breach of our modern slavery requirements, we will seek prompt corrective action. In serious or repeated cases, we may suspend or terminate the relationship.
Training and Awareness
We provide relevant staff, especially those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supervision of cleaners, with information and guidance on identifying the signs of modern slavery and how to respond to concerns. This helps to ensure that our teams understand the risks in our sector and are equipped to take appropriate action when they encounter potential indicators of exploitation.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Cleaners NW8 encourages all employees, workers, and third parties to report any concerns about modern slavery or human rights abuses in our operations or supply chains. Concerns can be raised confidentially through internal management channels or by using our whistleblowing arrangements. Reports may be made without fear of retaliation, and we do not tolerate any form of victimisation against those who raise genuine concerns.
Every report is taken seriously, promptly assessed, and, where appropriate, investigated. Where modern slavery is suspected or identified, we will take immediate steps to protect affected individuals, cooperate with relevant authorities, and review our processes to prevent recurrence.
Monitoring, Measurement, and Annual Review
We are committed to continuous improvement in our efforts to combat modern slavery. To monitor the effectiveness of our approach, Cleaners NW8 reviews key indicators such as the number of reported concerns, the outcomes of supplier audits, and feedback from workers.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with best practice and legal requirements. Where necessary, we will update our policies, procedures, and training to strengthen our controls and address emerging risks.
This statement has been approved by the management of Cleaners NW8, who take overall responsibility for its implementation and for ensuring that the measures described are properly embedded across our business and supply chains.