Cleaners Brixton Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Cleaners Brixton has taken, and continues to take, to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not present in our business operations or supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to safeguard the rights and dignity of every person involved in our services.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Cleaners Brixton maintains a clear zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, or exploitation. This policy applies to all areas of our business, including direct employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers. We expect all those we work with to share our commitment to ethical labour practices and to uphold the same high standards.

Any confirmed involvement in, or failure to act on, modern slavery concerns may result in the termination of employment or business relationships. We are committed to responding promptly to any credible allegation and to taking corrective action where necessary.

Structure of Our Business and Supply Chains

Cleaners Brixton provides professional cleaning services to residential and commercial clients. Our workforce includes directly engaged staff and, where necessary, carefully selected subcontractors. Our supply chains primarily involve providers of cleaning products, equipment, and facility management support services. We recognise that the risk of modern slavery can arise at various stages of these supply chains, particularly where there are multiple layers of subcontracting or sourcing from high-risk regions.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We require our suppliers and subcontractors to operate in accordance with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. As part of our due diligence process, we assess new suppliers on their labour standards, working conditions, and ethical practices.

Supplier contracts include clear expectations regarding the prevention of modern slavery and human trafficking. We reserve the right to carry out audits, either announced or unannounced, to verify compliance with our standards. These audits may involve reviewing employment records, working hours, wage documentation, and health and safety practices, as well as speaking confidentially with workers where appropriate.

Where non-compliance is identified, we work with the supplier to implement a corrective action plan within a defined timeframe. Failure to make satisfactory progress may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Cleaners Brixton encourages a culture of openness and accountability. All employees, subcontractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices without fear of retaliation. Concerns can be raised directly with line managers, senior management, or through internal reporting mechanisms made available within the business.

Reports can be made confidentially and will be treated seriously, promptly, and sensitively. We commit to investigating all credible concerns and to taking appropriate action, which may include engaging with authorities, supporting affected individuals, and reviewing our internal controls. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith is strictly prohibited.

Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement

We provide relevant staff with information and guidance on recognising the signs of modern slavery and on how to escalate any concerns. This includes managers, recruitment personnel, and team members who engage directly with suppliers and subcontractors. We also monitor developments in best practice and legal requirements to strengthen our approach over time.

Cleaners Brixton is committed to continuous improvement. We review our risk assessments, due diligence processes, and supplier standards regularly to ensure they remain effective in preventing and detecting modern slavery.

Annual Review and Approval

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year to reflect changes in our operations, supply chains, legal obligations, and external guidance. The review considers the effectiveness of our controls, outcomes of any audits, reports received via our reporting channels, and any corrective actions taken.

The updated statement is approved by the senior management of Cleaners Brixton and communicated internally to relevant staff and externally to stakeholders upon request. Through this ongoing review and commitment, we aim to strengthen our systems, protect vulnerable individuals, and ensure that modern slavery has no place in our business or supply chains.