Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners Roehampton

Cleaners Roehampton is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human dignity. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitative working conditions across our operations and supply chain. We recognise that even service-based businesses can face risks, and we take a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation.

Our approach applies to all employees, temporary workers, subcontractors, and suppliers associated with Roehampton cleaners and related services. We expect the same commitment from everyone acting on our behalf. To support this, we assess risk in our recruitment practices, business relationships, and procurement decisions, ensuring that ethical standards remain central to our operations.

We are committed to fair treatment, lawful employment, and safe working conditions. This means verifying that workers are employed voluntarily, are of legal working age, and receive wages and conditions in line with applicable law. We also expect our partners to maintain accurate records, respect working time limits, and avoid any practice that could indicate coercion, debt bondage, or withheld documents.

Supplier Standards and Risk Management

Supplier due diligence is a key part of our prevention programme. Before entering into new relationships, Cleaners Roehampton reviews supplier credibility, ownership structure, employment practices, and country or sector-specific risk factors. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to enhanced checks, including document reviews and additional compliance questions. This helps us identify concerns early and choose partners who share our values.

We carry out supplier audits where appropriate, either directly or through evidence-based reviews, to check that labour standards are being met. These audits may include verification of worker contracts, pay arrangements, right-to-work controls, and site conditions. If issues are identified, we require prompt corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if the concerns are serious or unresolved. This process helps safeguard the integrity of Roehampton cleaning services and the wider supply chain.

We also monitor ongoing supplier performance rather than relying only on initial checks. Changes in ownership, workforce structure, or operating locations can increase risk, so periodic reassessment is essential. Our procurement decisions consider not only price and quality, but also ethical conduct, labour practices, and willingness to cooperate with compliance reviews.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage anyone connected with our business to speak up if they suspect exploitation, unsafe working conditions, or unethical recruitment practices. Reporting channels are available to staff and contractors through internal management routes and designated escalation procedures. Concerns may be raised confidentially and will be handled seriously, sensitively, and without retaliation. Where appropriate, allegations are investigated promptly and documented carefully.

Training and awareness are important in supporting this process. Managers and supervisors are expected to recognise warning signs such as unusual control over workers, inconsistent pay information, restricted movement, or reluctance to speak freely. By building awareness, Roehampton cleaning teams are better equipped to identify and address potential harm before it escalates. We also remind suppliers that failure to cooperate with investigations may result in termination of the relationship.

Any confirmed breach of our standards is treated as a serious matter. Depending on the circumstances, corrective action may include immediate remediation, increased monitoring, supplier suspension, or referral to appropriate authorities. Our aim is not only to respond to issues, but to create a working environment in which exploitation has no place.

Governance, Review, and Continuous Improvement

Responsibility for this statement and its implementation rests with senior management, who oversee risk controls, supplier standards, and internal reporting arrangements. We review policies and procedures to ensure they remain suitable for our business activities and aligned with current legal obligations. This includes consideration of recruitment methods, subcontracting arrangements, and the ethical conduct of suppliers supporting Cleaners Roehampton.

The statement and its supporting controls are reviewed annually to measure progress, identify new risks, and strengthen safeguards. The annual review considers audit findings, reported concerns, training uptake, and any changes in our operations or supply chain. From this, we update actions and priorities so that our response remains practical, proportionate, and effective.

Through this ongoing commitment, Cleaners Roehampton seeks to uphold responsible business practices and protect the rights of everyone involved in delivering our services. Modern slavery prevention is a shared responsibility, and we will continue working to ensure our workplace and supply chain reflect the highest standards of fairness, respect, and accountability.