Modern Slavery Statement for Home Cleaners London

Home Cleaners London is committed to conducting all aspects of its business in an ethical, transparent, and responsible manner. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to identify, prevent, and address modern slavery and human trafficking risks within our operations and supply chains. It applies to all staff, contractors, and suppliers engaged by Home Cleaners London.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, or exploitation. We will not knowingly engage with any individual or organisation involved in such practices. This commitment is embedded in our internal policies, recruitment processes, and supplier expectations, and it forms a core part of our company values and culture.

All colleagues, whether permanent, temporary, or contracted, are expected to act with integrity and to uphold this policy at all times. Any breach or suspected breach of this policy is treated seriously and may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contract.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Home Cleaners London provides domestic and commercial cleaning services across London and surrounding areas. Our workforce includes employed staff and carefully vetted self-employed cleaners. Our supply chains primarily involve cleaning product manufacturers and distributors, equipment suppliers, and providers of facilities and support services.

We recognise that risks of modern slavery can occur at various stages within supply chains, including manufacturing, logistics, and subcontracted labour. We therefore focus on understanding and monitoring our suppliers and any third parties working on our behalf.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers and business partners to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery and to comply with all applicable labour and human rights laws. Our supplier standards require that workers are employed voluntarily, receive fair wages, and work in safe conditions without coercion, intimidation, or abuse.

Before engaging new key suppliers, we conduct due diligence to assess their labour practices and ethical standards. This may include reviewing policies, requesting evidence of compliance, and evaluating any previous incidents or concerns. For higher-risk suppliers, we may conduct audits or request third-party audit reports to verify working conditions, recruitment practices, and employment documentation.

Where non-compliance or significant risk is identified, we will work with the supplier to implement corrective actions within a defined timeframe. If adequate improvements are not made, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, contractors, suppliers, and customers to report any concerns or suspicions regarding modern slavery or exploitative practices connected to Home Cleaners London. Concerns may include indicators such as workers appearing fearful, controlled by others, unpaid or underpaid, or living in poor conditions tied to their employment.

Reports can be made confidentially through our internal reporting channels or directly to senior management. We are committed to protecting anyone who raises a concern in good faith from victimisation, retaliation, or detrimental treatment. All allegations are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and addressed with appropriate corrective and remedial actions.

Training and Awareness

We provide guidance and awareness-raising materials to managers and relevant staff to help them understand the signs of modern slavery and the steps to take if they suspect an issue. This includes training on responsible recruitment, right-to-work checks, and appropriate escalation routes.

We also communicate our expectations to suppliers and business partners, including our zero-tolerance stance and the need to cooperate with any investigations or audits.

Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by the leadership of Home Cleaners London to ensure it remains effective, up to date, and aligned with legal requirements and best practice. As part of the annual review, we assess our risk areas, evaluate the effectiveness of our controls, and identify opportunities for improvement in our policies, training, and supplier engagement.

We are committed to continuously improving our approach to preventing modern slavery, strengthening our due diligence processes, and promoting ethical conduct across our business and supply chains. This statement has been approved by the management of Home Cleaners London and will be updated each year to reflect our ongoing progress and commitments.