Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaner Kingstonuponthames

Cleaner Kingstonuponthames is committed to operating with integrity, respect, and accountability across every part of our business. We recognise that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation are serious crimes and fundamental violations of human rights. As a responsible cleaning company, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of slavery or labour abuse in our own operations and throughout our supply chain.

Our commitment applies to all employees, contractors, agency workers, and business partners associated with Cleaner Kingston upon Thames. We expect everyone connected with our services to uphold the same high standards. This statement sets out the actions we take to identify, prevent, and respond to risks of modern slavery within our organisation and among the suppliers that support our work.

We understand that cleaning services can involve extended supply chains, including uniforms, equipment, chemicals, transport, and outsourced labour. For that reason, Cleaner Kingstonuponthames carries out risk-based due diligence when selecting and reviewing suppliers. Our approach includes assessing ownership structures, labour practices, and country or sector-specific risks before entering into or renewing business relationships.

Supplier Oversight and Risk Management

Supplier relationships are monitored through ongoing checks and periodic supplier audits. These audits may include document reviews, confirmation of employment practices, and verification that wages, working hours, and worker welfare standards meet legal and ethical requirements. Where concerns are identified, we request corrective action and may suspend or terminate the relationship if improvements are not made.

Our procurement decisions are guided by ethical expectations as well as commercial value. We require suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced, bonded, or trafficked labour and that they provide workers with fair treatment and lawful conditions. In cases where third-party labour is used, we take extra care to examine recruitment practices, subcontracting arrangements, and oversight procedures. Cleaner Kingstonuponthames believes that preventing abuse is most effective when responsibility is embedded throughout the supply chain.

We also train relevant staff to recognise warning signs of exploitation. These may include restricted movement, withheld identification, unexplained wage deductions, poor living conditions, or signs that workers are under duress. By improving awareness, Cleaner Kingston upon Thames strengthens its ability to detect and challenge risks early.

Reporting Channels and Protection

We provide clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and promptly. Any employee, supplier worker, or contractor who suspects exploitation is encouraged to report it through internal management routes or established safeguarding procedures. Reports are treated seriously, investigated discreetly, and handled with appropriate urgency.

We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Whistleblowers and vulnerable workers must be protected from dismissal, intimidation, discrimination, or disadvantage. This principle is central to the ethical culture of Cleaner Kingstonuponthames and supports our wider commitment to lawful and humane working practices.

Where a report suggests immediate danger or serious abuse, we will act without delay and engage the appropriate authorities or specialist support organisations. Our priority is to protect people, preserve evidence where relevant, and ensure that alleged victims receive the right safeguarding response.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with evolving risks and legislation. Each review considers audit findings, supplier performance, training outcomes, and any incidents or concerns raised during the year. The results inform updates to our policies, controls, and procurement practices.

Senior management oversees the annual review process and is responsible for ensuring that modern slavery risks remain visible at decision-making level. Cleaner Kingston upon Thames will continue improving its safeguards through better due diligence, stronger supplier engagement, and more consistent employee awareness. We recognise that vigilance is essential and that ethical responsibility does not end once a contract begins.

Cleaner Kingstonuponthames is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and supply chain free from exploitation. By combining a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, secure reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to protect human dignity and uphold the standards expected of a trusted cleaning provider.