Streatham Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Streatham Cleaners in respect of the financial year ending 31 December and sets out the actions we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. As a professional cleaning services provider, we recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest ethical standards and protect the rights and wellbeing of all workers connected to our activities.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Streatham Cleaners has a strict zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, debt bondage, child labour, and exploitation. We are committed to conducting our business with integrity and to ensuring that modern slavery has no place in our operations or supplier relationships.
All directors, managers, employees, agency workers, and contractors are expected to act in line with this policy. Any form of complicity in modern slavery is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or contract, and may be reported to relevant authorities where appropriate.
Our Business and Supply Chain
Streatham Cleaners provides commercial and domestic cleaning services, employing staff directly and occasionally working with approved subcontractors and external suppliers. Our supply chain includes providers of cleaning products, equipment, workwear, and facilities services.
We recognise that certain areas of the cleaning sector and some geographic regions may present higher risks of labour exploitation. As a result, we actively assess where risks may arise and prioritise due diligence in those areas.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect all suppliers and subcontractors to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. Our supplier onboarding process requires confirmation that they comply with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws and do not tolerate forced, compulsory, or trafficked labour.
Where appropriate, we carry out supplier audits to assess compliance with our ethical standards. These audits may include a review of employment records, right-to-work documentation, pay and working hours, and health and safety arrangements. We reserve the right to carry out site visits and to request evidence of policies, training, and due diligence related to modern slavery.
If a supplier fails to meet our standards or refuses to address identified issues, we may suspend or terminate the relationship. We are committed to working collaboratively with suppliers to improve practices where possible, but will not hesitate to end relationships where the risk cannot be adequately mitigated.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Streatham Cleaners encourages everyone connected with our business, including employees, agency workers, subcontractors, and suppliers, to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or unethical labour practices.
Concerns can be raised directly with a manager, with a senior member of the management team, or through any internal reporting mechanisms that are communicated to staff. Reports can be made confidentially and will be treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled sensitively.
We do not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. Anyone found to be retaliating against a whistleblower will be subject to disciplinary action.
Training, Awareness, and Responsibility
Responsibility for overseeing this Modern Slavery Statement rests with the senior management team of Streatham Cleaners. Managers are responsible for ensuring that staff within their teams understand and comply with this policy.
We aim to raise awareness of modern slavery risks through induction briefings and ongoing guidance, particularly for staff involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management. Employees are reminded of the signs of exploitation and how to report concerns.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
Streatham Cleaners is committed to continually improving our approach to tackling modern slavery. We will review our policies, risk assessments, and supplier due diligence processes on a regular basis to ensure they remain effective and proportionate.
This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed and approved by the senior management team at least once every year. As part of the annual review we will consider any incidents reported, audit findings, changes in legislation, and best practice guidance, and update our processes accordingly.
By publishing this statement, Streatham Cleaners reaffirms its commitment to playing an active role in preventing modern slavery and protecting the dignity and rights of all workers in our business and supply chains.
