Cleaners West Kensington Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Cleaners West Kensington in respect of the financial year ending on 31 December and sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to conducting all aspects of our activities with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Cleaners West Kensington has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and all forms of exploitation. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone who works for or with us does so voluntarily, is treated with dignity, and receives fair and lawful pay and working conditions. We do not tolerate any practices that are inconsistent with fundamental human rights, whether in our own operations or within our supply chains.
All managers and supervisors are responsible for upholding this policy and ensuring that our standards are understood and applied by employees, subcontractors, and suppliers. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious matter and may result in termination of employment or business relationships.
Our Business and Supply Chains
Cleaners West Kensington provides professional cleaning services to residential and commercial clients in West Kensington and the surrounding areas. Our workforce includes directly employed staff and, where necessary, vetted subcontractors. Our supply chains primarily involve providers of cleaning products, equipment, workwear, and facilities-related services.
We recognise that certain sectors and regions present a higher risk of modern slavery. We therefore focus particular attention on suppliers that rely on low-skilled or migrant labour or operate in jurisdictions where labour protections may be weaker or less effectively enforced.
Supplier Due Diligence and Audits
We are committed to working only with suppliers and subcontractors that share our values and comply with relevant legislation. As part of our due diligence process, we assess new suppliers for their approach to labour rights, working conditions, and ethical conduct. We expect suppliers to comply with all applicable employment, health and safety, and human rights laws.
Cleaners West Kensington conducts periodic audits and reviews of selected suppliers, which may include requests for documentation, declarations of compliance, and responses to risk-based questionnaires. Where appropriate, we may conduct site visits or request evidence of training, policies, and monitoring relating to modern slavery. Suppliers that fail to meet our standards may be required to implement corrective actions within a specified timeframe or risk termination of the business relationship.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We encourage all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers to raise any concerns relating to modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns may include suspicious behaviour, signs of coercion, improper deduction of wages, withholding of identity documents, or unsafe or degrading working conditions.
Individuals can report concerns verbally to their line manager, to a senior manager, or through internal reporting routes communicated during induction and ongoing training. Reports can be made anonymously where legally permitted. We will investigate all reports promptly and sensitively and will not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against those who raise concerns in good faith.
Training and Awareness
We provide relevant staff, in particular those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management, with training on recognising signs of modern slavery and understanding how to respond to concerns. We also raise general awareness among employees about ethical labour practices and their rights at work.
Our aim is to ensure that everyone in our organisation understands the seriousness of modern slavery, is alert to potential risks, and knows how to act if they suspect that something is wrong.
Monitoring, Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
This Modern Slavery Statement and our supporting policies are reviewed at least annually by senior management. The review considers changes in legislation, guidance, best practice, and the evolving risk profile of our operations and supply chains.
As part of this process, we evaluate the effectiveness of our actions, including supplier audits, reporting mechanisms, and staff training. Where necessary, we update our procedures, strengthen controls, and set new objectives to enhance our ability to prevent, identify, and address modern slavery risks.
Cleaners West Kensington remains fully committed to continuous improvement in this area and to working collaboratively with employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to promote ethical, fair, and safe working conditions throughout our business and supply chains.