Cleaners Ealing Modern Slavery Statement
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Cleaners Ealing to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. Cleaners Ealing is committed to conducting business ethically and responsibly, ensuring that respect for human rights is embedded in all aspects of our work.
Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy
Cleaners Ealing has a clear zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not knowingly engage with any individual, contractor, or supplier involved in practices that abuse or exploit people. This commitment applies to every part of our business, including recruitment, subcontracting, procurement, and day-to-day service delivery across Ealing and the wider area.
All managers and supervisors are responsible for promoting a culture where unethical behaviour is challenged and reported. Any breach of our zero-tolerance policy may result in termination of contracts, disciplinary action, or referral to relevant authorities, where appropriate.
Our Business and Supply Chain
Cleaners Ealing provides professional cleaning services to residential and commercial clients. Our workforce includes directly engaged staff and, where required, vetted subcontractors. Our supply chain mainly consists of providers of cleaning products, equipment, workwear, and ancillary services such as maintenance and waste disposal.
We recognise that certain sectors and regions may carry a higher risk of modern slavery. We focus our due diligence on those areas, ensuring that suppliers and partners share our values and comply with legal and ethical standards.
Supplier Standards and Audits
We expect all suppliers and subcontractors to uphold labour standards that are consistent with our own. Cleaners Ealing seeks to work only with businesses that operate fair recruitment practices, provide safe working conditions, and pay at least the applicable minimum wage or living wage where required.
As part of our procurement and ongoing relationship management, we conduct proportionate checks and audits. These may include requesting information on labour practices, reviewing policies on modern slavery, and assessing the use of temporary or migrant labour. Where necessary, we may conduct site visits or request independent verification of compliance.
If a supplier is unable or unwilling to meet our standards, we will work with them to address concerns within a defined timeframe. Persistent non-compliance may lead to the suspension or termination of the relationship.
Employee Awareness, Training, and Responsibility
All staff responsible for recruitment, supervision, and procurement are made aware of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking. We communicate our expectations during induction and through periodic updates so that employees understand how to recognise warning signs such as withholding of documents, unexplained wage deductions, or indications of coercion.
Managers are expected to monitor working conditions, ensure that hours and pay comply with legal requirements, and raise concerns where they suspect any form of exploitation. We encourage open dialogue so that concerns can be addressed promptly and fairly.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Cleaners Ealing encourages anyone who has concerns about potential modern slavery, whether involving our staff, subcontractors, or suppliers, to report them without delay. Concerns can be raised internally to a line manager or a senior member of management. Reports can be made anonymously if requested and will be treated sensitively and confidentially, so far as is reasonably possible.
We do not tolerate any form of victimisation or retaliation against individuals who raise concerns in good faith. All reports will be investigated promptly, and appropriate action will be taken where wrongdoing is identified.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
We recognise that the fight against modern slavery requires ongoing effort. Cleaners Ealing is committed to improving our procedures and increasing transparency in our operations and supply chains. We will continue to review our risk assessments, supplier due diligence, and staff training to ensure they remain effective and proportionate.
This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed annually by senior management and updated as necessary to reflect changes in legislation, best practice, and the structure of our business. The updated statement will outline any new steps taken to strengthen our approach and will reaffirm our commitment to preventing modern slavery in all its forms.