Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners Elephant and Castle

At Cleaners Elephant and Castle, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, dignity, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the cleaning sector can present heightened risks, particularly where labour is outsourced or where workers may be vulnerable to coercion. For that reason, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery.

Our approach applies to every level of the business, including management, employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers. We expect all parties associated with Elephant and Castle cleaners to act ethically and to comply with all applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. We also require our procurement and operational teams to assess risk carefully when engaging new suppliers or service providers.

To strengthen our prevention measures, we provide training to relevant staff so they can identify warning signs of exploitative practices and respond appropriately. This includes understanding indicators such as withheld wages, restricted movement, unsafe accommodation, or excessive working hours. By keeping awareness high, Cleaners Elephantandcastle aims to reduce risk before it reaches a worker or our business.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We use a risk-based supplier due diligence process to review labour standards before entering into commercial relationships. Where appropriate, we request evidence of workforce policies, right-to-work checks, wage practices, and subcontracting arrangements. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to enhanced review and ongoing monitoring.

In line with this commitment, we conduct supplier audits on selected partners to verify compliance with our ethical standards. These audits may include document checks, interviews, site observations, and reviews of recruitment and payment practices. If any non-compliance is identified, we require immediate corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if concerns are not resolved.

Our supplier standards also prohibit the charging of recruitment fees to workers, retention of identity documents, and any form of intimidation or debt bondage. These requirements are embedded into our contracts where relevant, helping ensure that cleaners in Elephant and Castle are supported by fair, lawful, and transparent employment arrangements.

Reporting Channels and Escalation

We encourage anyone connected with our business to raise concerns if they suspect modern slavery or unsafe labour conditions. Reports can be made through internal management channels, and all concerns are treated seriously, discreetly, and without retaliation. This reporting framework is designed to protect workers and allow issues to be addressed quickly.

Employees and contractors are instructed to escalate any concern involving recruitment, payment, working hours, or coercion immediately to senior management. Where a credible risk is identified, we will review the matter promptly and, where necessary, involve appropriate external authorities. Modern slavery prevention is a shared responsibility, and every report helps safeguard vulnerable people.

We also maintain clear internal accountability so that suspected breaches are logged, investigated, and tracked until closure. This process supports continuous improvement and reinforces our commitment to ethical operations across the cleaning services we provide.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal obligations and business practices. The review considers audit outcomes, supplier performance, training records, reported concerns, and any changes in risk exposure across our operations.

Following each review, we update our policies and procedures where needed to strengthen controls and improve oversight. This may include expanding due diligence, refreshing training, refining reporting routes, or increasing the frequency of supplier audits for higher-risk relationships.

At Cleaners Elephantandcastle, our goal is to build a responsible service culture where exploitation has no place. Through prevention, oversight, reporting, and review, we seek to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and ensure that our business contributes positively to the communities we serve.