Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners Westminster

Cleaners Westminster is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the principles and controls that guide our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery, including forced labour, human trafficking, servitude, and exploitation, is a serious violation of dignity and freedom. As a responsible Westminster cleaning company, we take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of slavery or abuse.

Our approach applies to every part of the business, including recruitment, subcontracting, procurement, and day-to-day service delivery. We expect all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers to uphold the same standards. The aim of this statement is to demonstrate how Cleaners Westminster works to prevent, detect, and respond to risks associated with modern slavery across all operations.

We embed ethical practice into our hiring and onboarding processes by checking the right to work, verifying identity documents, and ensuring that employment terms are clear and voluntary. No person should be coerced, threatened, or misled into work. Any indicators of exploitation are escalated immediately for review. Our managers are trained to recognise warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld wages, excessive working hours, or signs of intimidation.

Supplier audits are a key part of our control framework. We assess new and existing suppliers before engagement and review them periodically thereafter. This includes evaluating labour standards, wage practices, recruitment methods, and subcontracting chains. Where appropriate, we request evidence of policies, worker protections, and compliance records. Suppliers identified as higher risk may be subject to enhanced scrutiny, site visits, or corrective action plans.

We require our supply partners to confirm that they do not use forced labour, child labour, or exploitative practices. If concerns arise during an audit, we investigate promptly and may suspend or end the relationship where improvement is not possible. This is especially important in sectors where labour sourcing can be complex. Our commitment as a Westminster cleaning service is to ensure that commercial success never comes at the expense of human rights.

To support vigilance, internal training is provided to relevant staff so they understand how to identify risks and escalate concerns. Training covers practical examples, ethical responsibilities, and safe reporting procedures. We also maintain records of due diligence activities, supplier checks, and any corrective steps taken. This helps us monitor patterns over time and reinforces accountability across the organisation.

Reporting channels are available so that concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Employees and contractors may report suspected modern slavery, unsafe recruitment practices, or poor working conditions through internal management routes and designated escalation processes. Reports are handled discreetly, assessed promptly, and investigated in line with our disciplinary and safeguarding procedures. We encourage early reporting because timely action can help protect vulnerable people.

We also expect our teams to stay alert to situations where a worker appears dependent on a third party, lacks control over personal documents, or is unable to speak freely. These signs do not always confirm abuse, but they require careful attention. Our aim is to create a workplace culture where concern is taken seriously and where transparency is valued.

If a potential breach is identified, we respond with a structured investigation, risk review, and appropriate remediation. This may include increased monitoring, supplier engagement, worker support, or termination of a relationship where necessary. Our stance is clear: modern slavery has no place in Cleaners Westminster, and any evidence of abuse will be treated as a matter of the highest priority.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current legal requirements and business practices. The review considers incident trends, audit results, supplier performance, employee training, and any changes in risk exposure. Where improvements are needed, we update our policies, controls, and training materials accordingly.

By maintaining a proactive, ethical, and accountable approach, Cleaners Westminster reinforces its commitment to responsible trading and respectful employment. We will continue to strengthen our safeguards, work collaboratively with suppliers, and uphold a clear zero-tolerance policy against modern slavery in every part of our business.