Modern Slavery Statement

Cleaners Chelsea Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Cleaners Chelsea takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery is a serious crime and violation of fundamental human rights, and we are fully committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our relationships.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Cleaners Chelsea maintains a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, servitude, bonded labour, child labour, and human trafficking. We are committed to ensuring that our operations and those of our suppliers are free from exploitation and abuse.

All employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to comply with this stance. Any suspicion, evidence, or allegation of modern slavery linked to our business will be treated with the utmost seriousness and addressed promptly and effectively.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Cleaners Chelsea provides professional cleaning services and relies on a range of suppliers for products, equipment, and ancillary services. Our supply chains include manufacturers, distributors, recruitment and labour agencies, and facilities service providers.

We understand that certain parts of our supply chain may be at higher risk of modern slavery, particularly where low-skilled or temporary labour is used or where goods originate from regions with weaker labour protections. We actively seek to identify and mitigate these risks.

Policies and Governance

This Modern Slavery Statement is supported by internal policies on ethical conduct, recruitment, and health and safety. Together, these policies are designed to promote fair treatment, lawful working conditions, and respect for human rights throughout our business.

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with senior management. Managers are responsible for communicating our expectations to their teams and for ensuring that policies are implemented in day-to-day operations.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Cleaners Chelsea is committed to working only with suppliers who share our values and comply with applicable labour and human rights laws. We perform due diligence when selecting and reviewing suppliers to identify potential risks of modern slavery.

As part of this process, we assess suppliers based on their labour practices, transparency, and ability to demonstrate compliance. Where appropriate, we undertake supplier audits, which may include reviewing documentation, interviewing management or workers, and examining workplace practices to confirm that no form of forced or exploitative labour is used.

If any supplier is found to be involved in modern slavery, we will require immediate corrective action and reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship where remediation is not adequate or forthcoming.

Recruitment and Employment Practices

We apply robust recruitment procedures designed to prevent forced or trafficked labour entering our workforce. This includes verifying the identity, legal working status, and age of all employees and ensuring that employment is voluntary and based on fair terms.

Employees work under written terms and conditions, are paid fairly, and have the right to leave their employment with appropriate notice. We do not retain original identity documents and do not tolerate fees being charged to workers for recruitment.

Training and Awareness

Cleaners Chelsea promotes awareness of modern slavery risks among staff, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management. Training and guidance help employees recognise indicators of exploitation and understand how to report concerns safely and appropriately.

Reporting Concerns and Protection

We encourage anyone who works for or with Cleaners Chelsea to speak up if they suspect that modern slavery or human trafficking may be linked to our business or supply chains. Concerns may be raised with line managers or through internal reporting channels made available to staff.

Reports of suspected modern slavery will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled as confidentially as possible. Cleaners Chelsea does not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against any individual who raises a concern in good faith.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. Cleaners Chelsea is committed to continually improving our practices, strengthening our due diligence processes, and enhancing the effectiveness of our risk assessments and supplier audits.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with current legislation and best practice. Where needed, we will update our procedures and training to reflect lessons learned and evolving risks within our industry and supply chains.

This statement represents Cleaners Chelsea's current approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking and reflects our ongoing commitment to ethical and responsible business conduct.