Cleaners Finchley Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by Cleaners Finchley to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and to act with integrity and transparency in all our business dealings. This statement relates to the current financial year and will be reviewed and updated annually.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Approach

Cleaners Finchley adopts a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation. We are committed to conducting our business in a manner that safeguards the dignity, wellbeing, and rights of all individuals involved in providing our services. We expect the same commitment from our employees, contractors, agency staff, and suppliers.

Modern slavery is a serious crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. We will not knowingly engage with any organisation or individual involved in practices that are inconsistent with this statement. Any confirmed instance of modern slavery within our operations or supply chains will result in decisive action, which may include termination of contracts and reporting to the appropriate authorities.

Our Organisation and Supply Chains

Cleaners Finchley provides professional cleaning services across residential and commercial premises. Our workforce includes directly employed staff and, in some cases, vetted agency personnel. Our supply chains primarily consist of suppliers of cleaning products, equipment, workwear, and facility-related services.

We recognise that risks can arise in areas such as subcontracted labour, temporary staffing, and overseas manufacture of products or materials. We therefore seek to understand and manage these risks through careful selection, assessment, and ongoing monitoring of our suppliers and partners.

Supplier Standards and Audit Processes

We require our suppliers and service providers to operate in a manner consistent with our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. As part of our procurement and supplier management processes, we:

Request confirmation that suppliers comply with all relevant labour, employment, and human rights legislation in the jurisdictions in which they operate. Assess new suppliers on their ethical and labour standards, including their own policies on modern slavery and human trafficking. Reserve the right to conduct audits or request evidence of compliance, such as workforce records, training materials, or internal policies. Expect suppliers to cascade equivalent standards to their own subcontractors and supply chains.

Where concerns are identified, we engage with the supplier to seek corrective action within a defined timeframe. Continued non-compliance or lack of cooperation may result in the suspension or termination of our business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Cleaners Finchley encourages a culture of openness and transparency. We want all workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to feel confident raising concerns about modern slavery or unethical behaviour without fear of retaliation.

Concerns can be raised through established internal reporting channels, including line managers and senior management. Individuals may also raise concerns confidentially under our whistleblowing arrangements. We are committed to investigating all reports promptly, fairly, and sensitively, ensuring that no person who raises a concern in good faith suffers any form of detrimental treatment as a result.

Where allegations of modern slavery are substantiated, we will take appropriate remedial actions, cooperate with relevant authorities, and review our processes to prevent recurrence.

Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement

We provide appropriate training and guidance to employees involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management so they can identify potential indicators of modern slavery and understand our reporting procedures. We also promote awareness of this statement among our staff and key suppliers.

Cleaners Finchley is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to tackling modern slavery. We monitor evolving best practice and regulatory requirements and take these into account when updating our policies, training, and due diligence activities.

Annual Review and Approval

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with our business operations and values. As part of the review, we evaluate the effectiveness of our controls, supplier audits, and reporting mechanisms, and we assess whether additional measures are required.

The updated statement is approved at a senior level within Cleaners Finchley and communicated internally and externally as appropriate. Through this ongoing process, we aim to strengthen our safeguards, enhance transparency, and contribute to the broader effort to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms.