Modern Slavery Statement for Shepherdsbush Cleaners

Shepherdsbush Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, debt bondage, and any form of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that even service-based businesses can be exposed to risks, so our approach is designed to identify, prevent, and address those risks through clear controls and responsible decision-making.

As a Shepherdsbush cleaners business, we expect the same ethical standards from everyone who works with us. Our commitment covers employees, temporary workers, contractors, and suppliers. We use risk-based due diligence to help ensure that our labour practices remain lawful and humane, and we take modern slavery prevention seriously at every stage of procurement and service delivery.

Our policies are supported by staff training, internal oversight, and documented procedures. All managers are responsible for recognising warning signs such as unusual recruitment fees, restricted movement, withheld wages, or intimidation. Any concern raised about modern slavery risks is treated confidentially and investigated promptly. Where needed, we will take corrective action, suspend engagement, or end a relationship if ethical standards are not met.

We also require our suppliers to uphold equivalent standards. Before onboarding, suppliers may be assessed for labour practices, ownership structure, subcontracting arrangements, and compliance history. Higher-risk suppliers may be subject to additional checks, including supplier audits, document reviews, and requests for evidence relating to workforce management and pay practices. These measures help us strengthen the resilience of the Shepherds Bush cleaning supply chain.

If non-compliance is identified, we work to determine the seriousness and root cause of the issue. Depending on the findings, action may include remediation plans, enhanced monitoring, or termination of the contract. Our Shepherdsbush Cleaners modern slavery statement reflects a practical and proportionate approach: prevention first, correction where possible, and firm action where abuse is suspected or confirmed.

We encourage openness and make it clear that concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through line managers, senior management, or the designated internal reporting process. Reporting channels are available to staff and workers who need to flag concerns about labour exploitation, unsafe recruitment practices, or unethical supplier conduct. All reports are reviewed discreetly and handled with respect, confidentiality, and urgency.

The effectiveness of our anti-slavery controls is assessed through internal checks, supplier engagement, and review of incident trends. We monitor the quality of our due diligence and the outcomes of any investigations to improve our response over time. This includes reviewing whether training is understood, whether supplier controls remain suitable, and whether our risk profile has changed.

Our Shepherdsbush cleaners modern slavery policy is not a static document. It is embedded into our wider governance framework so that ethical conduct remains part of everyday business. We aim to ensure that all decisions, from hiring to purchasing, support fair treatment and lawful employment. This helps protect workers and maintain trust across our operations.

This statement will be annually reviewed by management to confirm that it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal requirements and business practices. Each review will consider changes in operations, supplier relationships, risk indicators, and any incidents reported during the year. Where improvements are identified, we will update procedures and strengthen our controls accordingly.