Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaner Catford

Cleaner Catford is committed to conducting its business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in our operations and supply chains. We recognise that even service-based businesses can be exposed to risk through recruitment practices, subcontracting, and the sourcing of goods and consumables. Our approach is guided by a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of slavery or servitude.

As a responsible provider of cleaning services, Cleaner Catford understands that vigilance must be ongoing. We expect our employees, contractors, and suppliers to act ethically and to uphold legal and moral standards. We do not accept the use of child labour, exploitative wages, unsafe working conditions, or any practice that restricts a person’s freedom. These commitments apply across all parts of our business, including procurement, recruitment, and service delivery.

Our Commitment and Governance

Our leadership team takes responsibility for overseeing compliance with this statement and ensuring that anti-slavery principles are embedded in daily operations. We maintain internal checks on recruitment, onboarding, and supplier selection, and we require managers to be alert to warning signs such as document retention, coercion, debt bondage, or unusual control over workers. Where concerns arise, they are treated seriously and investigated promptly.

Cleaner Catford also works to reduce risk through proportionate due diligence. We assess the nature of each supplier relationship, considering the type of goods or services provided, the countries involved, and the level of direct labour input. When necessary, we request supporting information about labour standards, workforce practices, and sub-tier supply arrangements to better understand whether any modern slavery risks may exist.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

A key part of our Cleaner Catford modern slavery approach is the use of supplier audits. These may include document reviews, ethical compliance checks, and, where appropriate, on-site or remote assessments. Audits are designed to confirm that suppliers operate lawful employment practices and maintain transparent records of working hours, pay, and right-to-work verification. If a supplier cannot demonstrate acceptable standards, we may require corrective action or end the relationship.

We expect suppliers to share our values and to impose similar standards on their own contractors. This includes ensuring that workers are free to leave their employment, are not charged recruitment fees, and are not subjected to intimidation, deception, or withheld wages. Cleaner Catford will not knowingly work with any organisation that benefits from exploitation or refuses to address credible concerns.

Training is another important safeguard. Staff involved in procurement, operations, and supervision receive guidance on identifying indicators of modern slavery and knowing how to respond. By increasing awareness, we strengthen our ability to detect issues early and protect vulnerable people from harm.

We provide clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Employees and workers are encouraged to report suspected abuses, unsafe practices, or unethical behaviour through internal management lines or established whistleblowing routes. Reports are handled sensitively, and anonymity is respected where possible. Any allegation of modern slavery triggers an immediate review and, when needed, escalation to appropriate authorities.

Our commitment is not limited to internal processes. We also expect agencies, subcontractors, and business partners to cooperate fully with investigations and to act quickly when shortcomings are identified. If remediation is possible, we will seek corrective measures that protect affected individuals and reduce the risk of recurrence. If not, we will take decisive action, including contract termination.

Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal requirements and operational realities. The review considers audit findings, supplier performance, training outcomes, reported concerns, and any changes in risk profile. Where improvements are identified, Cleaner Catford updates its policies and procedures accordingly.

We believe that preventing modern slavery requires persistent attention, responsible partnerships, and a culture of accountability. By maintaining a zero-tolerance stance, conducting supplier audits, strengthening reporting channels, and completing an annual review, Cleaner Catford modern slavery compliance remains a practical and meaningful part of how we operate. We are committed to continuous improvement and to promoting dignity, transparency, and lawful employment across our business and supply chain.