Cleaner Catford Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Cleaner Catford takes to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in our business operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to operate in a way that respects the dignity and safety of every individual who contributes to our services.

Cleaner Catford provides cleaning and related services and engages a range of suppliers and contractors to support our activities. We are committed to working only with organisations that share our values and that can demonstrate responsible and ethical practices.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Cleaner Catford has a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking. We do not accept any practice that involves forced, bonded, or involuntary labour, exploitation of vulnerable persons, or abuse of power for commercial gain. This principle applies to our own operations and to all parties who provide goods or services to us.

All staff, including temporary, agency, and contract workers, must be engaged on fair terms that respect legal requirements relating to wages, working hours, and conditions. We prohibit any withholding of identity documents, improper recruitment fees, or threats used to coerce labour. Any breach of this policy is treated as a serious disciplinary matter and may result in termination of employment or contract, as well as referral to relevant authorities where appropriate.

Supplier Standards and Due Diligence

We expect all suppliers, contractors, and service partners to uphold standards that are consistent with our zero-tolerance approach. As part of our onboarding and ongoing relationship management, we seek to identify and manage risks of modern slavery in our supply chains.

Suppliers are required to confirm that they comply with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws in the jurisdictions where they operate. We assess ethical performance as part of our supplier selection process and reserve the right to decline or terminate relationships where we have concerns about modern slavery risks that cannot be satisfactorily addressed.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

To support our commitment, Cleaner Catford undertakes proportionate monitoring of suppliers, with a focus on higher-risk categories such as labour provision, subcontracted cleaning services, uniforms, and equipment. This may include requesting documented policies, reviewing workforce practices, and conducting site visits where appropriate and feasible.

We aim to use supplier audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and to encourage stronger practices across our supply base. Where issues are identified, we engage with the supplier to develop corrective actions and timelines. If adequate remediation is not achieved, we may suspend or terminate the relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Safe Channels

Cleaner Catford encourages anyone connected to our operations, including employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers, to raise concerns about possible modern slavery or human rights abuses. Reports can be made to a line manager, a senior manager, or another trusted point of contact within the business.

We are committed to ensuring that concerns can be raised safely, without fear of retaliation. All reports are treated seriously and, where appropriate, investigated promptly and sensitively. We will take appropriate action where there is evidence of wrongdoing, which may include working with law enforcement and other external bodies.

Training and Awareness

We recognise that preventing modern slavery requires informed and vigilant people throughout our organisation and supply chain. Cleaner Catford aims to provide relevant training and guidance to managers and staff involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management so they can recognise potential indicators of modern slavery and respond in line with our policy.

Governance and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our modern slavery approach sits with Cleaner Catford senior leadership. They are accountable for ensuring that appropriate policies, procedures, and controls are in place and that modern slavery risks are regularly reviewed.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective and reflects changes in our business, supply chains, and relevant legislation. As part of each review, we consider any incidents, audit findings, stakeholder feedback, and evolving best practice. Where necessary, we update our procedures, training, and supplier requirements to strengthen our prevention and response measures.

By publishing this Statement, Cleaner Catford reaffirms its commitment to acting ethically, supporting fair work, and taking concrete steps to reduce the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking in everything we do.