Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners Barnet

Cleaners Barnet is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for every person involved in our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles and controls we apply to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative working practices across our operations. Our stance is zero tolerance: any form of abuse, coercion, debt bondage, or unlawful restriction of freedom is unacceptable in our workplace, supply chain, or service delivery model.

We recognise that risk can exist in many sectors, including cleaning, facilities support, recruitment, logistics, and outsourced services. For that reason, Cleaners Barnet applies a structured approach to identifying, preventing, and addressing risk. Our commitment covers our own staff, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers. We expect all partners to share our values and to uphold safe, lawful, and ethical standards at all times.

This statement is supported by internal policies, staff training, and management oversight. We ask managers to remain alert to warning signs such as retention of documents, unexplained deductions, excessive working hours, intimidation, or dependence created by poor recruitment practices. By promoting awareness and accountability, Cleaners Barnet aims to reduce the chance that abusive practices can go unnoticed.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Supplier risk is reviewed before onboarding and throughout the relationship. Supplier audits are carried out on a risk-based basis to assess labour practices, record keeping, subcontracting, recruitment methods, and compliance with employment law. Where concerns arise, we request corrective action, additional evidence, or further review. If a supplier fails to meet our requirements, we may suspend or end the relationship.

We also encourage suppliers to provide assurance that workers are recruited voluntarily, fairly paid, and able to leave their employment in accordance with legal notice periods. Cleaners Barnet expects transparent labour chains and discourages hidden subcontracting. In higher-risk cases, we may seek declarations, site visits, and documentary checks to confirm that modern slavery prevention controls are in place.

Our procurement decisions are guided by ethics as well as commercial value. We favour partners who demonstrate responsible hiring, clear worker terms, and respect for human rights. This includes verification that workers are of lawful working age, are not charged unlawful fees, and are not threatened or controlled in any way that could amount to exploitation.

Reporting Channels and Investigation

Any employee, worker, supplier representative, or third party who suspects abuse is encouraged to report it immediately through our internal reporting channels. Concerns may be raised directly to a manager, a senior leader, or through our confidential reporting process. Reports are handled seriously, sensitively, and without delay. No one will suffer retaliation for raising a concern in good faith.

Where a report suggests risk of slavery or trafficking, we act promptly to assess the situation, protect potentially affected individuals, and escalate to the appropriate authority when necessary. Investigations are documented, and outcomes are reviewed to strengthen our controls. We aim to create a culture in which people feel safe to speak up and confident that concerns will be treated with respect.

To support this approach, Cleaners Barnet provides guidance to managers on recognising indicators of exploitation and on preserving confidentiality during investigations. We also reinforce our expectations through induction and refresher training so that modern slavery prevention remains part of everyday decision-making.

Monitoring, Accountability, and Annual Review

Responsibility for this statement sits with senior management, who monitor implementation and review progress against our standards. We maintain records of supplier checks, audit outcomes, concerns raised, and remedial actions taken. This helps us track patterns, identify weaknesses, and improve our controls over time.

Cleaners Barnet will review this statement annually to ensure it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with current legal expectations and operational risks. The review will consider changes in our business model, supplier base, and risk profile, as well as lessons learned from audits, incidents, and staff feedback. Where improvements are needed, we will update policies and procedures accordingly.

We believe that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility, not a one-time exercise. Through strong governance, supplier oversight, reporting protections, and annual review, Cleaners Barnet reinforces its commitment to ethical practice and to the dignity of every worker connected to our business.