Cleaner Notting Hill Modern Slavery Statement

Cleaner Notting Hill is firmly committed to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation in all aspects of our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to act ethically and with integrity in everything we do. This statement describes the steps we take to identify, prevent, and address modern slavery risks in connection with our business.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Approach

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. We will not knowingly work with any organisation or individual involved in, or turning a blind eye to, any form of exploitation. This applies to all employees, agency staff, contractors, and suppliers engaged by Cleaner Notting Hill.

Our leadership is responsible for promoting a culture where respect, fairness, and transparency are paramount. All staff are expected to act in line with our values, challenge inappropriate behaviour, and raise concerns where they suspect any breach of our modern slavery standards.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Cleaner Notting Hill provides cleaning services and related activities. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning materials and equipment, sub-contractors, and other professional and support services. We understand that certain areas of the cleaning and facilities sector can be vulnerable to labour exploitation, and we therefore exercise particular vigilance when engaging labour providers and suppliers.

Supplier Standards and Due Diligence

We expect all suppliers and contractors to comply with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws, and to maintain working practices that are free from exploitation. As part of our supplier onboarding and review processes, we assess the risk of modern slavery through due diligence checks that may include questioning labour practices, examining recruitment methods, and reviewing workforce documentation where appropriate and lawful.

We reserve the right to terminate relationships with suppliers or contractors who fail to meet our standards or who are unable or unwilling to demonstrate adequate controls to prevent modern slavery within their operations.

Supplier Audits and Ongoing Monitoring

To support our zero-tolerance policy, we carry out periodic audits and reviews of selected suppliers, prioritising those operating in higher-risk areas or providing labour-intensive services. These audits may involve reviewing policies and procedures, examining records that evidence legal right to work, and discussing working conditions and recruitment practices.

Where any issues are identified, we expect prompt remedial action and clear evidence of improvement. Failure to address concerns may result in suspension or discontinuation of the business relationship. We continue to monitor suppliers on an ongoing basis to help ensure continued compliance with our standards.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Cleaner Notting Hill encourages all employees, contractors, and suppliers to report any concerns about possible modern slavery, human trafficking, or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised through internal reporting routes or directly to management. Reports may be made confidentially, and we will handle all concerns sensitively and, where possible, protect the identity of those raising them.

No one will suffer any form of retaliation for raising a concern in good faith, even if it is not ultimately substantiated. We investigate all reports promptly and take appropriate action where any form of exploitation or non-compliance is identified.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibility

We provide information and guidance to relevant staff so that they can recognise the signs of modern slavery and understand how to respond if they suspect it may be occurring. Managers responsible for procurement, recruitment, and supplier relationships are expected to stay informed about modern slavery risks and apply our standards rigorously.

Overall responsibility for our modern slavery programme sits with senior management, who ensure that our policies are effectively implemented and kept under review.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Cleaner Notting Hill is committed to continuous improvement in our approach to tackling modern slavery. We regularly review our policies, risk assessments, and due diligence processes to reflect changes in legislation, best practice, and our operational experience.

This modern slavery statement is reviewed, updated, and approved by senior management on an annual basis. The review considers new risks, the effectiveness of our existing measures, outcomes of any supplier audits or investigations, and feedback from staff and stakeholders. Where necessary, we will enhance our controls, increase training, or strengthen supplier requirements to ensure we continue to uphold the highest ethical standards.

This statement reflects Cleaner Notting Hill's position and actions regarding modern slavery for the current financial year and will be renewed each year to ensure our ongoing commitment to the protection of human rights across our business and supply chains.