Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners Tooting
Cleaners Tooting is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitative working practices within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that modern slavery can affect any sector, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of abuse, coercion, or unlawful labour. Our commitment applies to employees, contractors, suppliers, and any third parties acting on our behalf.
As part of this commitment, Cleaners Tooting conducts risk-based checks to identify areas where vulnerability may exist. We expect all workers to be treated fairly, paid lawfully, and protected from intimidation or debt bondage. The standards we require are based on respect, transparency, and accountability. We also ensure that managers understand their responsibilities in recognising warning signs, including restricted movement, withheld documents, inconsistent pay practices, and unsafe or unfree working conditions.
Our approach includes regular supplier audits designed to confirm that labour standards are being met. These audits may involve reviewing payroll records, employment contracts, right-to-work documentation, working hours, accommodation arrangements where relevant, and health and safety controls. If a supplier is unable to demonstrate compliance, we will request corrective action and, where necessary, end the relationship. The aim of these audits is not only to detect issues, but also to encourage continuous improvement across the Cleaners Tooting supply chain.
We expect all suppliers to share our values and uphold the same ethical standards. Contracts with cleaning service partners, staffing providers, and product suppliers include clauses requiring compliance with applicable anti-slavery and labour laws. Modern slavery prevention is considered a key condition of doing business with us. We reserve the right to investigate any concerns, suspend work, or remove suppliers who fail to cooperate with our due diligence process. This helps protect workers and maintain the trust placed in the cleaners in Tooting service model.
Reporting concerns is central to our safeguarding framework. Any employee, contractor, or supplier representative can raise issues through internal reporting channels, including line management, designated safeguarding leads, and confidential whistleblowing procedures. Reports are handled sensitively and without retaliation. We encourage early reporting of any suspicion, even if the facts are not fully known, because small warning signs can indicate larger risks. All concerns are investigated promptly, documented carefully, and escalated where required.
Training and awareness are also essential to our controls. Team members receive information on how to spot indicators of exploitation, such as excessive overtime, unusual control by a third party, or reluctance to speak freely. Managers are trained to respond appropriately and to preserve evidence where needed. The Tooting cleaning operation aims to create a culture where workers feel safe, respected, and able to speak up. This culture supports both prevention and early intervention.
Governance, Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement
Responsibility for overseeing this statement sits with senior management, who review risks, findings, and actions taken during the year. Supplier due diligence is updated when new risks emerge, business activities change, or fresh information becomes available. Cleaners Tooting modern slavery controls are measured by the quality of audits, the responsiveness of remedial actions, and the effectiveness of reporting mechanisms. Where needed, we introduce additional checks to strengthen oversight.
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains accurate, relevant, and effective. The annual review considers changes in legislation, business structure, supplier performance, and feedback from internal monitoring. It also assesses whether our policies, training, and audit practices are working as intended. If improvements are needed, we update our procedures and strengthen accountability across the organisation. The review process supports a living framework rather than a static commitment.
Cleaners Tooting will continue to refine its controls so that ethical labour practices remain embedded in everyday operations. We will maintain vigilance, promote open reporting, and keep supplier standards under regular scrutiny. Through zero tolerance, supplier audits, and annual review, we aim to reduce risk and uphold dignity in every part of our work. This statement reflects our ongoing responsibility to act with care, fairness, and respect in the Tooting cleaning sector.