Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners Lambeth
Cleaners Lambeth is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, human trafficking, servitude, child exploitation, and any form of unlawful coercion within our operations and supply chains. As a responsible cleaning services provider in Lambeth, we recognise that the risks of exploitation can exist in every sector, and we remain vigilant in preventing, identifying, and addressing them. Our approach is guided by ethical employment, lawful working conditions, and fair treatment for everyone involved in delivering our services.
We expect all employees, contractors, and business partners to uphold the same values. Our internal policies prohibit any practice that undermines freedom, dignity, or safety at work. This includes withholding wages, restricting movement, retaining identity documents, intimidation, and deceptive recruitment. Any evidence of such conduct is treated as a serious breach of trust. Cleaners Lambeth will not knowingly engage with organisations that fail to meet acceptable standards, and we reserve the right to end relationships where concerns are not resolved promptly and appropriately.
To support these commitments, we apply a risk-based due diligence process across our operations and procurement activities. We assess potential vulnerabilities by considering workforce patterns, labour sourcing, subcontracting, and geographic risk factors. In practice, this means that our Lambeth cleaners and associated suppliers are reviewed for compliance with employment law, right-to-work requirements, and fair recruitment practices. We also expect accurate record-keeping and clear evidence that workers are employed freely and voluntarily.
Supplier oversight is an essential part of our anti-slavery programme. Cleaners Lambeth carries out supplier audits and reviews on a scheduled and risk-triggered basis to confirm that our partners meet legal and ethical standards. These audits may include document checks, workforce interviews where appropriate, site observations, and evaluation of subcontracting arrangements. If concerns are identified, we require corrective action plans, increased monitoring, or, where necessary, suspension or termination of the relationship. We view responsible purchasing as a practical way to reduce the risk of exploitation in the supply chain.
The effectiveness of our controls depends on people feeling safe to speak up. We therefore maintain clear reporting channels for employees and contractors to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery, unethical recruitment, or unsafe working practices. Reports are handled sensitively, with confidentiality maintained wherever possible and with protection from retaliation. Any allegation is reviewed promptly, escalated when required, and investigated by appropriate managers. Where a concern involves a worker’s immediate safety or wellbeing, urgent safeguarding steps are taken without delay.
Training and awareness are also central to our response. Staff with responsibility for recruitment, procurement, and supplier management receive guidance on recognising warning signs, including excessive control over workers, debt bondage indicators, and unusual payment arrangements. By building awareness across the business, Cleaners Lambeth strengthens its ability to detect issues early and act responsibly. Our cleaning operations depend on reliable people and ethical partnerships, so modern slavery prevention is treated as a core business duty rather than a one-time exercise.
We recognise that risks can change over time, which is why this statement is subject to an annual review. Each year, Cleaners Lambeth evaluates the effectiveness of its policies, supplier checks, training activity, and reporting processes. The review considers incidents, emerging risks, legislative updates, and feedback from internal compliance assessments. Where improvements are identified, we update our procedures and assign actions to relevant managers to ensure progress is measurable and sustained.
Our annual review also examines whether our cleaners in Lambeth are supported by fair contracts, lawful pay practices, and appropriate working conditions. We aim to maintain robust oversight while continuously improving our controls. In doing so, we reinforce a culture where ethical conduct is expected, and exploitation has no place. Cleaners Lambeth will continue to strengthen its governance, supplier engagement, and monitoring arrangements to protect workers throughout our service chain.
This Modern Slavery Statement reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible business practice. By combining a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and annual review, Cleaners Lambeth seeks to prevent harm and promote fair, lawful, and respectful working environments. We remain dedicated to continuous improvement and to ensuring that our cleaning services in Lambeth are delivered with integrity at every level.
