Modern Slavery Statement

Cleaner Balham Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Cleaner Balham has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. Cleaner Balham provides professional cleaning services and recognises its responsibility to identify, prevent, and address any form of exploitation connected to its business activities.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Cleaner Balham has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and all forms of exploitation. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery does not occur anywhere in our own operations or in our supply chains.

Modern slavery is a severe violation of fundamental human rights. It includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, bonded labour, deceptive recruitment, and trafficking for labour or sexual exploitation. Cleaner Balham does not tolerate such practices in any circumstances and expects the same commitment from all parties we work with.

Our Supply Chains and Due Diligence

Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products, equipment, uniforms, specialist services, facilities management support, and other business-related goods and services. We recognise that some sectors and regions may carry higher risks of labour exploitation, and we are committed to identifying and managing those risks responsibly.

Cleaner Balham conducts due diligence on new suppliers and seeks to work with organisations that share our values and standards. We communicate our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery to our suppliers and make clear that adherence to ethical labour practices is a condition of doing business with us.

Supplier Audits and Compliance

To support our commitment, Cleaner Balham undertakes proportionate supplier assessments and audits. These may include requests for information on labour practices, evidence of right to work checks, details of recruitment methods, and confirmation of policies that prohibit forced labour and trafficking.

Where appropriate, we conduct site visits or request additional documentation to verify compliance. If concerns are identified, we engage with the supplier to seek clarification and corrective action. Where a supplier is unwilling or unable to meet our expectations, Cleaner Balham reserves the right to terminate the relationship.

We expect suppliers to cascade similar standards through their own supply chains, encouraging transparency and ethical conduct at every level.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Cleaner Balham encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any suspicions or concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected to our business. Concerns may relate to working conditions, recruitment practices, treatment of workers, or any indicators of exploitation.

Reports can be made to line managers, senior management, or through established internal reporting mechanisms. All concerns raised in good faith will be taken seriously, treated sensitively, and investigated promptly where appropriate. Cleaner Balham does not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises a concern or participates in an investigation.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities

Cleaner Balham is committed to raising awareness among employees about modern slavery risks and our responsibilities. Relevant staff are informed about the signs of exploitation, the importance of ethical recruitment, and the procedures for reporting concerns.

Management is responsible for implementing and reviewing the measures outlined in this statement, ensuring they remain effective and proportionate to the scale and nature of our operations.

Monitoring, Annual Review, and Continuous Improvement

Cleaner Balham recognises that combating modern slavery is an ongoing process. We regularly review our policies, due diligence procedures, and supplier engagement to strengthen our approach and respond to emerging risks.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management. As part of the review, we consider feedback from employees and suppliers, outcomes of any investigations or audits, and changes in legislation or best practice. Where improvements are identified, we update our processes and communicate these changes internally and, where relevant, to our suppliers.

By publishing this statement, Cleaner Balham reaffirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking and to promoting fairness, dignity, and respect throughout our operations and supply chains.