Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners Highbury

Cleaners Highbury is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in any part of our operations or supply chain. We recognise that the cleaning industry can present higher-risk areas, including subcontracted labour, recruitment practices, and procurement of goods and services. Accordingly, our approach is designed to ensure that Cleaners Highbury remains vigilant, responsible, and transparent.

Our policy applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers. We expect everyone working with Highbury cleaners to uphold the same ethical standards and to comply with all applicable labour laws. Any confirmed breach of this policy may result in suspension, termination of a contract, or other appropriate action. We also require all business partners to demonstrate that their own practices do not contribute to exploitation or abuse.

Risk assessment is central to our controls. We review procurement categories, labour sources, and subcontracting arrangements to identify potential exposure to modern slavery. Where concerns arise, we take prompt action, including enhanced due diligence, document checks, and site verification. Our aim is to ensure that every relationship involving cleaning services in Highbury is based on lawful employment, fair treatment, and safe working conditions.

To strengthen oversight, supplier audits are carried out on a scheduled and risk-based basis. These audits may include checks of worker right-to-work records, wage and hour documentation, recruitment fee policies, and evidence of freedom of movement. If a supplier is found to fall short of our expectations, we require corrective action within a defined timeframe and monitor completion closely. Persistent or serious non-compliance may lead to removal from our approved supplier base.

Reporting Channels and Safeguarding

We encourage all workers and stakeholders to speak up if they suspect exploitation, coercion, or unsafe recruitment practices. Reporting can be made through internal management routes, via designated safeguarding channels, or through confidential escalation to senior leadership. Reports are handled sensitively, and no person will suffer retaliation for raising concerns in good faith. This commitment supports a culture where concerns about cleaners Highbury can be acted upon quickly and appropriately.

Training is provided to managers and procurement personnel so they can recognise indicators of modern slavery, such as restricted movement, withheld identity documents, excessive deductions, or signs of intimidation. This training helps ensure that those responsible for hiring and supplier oversight are equipped to identify risks early. In addition, we communicate our expectations to suppliers so they understand that compliance is not optional but an essential condition of working with us.

Governance, Review, and Continuous Improvement

We maintain records of due diligence, audit findings, corrective actions, and any reported concerns to support accountability and traceability. Leadership reviews this information regularly to assess whether our controls remain effective. Where necessary, policies and procedures are updated to address emerging risks, changes in legislation, or lessons learned from supplier oversight. This ongoing process reflects our belief that preventing modern slavery requires active management rather than a one-time declaration.

Annual review is a formal part of our governance framework. At least once each year, we examine the effectiveness of our controls, the outcomes of supplier audits, the use of reporting channels, and any incidents or trends that may indicate vulnerability. The review informs improvements to our approach and helps ensure that the standards expected of Highbury cleaning services continue to evolve in line with best practice.

Cleaners Highbury remains firmly committed to ethical employment, responsible sourcing, and the protection of vulnerable people. Through a clear zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and a disciplined annual review process, we aim to prevent modern slavery in all its forms and to uphold the dignity of everyone connected to our business.