Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners Fulham

Cleaners Fulham is committed to operating with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights in every part of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and any form of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that cleaning services can involve multiple suppliers, subcontractors, and labour arrangements, which is why we apply a strict zero-tolerance policy toward unethical practices.

Our approach is built on accountability. All staff, managers, and contractors are expected to uphold lawful employment standards and treat workers fairly. We do not allow coercion, withheld wages, debt bondage, passport retention, or any practice that may restrict a person’s freedom. In line with this commitment, Cleaners Fulham requires all business relationships to meet our ethical standards before they are approved or continued.

We also understand that prevention depends on vigilance. For that reason, we review labour practices, working conditions, and recruitment procedures across our business and among key partners. Any concerns are investigated promptly and escalated where necessary. If evidence of exploitation is identified, we take decisive action, including suspension of work, termination of contracts, or referral to the appropriate authorities.

Supplier oversight is central to our anti-slavery programme. We conduct supplier audits and periodic assessments to evaluate compliance with employment law, wage practices, worker documentation, and site-level conditions. These audits may include document checks, worker interviews, and verification of subcontracting arrangements. Suppliers who fail to meet our standards are required to implement corrective actions within defined timeframes, and repeated non-compliance may result in removal from our approved supplier list.

Our procurement process includes risk-based due diligence for new and existing suppliers. We pay particular attention to higher-risk areas such as labour sourcing, temporary staffing, and outsourced services. Fulham cleaners working under our brand must be engaged through legitimate and transparent arrangements, with clear records of employment terms and working hours. We expect suppliers to share our commitment to fair recruitment, reasonable working conditions, and lawful pay practices.

Training and awareness are also important to our prevention strategy. Relevant employees receive guidance on recognising warning signs of exploitation, understanding reporting routes, and applying ethical standards in day-to-day decisions. By strengthening awareness, we help ensure that modern slavery risks are identified early and addressed effectively across the organisation.

We encourage openness and make it possible for concerns to be raised safely. Our reporting channels allow employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report suspected misconduct without fear of retaliation. Concerns may be reported through internal management channels or via designated safeguarding and compliance procedures. All reports are handled confidentially where possible, assessed objectively, and investigated in a timely manner. We do not tolerate victimisation of anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

This statement is supported by our internal governance arrangements, which place responsibility for anti-slavery compliance with senior management. The leadership team monitors risk trends, oversees supplier performance, and ensures that corrective measures are implemented when issues arise. We aim to maintain a culture in which ethical conduct is not optional but expected at every level of the business.

Annual review is an essential part of our commitment. We review this statement every year to assess the effectiveness of our controls, reflect changes in legislation or business activity, and identify opportunities for improvement. The annual review also considers findings from supplier audits, incident reports, training records, and risk assessments. Through this ongoing process, Cleaners Fulham strengthens its ability to prevent modern slavery and uphold responsible business practices.