Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaner Swiss Cottage

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Cleaner Swiss Cottage has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and to act with integrity and transparency in all our business dealings.

Our Organisation and Services

Cleaner Swiss Cottage is a professional cleaning service provider operating in the local residential and commercial sectors. Our services are delivered through a combination of directly engaged staff and carefully selected suppliers and subcontractors. We understand that the cleaning industry can carry an inherent risk of labour exploitation, and we are committed to ensuring that our activities do not contribute to modern slavery in any form.

Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, human trafficking, and any form of exploitation. This policy applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, and suppliers who work with or on behalf of Cleaner Swiss Cottage. We expect everyone connected with our business to share this commitment and to comply with all applicable labour and human rights legislation.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all workers are engaged on fair terms, paid at or above the legal minimum wage, and provided with clear information about their rights and responsibilities. Under no circumstances do we tolerate the use of threats, coercion, retention of identity documents, or any practice that restricts an individual’s freedom of movement or right to leave employment.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We recognise that our responsibilities extend beyond our direct workforce and into our supply chains. All suppliers, subcontractors, and partners are required to act in accordance with our standards on modern slavery. As part of our procurement processes, we assess prospective suppliers on their labour practices, working conditions, and compliance with relevant legislation.

We conduct periodic audits and reviews of key suppliers, particularly those involved in high-risk activities such as labour provision or sourcing of cleaning materials and equipment. These audits may include document checks, on-site visits, and interviews with workers where appropriate. Any supplier found to be in breach of our standards will be required to implement corrective actions within a defined timeframe. Where serious or repeated non-compliance is identified, we reserve the right to terminate the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Cleaner Swiss Cottage encourages a culture of openness and accountability. All workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to raise concerns about potential modern slavery or unethical labour practices without fear of retaliation. Concerns may be raised through internal reporting channels to management or designated senior staff.

We treat all reports seriously, whether they are made openly or anonymously. Each concern will be reviewed promptly and investigated where necessary. We are committed to protecting anyone who raises a concern in good faith and to taking appropriate remedial action if any instance of modern slavery or exploitation is identified.

Training and Awareness

We provide guidance to managers and relevant staff on identifying the signs of modern slavery and understanding the risks within our sector. This includes information on how to recognise indicators of forced labour, trafficking, and exploitative recruitment practices. By improving awareness across our organisation, we aim to strengthen our ability to detect and prevent modern slavery.

Ongoing Review and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with best practice and legal requirements. As part of this review, we consider feedback from staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders, along with any changes in our operations or risk profile.

We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to ethical sourcing and labour standards. Where opportunities are identified to enhance our policies, due diligence processes, or training, we will take appropriate steps to implement those improvements.

This statement has been approved by the leadership of Cleaner Swiss Cottage and reflects our ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business.