Modern Slavery Statement for Roehampton Cleaners

Roehampton Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, dignity, and respect for all people. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chain. As a responsible Roehampton cleaning company, we recognise that even service-based businesses must stay alert to risks in recruitment, subcontracting, transport, and procurement.

Our zero-tolerance policy is central to this commitment. We do not accept any form of slavery, servitude, debt bondage, child labour, or coercion. Every member of the Roehampton Cleaners team is expected to uphold ethical working practices, and all employment decisions are made in line with lawful, fair, and transparent processes. We also require contractors and suppliers to share our standards.

This statement applies to all areas of our operations, including staffing, temporary labour, uniforms, cleaning materials, equipment supply, and outsourced services. We understand that modern slavery risks can appear in hidden ways, particularly where workers may be vulnerable or where oversight is limited. For that reason, Roehampton Cleaners has introduced proportionate controls to identify, reduce, and manage those risks.

Our supplier management approach includes supplier audits and periodic reviews. We assess new and existing suppliers against ethical criteria, seeking assurances that they comply with labour law, payment standards, and safe working conditions. Where appropriate, we request evidence of right-to-work checks, wage practices, and subcontractor oversight. If a concern is identified, Roehampton cleaning operations will investigate promptly and may suspend or end the relationship if improvement is not achieved.

We expect all suppliers to maintain accurate records and to cooperate with monitoring activity. Risk-based audits may include document checks, site visits, and discussions about workforce management. These checks are designed to support prevention, not merely detection. By keeping our Roehampton cleaners supply chain transparent, we reduce the chance that exploitative practices can go unnoticed.

Training is another important safeguard. Managers and supervisors receive guidance on recognising warning signs, such as restricted movement, unusual recruitment fees, signs of intimidation, or inconsistent pay arrangements. Staff are also reminded that modern slavery can affect any sector and that vigilance is essential in day-to-day decision-making.

We provide clear reporting channels so that concerns can be raised safely and without delay. Any worker, supplier, or stakeholder who suspects exploitation may report it through internal management routes or a designated safeguarding process. Reports are treated seriously, handled confidentially where possible, and investigated without retaliation. Whistleblowing protection is an important part of our culture, because people must feel able to speak up if something is wrong.

If an allegation or risk is substantiated, we will act proportionately and decisively. This may include removing a supplier from our approved list, escalating the matter to relevant authorities, supporting affected individuals, or reviewing our own procedures to prevent recurrence. Roehampton Cleaners believes that effective action is not only about compliance, but about protecting human rights in every part of our work.

We also carry out an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our related controls. The review considers audit findings, any reported concerns, changes in legislation, and improvements needed in recruitment or procurement. By reassessing our approach each year, Roehampton Cleaners strengthens accountability and ensures our anti-slavery measures remain current, practical, and effective.