Roehampton Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement is made by Roehampton Cleaners in respect of the financial year ending 31 December and outlines the steps we take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business operations and supply chains. Roehampton Cleaners provides professional cleaning services and recognises our responsibility to uphold and promote ethical labour practices at all times.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Roehampton Cleaners has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, child labour, debt bondage and exploitation. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our own operations or in any part of our supply chains.

We require the same high standards from everyone we work with, including employees, contractors, agency workers and suppliers of goods and services. We do not knowingly engage with any organisation that is involved with or complicit in modern slavery practices, and we reserve the right to terminate relationships where we identify serious breaches or non-cooperation in addressing concerns.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Roehampton Cleaners operates cleaning services across a range of client sites, including commercial, residential and public sector premises. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products and equipment, agency staffing, workwear, maintenance services and facilities-related support services.

We recognise that certain sectors and geographical locations can present a higher risk of labour exploitation. We therefore seek to identify and prioritise risk within our supply chains and take proportionate and proactive steps to monitor and manage those risks.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We are committed to working only with suppliers who share our values regarding human rights and fair treatment. Roehampton Cleaners expects all suppliers to comply with applicable labour, employment and human rights laws and to operate in a manner that is consistent with our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery.

As part of our due diligence processes, we assess new suppliers based on ethical criteria, including their approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We may request written confirmations of compliance, copies of relevant policies and statements, and evidence of their own supplier oversight.

We conduct periodic supplier audits, which may include document reviews, on-site visits where appropriate and worker interviews carried out in a respectful and confidential manner. Where non-conformities or areas for improvement are identified, we work with suppliers on corrective action plans and review progress. Serious or repeated failures may result in suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Roehampton Cleaners encourages all employees, agency staff, contractors and suppliers to speak up if they have concerns about potential modern slavery or any unethical conduct. We maintain open reporting channels that enable individuals to raise concerns in confidence without fear of retaliation or disadvantage.

Concerns can be raised to line managers, senior management or designated compliance contacts within the business. We are committed to investigating all reports thoroughly, taking appropriate remedial actions and, where necessary, notifying relevant authorities. We will support any individual who, in good faith, raises a concern, even if it is not ultimately substantiated.

Training and Awareness

Roehampton Cleaners provides training and guidance to relevant employees, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, contract management and site supervision. This training covers the signs of modern slavery, the risks within our sector, our policies and procedures, and the mechanisms available for raising concerns.

We also aim to promote awareness among our wider workforce and supply chain partners by communicating our expectations and sharing information on best practices and legal obligations related to modern slavery and human trafficking.

Governance and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with the senior management of Roehampton Cleaners, who are committed to continuous improvement in this area. We regularly review our policies, procedures and risk assessments to ensure they remain effective and aligned with legal requirements and industry standards.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed and updated at least annually, or more frequently if necessary, to reflect changes in our business operations, supply chains, risk profile or relevant legislation. Any updates will take into account feedback from employees, suppliers and other stakeholders, as well as insights gained from audits, investigations and training activities.

By maintaining a robust zero-tolerance policy, implementing supplier audits, providing clear reporting channels and committing to ongoing annual review, Roehampton Cleaners seeks to play an active role in preventing modern slavery and protecting the dignity and rights of all individuals connected to our business.