Cleaners Balham Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement is made by Cleaners Balham in respect of the financial year ending 31 December and sets out the steps we are taking to prevent modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.

Cleaners Balham is a professional cleaning services provider operating in Balham and surrounding areas. We recognise that modern slavery is a severe violation of human rights and we are committed to conducting our business ethically, transparently and with integrity at all times.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Cleaners Balham has a strict zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. We are committed to ensuring that there is no form of forced labour, child labour, servitude, debt bondage, or exploitation within our business or in any part of our supply chain.

All owners, managers, employees, contractors and suppliers are expected to adhere to this policy. We will not knowingly work with any organisation, individual or partner that is involved in, or complicit with, modern slavery practices. Where concerns arise, we will take immediate and appropriate action, including terminating relationships where necessary.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Our core activities involve providing residential and commercial cleaning services. Our supply chains include providers of cleaning products and equipment, recruitment and labour agencies, premises and facilities services and other professional service providers.

We recognise that certain areas of our supply chain may pose a higher risk, particularly where products or services originate from regions with weaker labour protections. We are committed to identifying and assessing these risks and to working only with suppliers who share our commitment to ethical practices.

Supplier Standards and Audits

Cleaners Balham expects all suppliers to comply with applicable labour laws, human rights standards and our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. We communicate our expectations clearly when establishing new relationships and when reviewing existing arrangements.

We are in the process of strengthening our supplier due diligence and monitoring activities. These include risk-based assessments of suppliers, requiring confirmation of compliance with anti-slavery principles and undertaking checks and audits where appropriate. Where necessary, suppliers may be asked to provide information on their own policies, training and procedures addressing modern slavery risks.

Employee Awareness and Conduct

We aim to ensure that everyone working for or with Cleaners Balham understands the risks and indicators of modern slavery. We encourage managers and staff to be vigilant, particularly in relation to the treatment of workers, recruitment practices and the conduct of third-party labour providers.

Our internal policies, including those relating to recruitment, working conditions, equal opportunities and whistleblowing, support our commitment to preventing modern slavery and promoting a safe and respectful working environment.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Cleaners Balham encourages anyone with concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices to speak up without fear of reprisal. Concerns can be raised internally through management or designated senior personnel. We will treat all reports seriously, handle them sensitively and, where appropriate, investigate promptly and thoroughly.

We are committed to maintaining confidentiality as far as is reasonably possible and to protecting those who raise genuine concerns from victimisation or detrimental treatment. Where we identify modern slavery or related abuses, we will take appropriate remedial action and cooperate with relevant authorities where required.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. Cleaners Balham is committed to reviewing and improving our policies, practices and supplier oversight on a continuing basis. We will monitor the effectiveness of our approach through feedback, incidents reported, supplier performance and changes in legal and best practice guidance.

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement will be reviewed at least once every year by the leadership of Cleaners Balham to ensure it remains effective, accurate and aligned with our values and legal obligations. Updates and any significant developments in our efforts to combat modern slavery will be reflected in future versions of this statement.

This statement has been approved on behalf of Cleaners Balham and represents our commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all our business relationships.