Modern Slavery Statement for Chiswick Cleaners
Chiswick Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We believe that zero tolerance is not only a legal and ethical requirement, but also a core part of responsible service delivery. Our approach applies to all employees, contractors, and suppliers associated with Chiswick Cleaners.
We recognise that risks can exist in labour-intensive sectors, including facilities management and cleaning services. For that reason, our company maintains a clear policy framework that requires all team members to act responsibly and report any concerns immediately. The Chiswick Cleaners modern slavery statement supports our wider commitment to ethical employment practices, lawful recruitment, and fair treatment across every level of our business.
Our zero-tolerance policy means that any form of modern slavery is prohibited in our organisation. We do not permit coercion, debt bondage, withholding of documents, or any other practice that restricts a person’s freedom. All workers must be employed voluntarily, paid lawfully, and treated with dignity. Where issues are identified, we will investigate promptly and take decisive action, which may include terminating relationships with suppliers or contractors who fail to meet our standards.
To support this commitment, Chiswick Cleaners applies proportionate due diligence when selecting and reviewing suppliers. We expect all suppliers to comply with applicable labour laws, provide safe working conditions, and maintain transparent recruitment practices. Supplier audits are carried out on a risk-based basis and may include document checks, labour-rights reviews, site visits, and confirmation of worker identity and pay arrangements. These audits help us identify concerns early and strengthen our modern slavery controls.
Our suppliers are also expected to share our values throughout their own supply chains. We ask them to confirm that they do not use trafficked, forced, or exploited labour and that their own subcontractors follow similar standards. If a supplier cannot demonstrate compliance, we may require corrective action plans, enhanced monitoring, or suspension of business. In this way, our Chiswick Cleaners modern slavery policy extends beyond direct relationships and promotes accountability more broadly.
Training is another important part of our prevention strategy. Relevant staff receive guidance on recognising warning signs such as restricted movement, poor housing conditions, unusual payment deductions, intimidation, or dependence on third parties. This helps colleagues make informed decisions and supports a culture in which human rights concerns are taken seriously. We aim to keep our procedures practical, effective, and proportionate to the risks we face.
Reporting channels are available so that concerns can be raised safely and in good faith. Employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to report suspected modern slavery, unethical recruitment, or unsafe labour practices through internal management routes or designated compliance processes. We will treat concerns seriously, handle them confidentially where possible, and ensure that no one suffers retaliation for speaking up. Protecting whistleblowers is essential to creating trust and accountability.
When a concern is reported, it is reviewed promptly and fairly. Depending on the nature of the issue, we may gather evidence, interview relevant parties, and seek independent advice before deciding on next steps. Where there is a credible risk of exploitation, we will prioritise worker safety and cooperate with appropriate authorities. Our objective is to remedy harm, prevent recurrence, and uphold the standards expected of Chiswick Cleaners.
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal requirements, business changes, and emerging risks. Each annual review considers audit findings, supplier performance, staff training outcomes, and any reported incidents. Where improvements are needed, we update our policies, strengthen controls, and refresh staff awareness. Through regular review and continuous improvement, Chiswick Cleaners reaffirms its ongoing commitment to preventing modern slavery in all forms.
