Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners Highbury

Cleaners Highbury is committed to conducting all aspects of its business with integrity, transparency, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, child labour, and other forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that the cleaning sector can be vulnerable to hidden labour abuse, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery or unlawful workplace coercion.

Our Commitment and Responsibilities

As a responsible provider, Cleaners Highbury requires all directors, managers, workers, and business partners to act in a way that supports ethical employment practices. We expect fair recruitment, lawful pay, reasonable working hours, and the freedom for every person to leave employment in accordance with applicable law. Any breach of these standards is treated seriously and may result in termination of contracts, reporting to authorities, or both. Our approach is based on prevention, detection, and prompt action, rather than reaction alone.

Risk Assessment and Training

We identify and review risks across our business by considering geography, labour arrangements, subcontracting, and the nature of services performed. Staff involved in recruitment, procurement, and supervision receive guidance to recognise warning signs such as withheld documents, restricted movement, unexplained deductions, or workers speaking on behalf of others. By improving awareness, cleaners in Highbury can better support a safe and lawful workplace. We also encourage managers to challenge suspicious practices and to escalate concerns without delay.

Supplier due diligence is a central part of our prevention programme. Before onboarding new suppliers, we assess their labour standards, employment controls, and willingness to cooperate with checks. We carry out supplier audits where appropriate, which may include document reviews, worker interviews, payroll verification, and confirmation that right-to-work and age verification procedures are followed. Existing suppliers are monitored through periodic reviews, and higher-risk relationships are subject to more frequent auditing. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we require corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if improvements are not made promptly.

Reporting Channels and Protection

We provide clear internal reporting channels so concerns can be raised confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports may relate to recruitment practices, pay irregularities, unsafe control of workers, document retention, intimidation, or any other indicator of exploitation. All concerns are investigated promptly and sensitively by appropriate managers. Where necessary, we involve external specialists or public authorities to ensure a lawful response. We make it clear that anyone reporting in good faith will be protected from victimisation, dismissal, or disadvantage.

Recruitment and Employment Standards

Our recruitment standards prohibit any form of worker-paid fee that could create debt dependence. We only engage workers who have been properly verified and are legally eligible to work. Employment terms are explained clearly, and workers should understand pay, hours, duties, and notice arrangements before starting. For Highbury cleaners and all other staff, we believe dignity at work begins with informed consent and fair treatment. This is reinforced through supervision, document retention controls, and regular management oversight.

We review this statement and our wider modern slavery controls at least annually, and sooner if business changes, legal developments, or risk events require it. The annual review considers audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, training completion, and any remedial actions taken. Where improvements are identified, we update our procedures and assign responsibility for implementation. Continuous review helps Cleaners Highbury remain alert to emerging risks and maintain effective safeguards across the supply chain.

We understand that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility, not a one-time exercise. By applying a zero-tolerance policy, strengthening supplier audits, maintaining accessible reporting channels, and committing to an annual review, Cleaners Highbury aims to support ethical service delivery and protect vulnerable people from exploitation. This statement reflects our resolve to uphold lawful, respectful, and accountable business practices at every level.