Modern Slavery Statement for Brentford Cleaners
Brentford Cleaners is committed to conducting 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, and all forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. Our approach reflects a clear zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that compromises dignity, fairness, or lawful employment.
As a professional cleaning service, we recognise that our responsibilities extend beyond the service environment. We expect our employees, contractors, and suppliers to uphold the same ethical standards that guide Brentford Cleaners. We promote fair recruitment, lawful working hours, appropriate pay, and safe working conditions, while rejecting any arrangement that may conceal abuse or coercion.
This Brentford Cleaners modern slavery statement is supported by ongoing risk awareness across procurement, staffing, and subcontracted work. We review employment practices carefully to ensure that individuals are engaged voluntarily and that no person is subjected to threats, debt bondage, or restriction of movement. We also seek to identify and address any vulnerabilities that may arise in lower-tier supply relationships.
Our Zero-Tolerance Policy
Brentford Cleaners maintains a strict zero-tolerance stance against modern slavery in every part of the business. Any evidence or credible suspicion of exploitation is treated as a serious matter and may result in immediate escalation, investigation, and termination of the relationship concerned. This policy applies equally to temporary staff, agency workers, subcontractors, and suppliers of goods or services.
We reinforce this position through internal checks, onboarding standards, and management oversight. All relevant personnel are expected to recognise warning signs such as document retention, inconsistent wage practices, coercive supervision, or signs that a worker is unable to speak freely about their employment. The aim is not only compliance, but active prevention through informed vigilance.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
Our supply chain due diligence is designed to reduce risk and strengthen accountability. Brentford Cleaners carries out proportionate assessments of suppliers before engagement and continues to monitor them throughout the relationship. Where appropriate, we request declarations regarding lawful labour practices, recruitment methods, and the treatment of workers across all levels of supply.
We also conduct supplier audits based on risk, geography, and service type. These audits may include document reviews, contract checks, worker welfare assessments, and on-site verification where feasible. If concerns are identified, we expect prompt corrective action and retain the right to pause or end working arrangements where improvement is not achieved.
In line with our commitment to ethical procurement, we encourage suppliers to maintain strong internal controls and to cascade similar expectations through their own supply chains. This helps Brentford Cleaners reduce exposure to hidden labour abuse and supports broader progress toward responsible business practices.
Reporting Channels and Safeguards
We believe that anyone connected to Brentford Cleaners should feel safe to raise concerns. Our reporting channels are designed to allow workers, managers, and supply chain partners to report suspected modern slavery confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports are taken seriously, assessed promptly, and handled with discretion.
We support a culture where concerns can be raised early, whether they relate to recruitment, pay, working hours, control of identity documents, or any other indicator of exploitation. Where necessary, we cooperate with relevant authorities and take steps to protect potential victims while an investigation is underway.
To strengthen our modern slavery safeguards, we also provide internal guidance to managers on recognising and escalating risks. This ensures that the organisation remains alert to both direct and indirect indicators of abuse and acts decisively when issues arise.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
Brentford Cleaners will review this statement annually to confirm its continued suitability and to reflect any changes in law, business structure, or supply chain risk. The annual review helps us measure the effectiveness of our controls, identify areas for improvement, and refresh our commitments where needed.
We see this process as part of ongoing responsibility rather than a one-time exercise. By reviewing policies, audit findings, and reported concerns each year, Brentford Cleaners strengthens its ability to prevent modern slavery and maintain an ethical, lawful, and respectful workplace. Our commitment remains clear: exploitation has no place in our business or supply chain.
