Modern Slavery Statement for Bermondsey Cleaners
Bermondsey 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 in any part of our operations. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery and expect the same standard from everyone who works with us.
As a professional cleaning business, we recognise that risk can arise across our supply chain, recruitment practices, and subcontracted services. For that reason, Bermondsey Cleaners applies robust due diligence when selecting suppliers and service partners. We assess labour practices, compliance history, and ethical standards before entering into agreements, and we continue to monitor these relationships over time.
Our approach to modern slavery prevention is embedded in everyday decision-making. We provide internal guidance to ensure responsible hiring, fair working conditions, and proper verification of workers’ right to work. Any sign of coercion, exploitation, or unlawful treatment is treated as a serious matter and investigated promptly.
Supplier oversight is a key part of our Bermondsey Cleaners modern slavery statement. We conduct supplier audits, either directly or through documented assurance processes, to check for labour abuse risks and compliance with ethical requirements. Where concerns are identified, we request corrective action, set deadlines for improvement, and reserve the right to suspend or end the relationship if necessary.
We also require suppliers to uphold our expectations regarding wages, working hours, safe conditions, and worker freedom. Contracts may include commitments to prohibit forced labour, retain no identity documents unlawfully, and allow workers to leave employment freely. This helps us strengthen responsible procurement and reduce hidden exploitation in the supply chain.
Reporting channels are essential to identifying and addressing concerns early. Employees, contractors, and suppliers are encouraged to report suspicions of modern slavery through internal management routes and formal grievance procedures. Reports are handled confidentially and, where appropriate, anonymously. We do not tolerate retaliation against any person who raises a concern in good faith.
Our zero-tolerance policy applies across the business, from recruitment and onboarding to site management and supplier engagement. Managers are expected to remain alert to warning signs such as intimidation, restricted movement, unexplained deductions, or workers appearing unable to speak freely about their circumstances. Where a concern is raised, we act swiftly to review evidence and involve relevant authorities or specialist support if required.
Training and awareness form part of our wider compliance framework. Relevant staff receive information on how to recognise indicators of exploitation and how to respond appropriately. This helps ensure that our anti-slavery practices remain practical, effective, and consistent with our values as a responsible cleaning company.
This statement is reviewed annually to confirm that it remains accurate, effective, and aligned with current legal and ethical expectations. Each annual review considers supplier audit findings, incident reports, changes in operations, and any improvements needed to strengthen our controls. Bermondsey Cleaners is committed to continuous improvement and to taking meaningful action to prevent modern slavery in all its forms.
