Hounslow Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Hounslow Cleaners has taken and continues to take to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking occurring within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our relationships, and to implementing effective systems and controls to safeguard against any form of exploitation.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

Hounslow Cleaners operates under a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking, forced or compulsory labour, and child labour. We do not accept any form of abuse, coercion, or exploitation, whether within our own workforce or among our suppliers and contractors. All managers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring that this policy is communicated clearly, understood, and upheld at every level of the organisation.

Every individual working for or on behalf of Hounslow Cleaners is expected to act with honesty, transparency, and respect for human rights. Any behaviour that conflicts with this policy is considered serious misconduct and may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment or business relationships.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Hounslow Cleaners provides professional cleaning services across commercial, residential, and public sector premises. Our operations rely on a combination of directly employed staff and third-party suppliers, including providers of cleaning products, equipment, and specialist services. We recognise that certain parts of the cleaning and facilities sector may be at higher risk of labour exploitation, and we therefore focus on careful vetting, monitoring, and engagement with our suppliers.

We require all suppliers and subcontractors to operate in full compliance with applicable labour, employment, and human rights laws. Partners are expected to uphold equivalent standards to our own and to be able to demonstrate that they have robust processes to prevent modern slavery within their own operations and supply chains.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Hounslow Cleaners carries out due diligence on new and existing suppliers to assess the risk of modern slavery. This process may include pre-qualification questionnaires, evaluation of labour practices, review of recruitment processes, and verification of the right to work for individuals involved in service delivery. Where appropriate, we seek assurances in the form of policies, statements, or certifications that confirm a supplier’s commitment to ethical employment.

We conduct proportionate audits and reviews of higher-risk suppliers. These audits may involve site visits, interviews with management, examination of timesheets and payroll records, and checks on the use of labour agencies. Where deficiencies are identified, we expect clear corrective action plans and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships where improvements are not made in a timely and satisfactory manner.

Raising Concerns and Reporting Channels

Hounslow Cleaners encourages all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to speak up if they have any concerns about possible modern slavery or unethical labour practices linked to our business or supply chains. Concerns can be reported directly to line managers, senior management, or designated compliance representatives within the company.

Reports will be treated seriously, handled sensitively, and investigated promptly. We are committed to ensuring that no one suffers any retaliation, disadvantage, or dismissal as a result of raising a genuine concern about modern slavery, even if it is not ultimately substantiated. Where wrongdoing is identified, we will take appropriate remedial actions and, where necessary, cooperate with relevant authorities.

Training, Awareness, and Continuous Improvement

We provide appropriate training and guidance to managers and staff involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management so they can recognise indicators of modern slavery and understand how to respond. Awareness of modern slavery risks is integrated into our wider policies on ethical conduct, health and safety, and diversity and inclusion.

Hounslow Cleaners is committed to continually improving our approach. We review our risk assessments, supplier expectations, and control measures in response to emerging guidance, legislative changes, and lessons learned from audits or reported concerns.

Monitoring and Annual Review

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed on an annual basis by the senior management team of Hounslow Cleaners. The review considers the effectiveness of our current measures, findings from supplier audits, any reported incidents, and opportunities for strengthening our procedures.

Outcomes of the annual review may include updated policies, enhanced training, revised supplier requirements, or new monitoring mechanisms. By regularly assessing and refining our approach, Hounslow Cleaners aims to ensure that our business and supply chains remain vigilant, transparent, and aligned with our zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery and human trafficking.