Modern Slavery Statement for Cleaners Harringay

Cleaners Harringay 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 modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour within our operations and supply chains. We apply a zero-tolerance policy to any form of exploitation and expect the same high standards from everyone working with or for us.

Our approach is built on prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement. We recognise that risks can arise in service delivery, recruitment, subcontracting, procurement, and the use of labour providers. For that reason, Harringay cleaners and associated teams are required to follow clear due diligence procedures before entering into supplier relationships, and to maintain vigilance throughout the working relationship.

We aim to ensure that every cleaner, contractor, and supplier is treated fairly and lawfully. To support this, we assess working practices, pay arrangements, hours, and worker freedom, while also looking for indicators of coercion, debt bondage, withheld documents, or restricted movement. When concerns arise, they are investigated promptly and escalated in line with internal safeguarding procedures.

Our Commitment and Governance

Cleaners Harringay maintains a formal compliance framework overseen by management. This framework includes recruitment checks, contract clauses, and regular training for staff involved in hiring, procurement, and operations. We also communicate our expectations in writing so that every supplier understands that modern slavery is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination of the relationship.

The company reviews higher-risk activities more closely, including outsourced services, temporary labour, and any arrangements involving third-party labour agencies. We expect suppliers to hold the same standards, conduct their own checks, and cooperate fully if concerns are identified. Any breach of our ethical requirements is treated as a serious matter, and corrective action may include suspension, remediation, or removal from our approved supplier list.

Our teams are trained to spot warning signs such as inconsistent employment records, unsafe accommodation, intimidation, or workers who appear unable to speak freely. We encourage a culture where staff can raise concerns without fear. Respect for worker dignity is central to how Harringay cleaning services operate, and it shapes decisions at every stage of the supply chain.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We carry out supplier audits on a risk-based basis to check compliance with labour standards and ethical sourcing expectations. These audits may include document reviews, worker interviews where appropriate, verification of subcontracting arrangements, and examination of payroll and attendance records. If a supplier is found to be non-compliant, we require a corrective action plan with clear deadlines and follow-up monitoring.

Audits are designed not only to identify breaches but also to prevent future harm. We prioritise suppliers operating in sectors or regions with heightened vulnerability to labour exploitation. Where necessary, we request evidence of worker onboarding procedures, identity verification processes, and policies preventing passport retention or unlawful deductions. Cleaners in Harringay must be supported by ethical labour practices at every level.

In addition, we review supplier performance annually and whenever there is a significant change in service delivery, ownership, or labour sourcing. This helps us maintain oversight and ensure our standards remain effective. We reserve the right to stop working with any supplier that refuses to improve or repeatedly fails to meet our requirements.

Reporting Channels, Review, and Accountability

We provide internal reporting channels so that employees, contractors, and managers can raise concerns about exploitation, unsafe treatment, or suspicious labour practices. Reports are handled confidentially and investigated promptly. Retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern is not tolerated. This reporting process is a key part of protecting workers and strengthening trust across the business.

Concerns may relate to recruitment fees, debt, excessive hours, lack of freedom to leave a job, or signs that a person is being controlled by another party. All allegations are assessed carefully, and if a matter suggests immediate risk, we act without delay. Safeguarding vulnerable workers is a responsibility shared across our organisation, not limited to one department.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, relevant, and effective. The annual review considers audit findings, reported concerns, training needs, supplier performance, and any changes in legislation or best practice. Where improvements are identified, we update our procedures and communicate the changes across the business. Through this ongoing review, Cleaners Harringay continues to strengthen its commitment to preventing modern slavery and promoting ethical employment.