Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement

This Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement sets out the steps Tooting Cleaner is taking to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in its business operations and supply chains. Tooting Cleaner recognises its responsibility to respect human rights and is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business relationships.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Tooting Cleaner provides professional cleaning services to residential and commercial clients. Our operations rely on a combination of directly engaged staff and third-party suppliers, such as labour providers, equipment and product suppliers, and facilities partners. We acknowledge that the cleaning sector can be vulnerable to labour exploitation, particularly in relation to low-paid and temporary roles, and we therefore take active measures to identify and mitigate these risks.

Zero-Tolerance Approach to Modern Slavery

Tooting Cleaner has a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, servitude, child labour, and human trafficking. We do not tolerate any practices that are incompatible with the protection of fundamental human rights. This commitment applies to all areas of our business and to every individual and organisation that works with us, including suppliers, contractors, and business partners.

All employees and suppliers are expected to conduct business in a manner that upholds the dignity, safety, and lawful treatment of every individual. Any departure from this standard is considered a serious breach of our values and will result in decisive action, which may include termination of contracts or working relationships.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We expect all suppliers to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery and to operate with transparency and accountability. As part of our supplier management process, we conduct due diligence checks on key suppliers, with a focus on those operating in higher-risk areas or sectors.

Tooting Cleaner reserves the right to conduct supplier audits and compliance reviews to assess adherence to our modern slavery expectations. These audits may include reviewing employment practices, working conditions, recruitment processes, and the use of subcontractors. Where non-compliance or areas of concern are identified, suppliers will be required to implement corrective actions within a defined timeframe. Failure to address serious issues may lead to the suspension or termination of the business relationship.

Employee Awareness and Reporting Channels

Tooting Cleaner promotes an open culture in which concerns about potential modern slavery can be raised without fear of retaliation. All staff are encouraged to be vigilant and to report any signs of exploitation, coercion, or unsafe working conditions, whether affecting themselves, colleagues, or individuals within our supply chains.

Reports can be made confidentially to management or through established internal reporting channels. We are committed to investigating all reports promptly, fairly, and sensitively. Where appropriate, we will escalate matters to relevant authorities and cooperate fully with any official investigations. No individual who raises a concern in good faith will suffer any detriment as a result of speaking up.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

Tooting Cleaner recognises that tackling modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility rather than a one-off exercise. We are committed to continuous improvement in our policies, due diligence processes, and staff awareness. Each year we will review this Modern Slavery Statement to reflect changes in our business, strengthen our controls, and incorporate lessons learned from audits, reports, and industry best practice.

This statement has been approved by the leadership of Tooting Cleaner and will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. It represents our ongoing commitment to working proactively to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.