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 within our own operations and throughout our supply chains. We recognise that zero tolerance is essential to responsible business practice, and we expect the same standard from every supplier, contractor, and partner we work with.
Our approach applies to all areas of the business, including recruitment, procurement, subcontracting, and site operations. We do not accept any form of coercion, intimidation, withheld wages, document retention, or abusive treatment. The anti-slavery policy we maintain is designed to support lawful employment, ethical sourcing, and prompt action where risks are identified. Bermondsey cleaners, as an organisation, is committed to ensuring that its people understand these obligations and act on them consistently.
We carry out risk-based supplier audits to assess labour practices, working conditions, and compliance with our expectations. These audits may include document checks, worker interviews, and reviews of recruitment procedures. Where needed, we request corrective action plans and monitor progress closely. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we will not hesitate to pause or end the relationship. This measured but firm approach helps protect both workers and the integrity of the Bermondsey cleaning service we deliver.
Training is an important part of our prevention framework. Relevant staff are briefed to identify warning signs such as excessive overtime, dependence on third-party labour brokers, or workers unable to speak freely about their employment. We also ensure that managers understand how to respond if concerns arise. In this way, the Bermondsey cleaners team strengthens its ability to spot and address potential risks early, before harm escalates.
We encourage everyone connected with our business to use our reporting channels if they suspect misconduct. Concerns may be raised internally through management, through the human resources process, or via confidential escalation routes managed by senior leaders. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with sensitivity. No person will suffer retaliation for raising a genuine concern in good faith, and this commitment is central to our ethical culture.
Our recruitment practices are also designed to reduce vulnerability. We verify identity and right-to-work documentation, ensure that employment terms are clear, and avoid practices that could leave workers dependent or exposed to exploitation. For direct employees and temporary staff alike, we aim to create a workplace built on transparency, dignity, and lawful treatment. The Bermondsey cleaning operation benefits from this careful oversight, as it supports stable teams and reliable service delivery.
We expect suppliers to share our values and to maintain appropriate policies within their own businesses. Contracts may require compliance with labour laws, cooperation with audits, and immediate notification of any suspected breach. Where risks are present, we will work constructively to improve standards, but we remain clear that persistent non-compliance is unacceptable. Our zero-tolerance policy applies equally to direct and indirect labour arrangements.
To strengthen accountability, we review procurement decisions against ethical criteria as well as price and performance. This means considering the country of origin, the complexity of the labour chain, and the nature of the service being provided. By embedding due diligence into ordinary business decisions, Bermondsey Cleaners aims to reduce the chance that hidden exploitation could affect our work. The same expectations apply across our Bermondsey cleaners activities and any associated third-party services.
This statement is reviewed annually by senior management to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal requirements and operational changes. Each annual review considers audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, and any developments in good practice. Where improvements are identified, action plans are agreed and tracked. Through this ongoing review process, Bermondsey Cleaners reinforces its long-term commitment to preventing modern slavery and maintaining an ethical, responsible business.