Modern Slavery Statement

St John's Wood Cleaner Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps St John's Wood Cleaner takes to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our own operations and throughout our supply chains. We are committed to conducting business ethically, transparently, and in full compliance with all applicable laws relating to modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking.

Our Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

St John's Wood Cleaner operates a clear and unequivocal zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and human trafficking. We do not tolerate any form of forced labour, child labour, debt bondage, or exploitation of vulnerable individuals in our business or in the businesses of those who supply goods and services to us.

All employees, contractors, and suppliers are expected to uphold this commitment. We aim to create an environment where respect for human rights is embedded in decision-making, day-to-day operations, and commercial relationships.

Our Business and Supply Chains

St John's Wood Cleaner provides cleaning and related services. Our supply chains primarily include providers of cleaning products and equipment, facilities services, recruitment and labour agencies, and other professional and operational support services.

Given the nature of our activities, we understand that there may be elevated risks of labour exploitation in certain parts of the cleaning and staffing sectors. We therefore take a proactive and structured approach to identifying and reducing any such risks.

Supplier Standards and Due Diligence

We expect all suppliers and partners to share our commitment to preventing modern slavery. As part of our due diligence process, we assess new suppliers on their labour practices, working conditions, and compliance with relevant legislation.

Our standard supplier expectations include the prohibition of forced or compulsory labour, the prohibition of child labour that violates local laws, compliance with minimum wage and working time regulations, and fair and transparent recruitment practices that do not involve unlawful fees or retention of identity documents.

Supplier Audits and Monitoring

To support our zero-tolerance stance, we reserve the right to conduct audits of suppliers whose activities present a higher risk of labour exploitation. These audits may include reviewing policies and training records, examining employment contracts and wage records where appropriate, and discussing working practices with management and, where feasible, with workers.

Where concerns are identified, we will work collaboratively with the supplier to agree corrective actions and timelines. If a supplier fails to address identified issues, or is found to be knowingly involved in modern slavery or human trafficking, we may suspend or terminate the relationship.

Policies, Training, and Awareness

Our internal policies reinforce our commitment to ethical working practices and the prevention of modern slavery. These policies form part of our onboarding process and are regularly communicated to employees and key contractors.

We provide training and guidance to relevant staff, particularly those involved in recruitment, supplier management, and site supervision. This training helps them recognise indicators of potential exploitation and understand how to respond to concerns appropriately and sensitively.

Reporting Channels and Protection

St John's Wood Cleaner encourages all employees, workers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns related to modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Concerns can be raised confidentially through internal reporting channels made available to staff and, where appropriate, to contractors.

We do not tolerate victimisation or retaliation against anyone who raises concerns in good faith. All reports are handled seriously, investigated promptly, and, where necessary, escalated to senior management. Where there are reasonable grounds to suspect criminal activity, we will cooperate with the relevant authorities.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that combating modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility and that our approach must evolve in response to emerging risks, best practice guidance, and stakeholder feedback. We are committed to continually improving our processes for assessing and managing modern slavery risks.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year by senior management. The annual review considers changes in our business, supply chains, and regulatory environment, as well as the effectiveness of our due diligence, audits, training, and reporting mechanisms.

Following each review, we will update our policies and practices where necessary to strengthen our safeguards and ensure that St John's Wood Cleaner continues to promote fair, safe, and lawful working conditions across all aspects of our operations and supply chains.