Modern Slavery Statement for Brixton Cleaners

Brixton Cleaners is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for every person involved in our business. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that a responsible cleaning company must maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of abuse or coercion. Our approach is guided by ethical conduct, legal compliance, and continuous vigilance across all areas of service delivery.

As a provider of professional cleaning services, Brixton Cleaners understands that risk can arise not only in direct employment relationships but also through outsourced labour, product sourcing, and subcontracting. For that reason, our slavery and human trafficking statement applies to all staff, managers, contractors, and suppliers. We expect every individual and organisation connected to Brixton Cleaners to uphold the highest standards of labour rights and personal dignity.

We implement clear internal controls to reduce the possibility of exploitation in recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day operations. This includes right-to-work checks, fair wage practices, age verification where relevant, and strict oversight of working hours. Any cleaner, supervisor, or administrator who raises a concern is supported without fear of retaliation. Our modern slavery policy is designed to ensure that ethical employment remains central to how Brixton Cleaners operates.

Supplier audits are a key part of our due diligence programme. We assess suppliers of cleaning materials, equipment, uniforms, and related services to confirm that their employment practices align with our standards. These reviews may include document checks, risk scoring, questionnaires, and follow-up inspections where required. If a supplier cannot demonstrate appropriate safeguards, Brixton Cleaners may suspend or end the relationship. This helps us protect the integrity of the Brixton Cleaning business and the wider chain of supply.

Our procurement team prioritises transparency when selecting and reviewing business partners. We ask suppliers to confirm that they do not use forced labour, child labour, debt bondage, or any other exploitative practice. We also expect them to maintain lawful pay, reasonable working conditions, and safe grievance routes for their own workers. By carrying out regular supplier audits, Brixton Cleaners strengthens its ability to identify risks early and respond decisively.

Reporting concerns and raising alerts

Everyone connected to Brixton Cleaners must be able to report concerns quickly and safely. Our reporting channels are designed to be accessible, confidential, and taken seriously. Staff may raise issues through line management, senior leadership, or our internal safeguarding process. Concerns may relate to recruitment pressure, unusual wage deductions, intimidation, identity document retention, or any suspicion of forced work. This reporting structure supports our broader anti-slavery commitment and helps ensure concerns are reviewed promptly.

We encourage open communication so that problems are identified before harm occurs. Reports are handled discreetly and investigated in line with internal procedures, with corrective action taken where necessary. Where a matter indicates a criminal offence or serious safeguarding risk, we will escalate it to the appropriate authorities. Brixton Cleaners believes that a strong reporting culture is essential to maintaining a responsible modern slavery compliance framework.

Training, awareness, and accountability

To reinforce these commitments, Brixton Cleaners provides relevant training and awareness materials for managers and staff involved in hiring, procurement, and supervision. Training helps teams recognise warning signs of exploitation and understand how to respond appropriately. Senior leaders remain accountable for ensuring that policy, practice, and oversight remain aligned. This includes reviewing recruitment agencies, monitoring supplier relationships, and checking that control measures remain effective across the business.

We also maintain accurate records to support traceability and informed decision-making. Documentation relating to onboarding, supplier approval, audit outcomes, and issue resolution is retained in accordance with internal governance requirements. These records help us measure progress and identify patterns that may require further action. Brixton Cleaners regards accountability as a practical duty, not a formality, and we therefore continue to strengthen our controls wherever needed.

This modern slavery statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with changes in law, business structure, and risk profile. During the annual review, we assess supplier audit findings, reporting activity, training coverage, and the success of our preventative measures. Any improvements identified through the review are incorporated into updated procedures and communicated internally. In this way, Brixton Cleaners maintains a living commitment to ethical practice, human rights, and responsible service delivery throughout its operations.