Modern Slavery Statement for Deep Cleaning Kensington

Deep Cleaning Kensington is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all areas of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to identify, prevent, and address modern slavery and human trafficking risks within our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to respect human rights and to ensure that the people who work for and with us are treated with dignity and fairness.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

We have a clear zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking, child labour, and any practices that exploit vulnerable individuals. This applies to our own employees, agency workers, subcontractors, and all organisations that form part of our supply chain. No commercial objective is pursued at the expense of human rights, and any indication of modern slavery is treated as a critical and urgent issue requiring immediate action.

All staff are expected to uphold this commitment as a core part of their role. Managers are responsible for promoting a culture in which exploitation is never ignored or accepted, and in which concerns are raised promptly and handled seriously.

Ethical Employment and Working Conditions

Within Deep Cleaning Kensington, we are committed to fair recruitment and employment practices. We ensure that all workers have clear written terms of engagement, understand their rights, and work voluntarily. We do not charge recruitment fees, retain identity documents, or tolerate any form of intimidation, coercion, or abuse. Wages are paid in line with legal requirements and agreed terms, and working hours, rest breaks, and leave entitlements comply with applicable legislation.

We expect labour providers and agencies we work with to share these standards. Our agreements set out our requirements on human rights and explicitly prohibit any form of modern slavery or human trafficking.

Supplier Standards and Audits

Our supply chain includes providers of cleaning products, equipment, uniforms, facilities, and various contracted services. We seek to work only with suppliers who demonstrate respect for human rights and a commitment to eradicating modern slavery. Our supplier onboarding process includes due diligence checks that assess labour practices, business integrity, and compliance with relevant laws.

We communicate our zero-tolerance policy to suppliers and require them to confirm that they, and their own supply chains, do not engage in modern slavery. Where appropriate, we carry out audits or request independent audit evidence to verify compliance with these standards. If we identify non-compliance, we will work with the supplier on corrective actions within a defined timeframe. Where serious violations are found or where a supplier is unwilling to improve, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate the relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

Deep Cleaning Kensington encourages any employee, contractor, supplier, or other stakeholder to raise concerns about modern slavery or unethical practices without fear of retaliation. Concerns can be reported to line managers or senior management in person or in writing. Reports will be treated sensitively and confidentially wherever possible, and all allegations will be investigated promptly and impartially.

We will take swift and appropriate action where modern slavery risks are identified, which may include notifying relevant authorities, supporting affected individuals, and reviewing our internal processes to prevent recurrence. Victim safety and welfare are central to our response.

Training and Awareness

We provide information to our staff to help them understand what modern slavery is, how to recognise warning signs, and how to respond if they suspect exploitation. Training is focused particularly on managers, supervisors, and staff who have responsibility for procurement, recruitment, and supplier management. By building awareness, we aim to ensure that potential issues are identified early and addressed effectively.

Monitoring, Governance, and Annual Review

Responsibility for overseeing our approach to modern slavery rests with senior management, who ensure that our policies and procedures are implemented and remain effective. We regularly review our risk assessments, due diligence processes, and supplier oversight activities to strengthen our controls and reflect changing legal and industry expectations.

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually to assess progress, identify areas for improvement, and capture any changes to our operations or supply chain that may affect our risk profile. Updated statements are approved at senior level and communicated internally and externally as appropriate. Deep Cleaning Kensington remains dedicated to continual improvement and to playing an active role in eliminating modern slavery in our sector and beyond.