Modern Slavery Statement for Highbury Cleaners

Highbury Cleaners is committed to conducting business ethically, responsibly, and with respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and all forms of exploitation within our operations and supply chains. As a professional cleaning company, we recognise that our sector can involve complex labour arrangements, which is why we maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any practice that undermines dignity, safety, or lawful employment. Our commitment applies to every part of Highbury cleaners operations, from recruitment and workforce management to procurement and supplier oversight.

We understand that combating slavery requires vigilance, transparency, and practical controls. Highbury Cleaners therefore embeds ethical standards into day-to-day decision-making and expects the same from contractors, temporary labour providers, and suppliers. We do not accept child labour, debt bondage, withheld wages, passport retention, coercion, or any arrangement that restricts a person’s freedom to leave work. These expectations are communicated clearly to all relevant parties as part of our broader Highbury cleaners modern slavery approach.

Our recruitment processes are designed to reduce vulnerability and protect workers. We verify right-to-work documentation, ensure contracts are clear and understandable, and prohibit any fees being charged to workers for placement or continued employment. All workers are treated fairly and are free to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. In addition, managers are trained to identify warning signs such as unusual control over documents, excessive overtime, unexplained living conditions, or signs that a worker is not acting voluntarily.

Supplier management is a critical part of our response. Highbury Cleaners carries out supplier audits and periodic reviews to assess compliance with labour standards, wage practices, and ethical sourcing requirements. Where appropriate, audits may include document checks, site visits, and conversations with management about workforce protections. Suppliers are expected to demonstrate that they operate lawfully and that their own subcontractors uphold the same standards. If a risk is identified, we require corrective action, monitor progress, and reserve the right to end the relationship if concerns are not addressed.

We also maintain clear reporting channels so that employees, agency workers, and supply chain partners can raise concerns about suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, or unethical conduct. Reports may be made internally to designated managers or through formal grievance processes, and all concerns are taken seriously. We aim to ensure that anyone who speaks up is protected from victimisation, discrimination, or dismissal. This culture of openness is essential to detecting and preventing exploitation before it can take hold.

To strengthen awareness, Highbury Cleaners provides relevant training to managers and supervisors so they can understand the indicators of modern slavery and respond appropriately. Training includes practical guidance on recruitment checks, labour exploitation risks, and escalation procedures. By building capability across the business, we ensure that our Highbury Cleaners modern slavery statement is not simply a document, but a living commitment reflected in everyday actions and decisions.

Annual review is a key element of our governance framework. We review this statement each year to measure progress, consider emerging risks, and update our controls where needed. The review examines supplier performance, internal incidents, training completion, and any changes in legislation or best practice. This regular assessment helps us maintain a robust response and reinforces our determination to improve year on year.

We recognise that modern slavery risks can evolve, particularly when using subcontracted labour or sourcing services from multiple locations. For that reason, our procurement and management teams are expected to apply consistent due diligence, especially when onboarding new suppliers or renewing existing arrangements. Highbury Cleaners aims to work only with organisations that share our ethical values and can demonstrate respect for workers’ rights, fair treatment, and lawful employment practices.

Highbury Cleaners will continue to strengthen its safeguards, refine its audit processes, and promote accountability across the business. We believe that preventing modern slavery is a shared responsibility, and we are committed to playing our part through clear standards, active monitoring, and decisive action where risks arise. This statement reflects our ongoing resolve to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our company or supply chain.