Modern Slavery Statement for Queens Park Cleaners

Queens Park Cleaners is committed to conducting every part of its business with integrity, dignity, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the practical steps we take to prevent slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and exploitation within our operations and supply chain. We recognise that a responsible cleaning service must protect not only customers and staff, but also the workers involved in sourcing products and supporting services. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to all forms of modern slavery, and any breach of this principle is treated as a serious matter.

As a Queens Park cleaning company, we understand that risk can arise in many areas, including the purchase of cleaning materials, uniforms, equipment, and outsourced support. For that reason, our approach combines clear internal standards with active oversight of suppliers and contractors. We expect every partner working with Queens Park Cleaners to uphold lawful employment practices, fair treatment, and safe working conditions.

This statement also reflects our wider commitment to ethical business conduct. The Queens Park cleaners team receives guidance on recognising warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld documents, unlawful deductions, or signs of coercion. By promoting awareness across the organisation, we strengthen our ability to identify and respond to concerns early.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Queens Park Cleaners maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery. We will not knowingly work with any individual, supplier, or subcontractor involved in exploitation, trafficking, servitude, or forced labour. This principle is embedded in our procurement decisions, onboarding checks, and ongoing business relationships. If a concern is identified, we will investigate promptly and take appropriate action, which may include suspension or termination of the relationship.

We also require managers and supervisors to support fair recruitment and employment practices. Staff must be treated with respect, paid lawfully, and allowed to work voluntarily. By keeping these expectations clear, Queens Park Cleaners aims to ensure that ethical standards are not only stated, but consistently applied.

Training and internal awareness play an important role in strengthening this policy. Team members are encouraged to remain alert to unusual labour arrangements, unexplained dependency, or signs that a person may not be acting freely. Our approach is preventive as well as corrective, ensuring that modern slavery risks are addressed before they become embedded.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

To reduce supply chain risk, Queens Park Cleaners carries out proportionate supplier audits and due diligence checks. These audits may include reviewing employment practices, verifying business legitimacy, assessing labour standards, and confirming that suppliers share our ethical expectations. We focus particularly on higher-risk categories where labour exploitation is more likely to occur.

Our supplier review process is designed to be practical and ongoing. We may request evidence of compliance, ask for declarations relating to modern slavery, and monitor performance over time. Where concerns are raised, we may seek clarification, require corrective action, or end the relationship if the risk cannot be resolved.

We also expect suppliers to maintain the same standards throughout their own supply chains. This means a Queens Park cleaning supplier must not only comply itself, but also take responsible steps to ensure that its own contractors and sources do not rely on exploitative labour. Ethical sourcing is therefore a shared responsibility.

Reporting Channels and Safeguards

Queens Park Cleaners encourages all workers, suppliers, and business partners to report concerns about possible modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Reports may be made through internal management routes or via any agreed grievance process. All concerns will be treated seriously, handled discreetly, and investigated without unnecessary delay.

We aim to create an environment in which people feel safe raising concerns. No one should face disadvantage, retaliation, or intimidation for speaking up in good faith. Protection for whistleblowers is an essential part of our safeguarding approach. Where an allegation is substantiated, we will take appropriate steps to support affected individuals and prevent further harm.

In addition, we encourage prompt escalation of any suspicion, even where the evidence is incomplete. Early reporting can make a significant difference, allowing Queens Park Cleaners to act quickly and coordinate with relevant parties when necessary.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

This modern slavery policy statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current legal expectations and operational risks. The review considers supplier audit findings, internal training needs, reported concerns, and any changes in our business activities or supply chain profile.

The annual review process helps Queens Park Cleaners strengthen controls year by year. Where improvements are identified, we update our procedures, refine our supplier checks, and reinforce staff guidance. This ongoing attention reflects our belief that compliance should be active and measurable, not merely a formal document.

Queens Park Cleaners remains committed to continuous improvement in preventing modern slavery. Through a clear zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to uphold the highest ethical standards across the business and the wider Queens Park cleaning supply chain.