Wimbledon Cleaner Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Wimbledon Cleaner has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility to act ethically and with integrity in all business relationships and to implement effective systems and controls to safeguard against any form of modern slavery.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Wimbledon Cleaner has a clear zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour, child labour, servitude, and human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chain. We expect the same high standards from all our suppliers, contractors, and business partners. Any form of modern slavery is incompatible with our values and with the high standards we expect in the provision of cleaning and related services.

All employees and key suppliers are made aware that any involvement in, or failure to report suspected modern slavery, may result in disciplinary action, termination of contracts, and, where appropriate, reporting to relevant authorities.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Wimbledon Cleaner provides professional cleaning services to commercial and residential clients. Our workforce includes directly employed staff and vetted subcontractors. Our supply chain primarily consists of providers of cleaning products, equipment, facilities services, and contractors who support service delivery.

We recognise that certain parts of the cleaning and facilities sector may be at higher risk of labour exploitation. For this reason, we work to ensure that our recruitment, employment, and procurement practices are designed to identify, assess, and reduce any such risks.

Policies and Governance

Our zero-tolerance stance is supported by internal policies, including those on ethical conduct, recruitment, whistleblowing, and supplier management. These policies are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain effective and aligned with relevant legislation and best practice. Senior management is responsible for overseeing compliance with this statement and ensuring that modern slavery considerations are embedded into relevant decisions.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

Wimbledon Cleaner carries out due diligence on new suppliers and periodically reviews existing suppliers to assess the risk of modern slavery. As part of this process, we may request information about employment practices, right-to-work checks, use of subcontracted labour, and working conditions.

We reserve the right to conduct audits or request evidence demonstrating that suppliers are complying with applicable labour laws and human rights standards. Where we identify concerns, we will work with the supplier to address them within a defined timeframe. If issues are not remedied to our satisfaction, we may suspend or terminate the relationship.

Reporting Channels and Protection

All employees, subcontractors, and other stakeholders are encouraged to raise any concerns about suspected modern slavery or unethical practices. Concerns can be reported through internal management channels or in accordance with our whistleblowing policy. Reports can be made confidentially and will be taken seriously and handled sensitively.

Wimbledon Cleaner is committed to ensuring that no individual suffers any detrimental treatment as a result of reporting a concern in good faith. Retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action.

Training and Awareness

We provide appropriate guidance and information to managers and staff involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management so they can recognise potential indicators of modern slavery. Awareness materials highlight the types of exploitation that may occur and the steps to take if concerns arise.

Monitoring, Annual Review, and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by senior management to assess its effectiveness and to identify opportunities for improvement. The review considers any incidents reported, outcomes of supplier audits, changes in legislation, and evolving industry guidance.

Where necessary, we will update our policies, procedures, and training to strengthen our approach. We remain committed to continually improving our practices to help ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our business or supply chain.

This statement has been approved by the management of Wimbledon Cleaner and represents our ongoing commitment to combatting modern slavery and promoting responsible, ethical business conduct.