Modern Slavery Policy

Introduction

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Hampstead Cleaners has taken, and continues to take, to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place within our business or supply chains.

Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It can take various forms, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. Hampstead Cleaners has a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all business dealings.

Our Business

Hampstead Cleaners is a cleaning services provider operating in the United Kingdom. We deliver domestic and commercial cleaning services and work with employees, subcontractors and suppliers to support our operations.

Our Policies

We operate several internal policies to ensure that we conduct business in an ethical and transparent manner. These include:

• Modern Slavery Policy
• Whistleblowing Policy
• Grievance Policy
• Recruitment and Right-to-Work Procedures
• Health and Safety Policy

These policies support our commitment to preventing modern slavery.

Due Diligence Processes

To identify and mitigate modern slavery risks, we:

• Carry out right-to-work checks on all employees
• Provide all workers with written contracts of employment
• Ensure employees are paid in accordance with UK employment legislation
• Work with reputable recruitment agencies and suppliers
• Assess suppliers where appropriate to ensure ethical standards are maintained

Supply Chain

Our supply chain mainly consists of cleaning equipment suppliers, uniform providers, recruitment agencies and other service providers.

We expect all suppliers to:

• Comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015
• Operate ethical labour practices
• Confirm that modern slavery is not present within their business or supply chains

We reserve the right to terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to meet these standards.

Risk Assessment and Management

Due to the nature of the cleaning industry, we recognise there is a potential risk of labour exploitation, particularly where subcontracted labour is used.

We manage this risk by:

• Monitoring working hours and conditions
• Ensuring fair pay and lawful deductions
• Maintaining open communication channels
• Encouraging employees to report concerns

Training and Awareness

We provide appropriate awareness to management and staff to help them:

• Understand modern slavery risks
• Recognise warning signs
• Know how to report concerns

Reporting Concerns

Employees and stakeholders are encouraged to report any concerns relating to modern slavery or human trafficking. Reports can be made confidentially to senior management and will be investigated promptly. No individual will suffer retaliation for raising genuine concerns in good faith.

Continuous Improvement

Hampstead Cleaners is committed to continually reviewing and improving our processes to combat modern slavery risks.

This statement will be reviewed and updated annually.