Modern Slavery Statement for Acton Cleaners

Acton Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent forced labour, human trafficking, and other forms of exploitation in our operations and supply chain. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any conduct that breaches these principles, and we expect the same standard from everyone who works with us.

As a provider of cleaning services, Acton Cleaners recognises that our sector can face heightened risks due to subcontracting, temporary labour, and varied supplier networks. For that reason, our approach is built on clear responsibilities, careful checks, and ongoing oversight. We aim to ensure that the people supporting Acton Cleaners are treated with dignity, paid fairly, and protected from abuse, coercion, or unsafe working practices.

We apply due diligence when selecting and working with suppliers, contractors, and other business partners. This includes reviewing their labour practices, requesting relevant policies, and assessing whether they share our commitment to ethical conduct. Where needed, we conduct supplier audits to examine employment records, working conditions, and compliance with applicable laws. If concerns arise, we investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action, including ending the relationship where standards are not met.

Our Commitments

Acton Cleaners has introduced internal controls to reduce the risk of modern slavery in all areas of the business. Managers are expected to remain alert to warning signs such as withholding of documents, restricted freedom of movement, unexplained deductions from pay, or workers being unable to speak freely about their employment. Training is provided where relevant so that staff can recognise risks and respond appropriately.

We also require suppliers to uphold the same values. Contract terms may include compliance expectations covering lawful employment, working hours, wages, and worker welfare. Acton Cleaners reserves the right to review, suspend, or terminate supply arrangements if breaches are identified. This helps us reinforce a culture of responsibility across our business relationships and ensure that our modern slavery controls remain meaningful in practice.

Our reporting channels are designed to make it safe to raise concerns about unethical behaviour, poor treatment, or suspected exploitation. Reports may be made through line management, designated safeguarding routes, or internal grievance procedures, and concerns will be handled seriously and confidentially wherever possible. We do not permit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Monitoring, Review, and Accountability

To strengthen oversight, we periodically reassess the risks associated with recruitment, subcontracting, and procurement. This includes tracking the outcomes of supplier audits and monitoring any remedial actions that have been agreed. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we expect swift improvement and evidence of compliance. These measures help us keep our modern slavery statement aligned with current risks and business realities.

Our commitment is supported by a clear governance structure. Senior management is responsible for overseeing ethical standards and ensuring that anti-slavery measures are embedded in procurement and operational decisions. We review this statement annually to confirm its continued effectiveness, to reflect legal or operational changes, and to update our controls where necessary. This annual review also considers lessons learned from audits, investigations, and staff training.

Acton Cleaners believes that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility, not a one-time exercise. By combining a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and an annual review process, we work to protect workers and promote ethical business conduct. We will continue to improve our systems so that the Acton Cleaners modern slavery statement remains robust, practical, and reflective of our values.