Tufnell Park Carpet Cleaners: Modern Slavery Statement

Tufnell Park Carpet Cleaners is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy and the practical steps we take to identify, prevent and remediate any risks of exploitation. As a local cleaning business operating in and around Tufnell Park, we recognise our responsibility to maintain ethical standards in procurement, recruitment and on-site practices.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, debt bondage, involuntary servitude and any form of exploitation. All employees and contractors engaged by our carpet cleaning team are required to comply with this policy as part of their terms of engagement. Our workforce procedures include right-to-work checks, transparent pay practices and fair working hours. Managers are trained to spot signs of exploitation and to take immediate action where concerns are raised.

Supplier relationships are central to our approach. We perform risk-based supplier due diligence and require all suppliers to adhere to our code of conduct. Key elements assessed during supplier onboarding and ongoing reviews include:

• Evidence of lawful employment and identity checks
• Wage and hour compliance, including payment records
• Working conditions and health & safety standards

We conduct systematic supplier audits targeted at suppliers presenting higher risk. Audits combine desktop reviews, document verification and, when appropriate, on-site inspections. For outsourced services, cleaning consumables, and subcontracted labour, our audits assess recruitment practices, third-party labour providers and the chain of custody for goods. Where audits reveal non-compliance, we set clear remediation plans and, where necessary, suspend or terminate relationships that fail to improve.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

All staff, contractors and supply chain partners are encouraged to report concerns without fear of retaliation. We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels, including direct reports to line managers, an internal HR escalation route and an independent third-party reporting mechanism. We emphasise anonymity and protection for whistleblowers and commit to investigating all reports promptly and thoroughly.

Reports are handled by a designated compliance lead and escalated to senior management when warranted. Investigations follow a clear protocol: immediate risk assessment, safeguarding measures for affected individuals, evidence gathering, corrective action and documentation. We use a case-tracking log to ensure transparency and continuous improvement in our response to allegations of modern slavery.

Our procurement policies embed anti-slavery clauses in supplier contracts and require suppliers to flow down equivalent obligations to their subcontractors. Tufnell Park carpet cleaners insist on ethical sourcing of materials and services and work with suppliers to raise standards. We also promote worker voice initiatives with partners to ensure that employees throughout the supply chain can raise concerns directly.

Training, monitoring and continuous improvement

We provide regular training for managers and operational staff on recognising indicators of modern slavery, appropriate response actions and our internal reporting processes. Training is refreshed annually and adapted to emerging risks. Monitoring includes periodic reviews of recruitment agencies, labour providers and suppliers, as well as spot checks during client site visits.

Accountability is integral: senior management review modern slavery risks as part of our governance framework. We publish this statement to demonstrate our commitment and to set clear expectations of behaviour across our team and supply chain. Annual review cycles ensure our policies remain effective and proportionate to the risks we face in the cleaning sector.

As part of our ongoing programme, we will continue to enhance supplier engagement, expand audit coverage and refine reporting channels. We will track key performance indicators related to supplier compliance, training uptake and the number and outcome of reports received. Our goal is to ensure that Tufnell Park cleaning services operate responsibly and that every person working with or for Tufnell Park Carpet Cleaners is treated with dignity and respect.

We are committed to making tangible progress. This statement has been approved by senior management and will be reviewed at least once every twelve months to reflect changes in our business, risks and legal requirements. Through persistent diligence, supplier audits, clear reporting channels and an unwavering zero-tolerance stance, we aim to prevent modern slavery within our influence.

Signed on behalf of Tufnell Park Carpet Cleaners. This statement represents our continued commitment to ethical conduct, worker protection and the eradication of modern slavery in all forms.