Modern Slavery Statement for Edgware Cleaners

Edgware 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 modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that a zero-tolerance approach is essential to protecting workers and maintaining trust across every part of our business.

Our commitment applies to all staff, managers, contractors, and suppliers associated with Edgware Cleaners. We expect every individual acting on our behalf to uphold ethical standards, follow lawful employment practices, and treat all workers with dignity. Any breach of this policy is taken seriously and may result in immediate corrective action, including termination of relationships where appropriate.

We carry out regular supplier audits to assess compliance with our standards and to identify any risks related to labour exploitation. These audits may include document checks, review of employment practices, and evaluation of working conditions. Where concerns are identified, we require prompt remediation and may increase monitoring or suspend business until improvements are verified.

Our Approach to Risk Management

Edgware Cleaners understands that modern slavery risks can exist in direct and indirect supply chains. For that reason, we review suppliers before engagement and continue to monitor them throughout the relationship. We assess risk based on factors such as geography, labour intensity, use of subcontractors, and the nature of the goods or services provided. Due diligence is applied proportionately but consistently.

Where higher-risk indicators are present, we may request additional evidence, conduct deeper audits, or require a supplier to sign improved contractual commitments. We also encourage suppliers to maintain clear records of wages, hours, and recruitment practices. Transparency is central to our prevention strategy because hidden practices can allow exploitation to go undetected.

Internal training supports our approach by helping relevant team members recognise warning signs such as withheld documents, unusual recruitment fees, restricted movement, or inconsistent pay information. We want everyone connected to Edgware Cleaners to understand that ethical sourcing is not optional; it is a core business expectation.

Reporting Channels and Escalation

We provide clear reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery can be raised quickly and safely. Reports may be made by employees, suppliers, agency workers, or any other person who suspects unethical conduct within our business or supply chain. All concerns are treated confidentially where possible and investigated promptly.

What Can Be Reported

• Signs of forced or involuntary labour
• Threats, coercion, or intimidation
• Withheld wages or identity documents
• Unsafe or degrading working conditions
• Recruitment fees or debt bondage concerns

Any report is escalated through our internal compliance process and reviewed by responsible senior personnel. We do not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. Protection from victimisation is vital to ensuring that warning signs are surfaced early and acted upon effectively.

This statement is reviewed annually to confirm its continued relevance and effectiveness. During each review, we consider changes in legislation, business activity, supplier performance, and audit outcomes. We then update our controls, strengthen training where needed, and refresh our risk assessments to ensure ongoing improvement.

Edgware Cleaners remains firmly committed to preventing modern slavery in all forms. By combining a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels, and annual review, we aim to maintain responsible practices and support ethical working conditions across our organisation and supply chain.