Modern Slavery Statement for Finchley Carpet Cleaners

Finchley Carpet 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 slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our own operations and throughout our supply chain. We recognise that businesses in the cleaning and service sector must remain alert to risks, especially where labour may be sourced through agencies, subcontractors, or third-party suppliers. Our zero-tolerance policy applies across all areas of the company.

Our Commitment

We expect every member of Finchley Carpet Cleaners to uphold ethical standards and act with honesty and care. No person working for us should ever be subjected to coercion, debt bondage, intimidation, or exploitation. We also require suppliers and contractors to share this commitment. Where concerns arise, we investigate promptly and take proportionate action, including suspension or termination of business relationships if needed. The Finchley Carpet Cleaners modern slavery approach is embedded in our recruitment, onboarding, and procurement processes.

Our controls begin before a supplier is appointed and continue throughout the relationship. We assess the nature of services provided, the countries of origin for goods where relevant, and the labour arrangements used by each supplier. As part of our due diligence, Finchley Carpet Cleaners may request policy documents, evidence of wage practices, right-to-work checks, and details of subcontracting arrangements. Supplier audits are used to verify compliance, identify risks, and support corrective action where standards are not fully met.

We recognise that vigilance must be maintained in day-to-day operations. Managers are expected to monitor working conditions, spot warning signs, and ensure that any new supplier or temporary labour arrangement is reviewed carefully. If a risk is identified, we may conduct enhanced checks, require an improvement plan, or end the relationship where remediation is not possible. Finchley Carpet Cleaners will not knowingly work with any party that benefits from exploitative labour practices.

Reporting Channels

Everyone connected with our business is encouraged to raise concerns without delay. Reporting channels are designed to be accessible, discreet, and protective of the person making the report. Concerns may be raised through line management, senior leadership, or our internal compliance process. Reports can relate to suspected abuse, unsafe recruitment practices, withheld identity documents, excessive working hours, or any behaviour suggesting exploitation. We treat all concerns seriously and confidentially, and we prohibit retaliation against anyone who reports in good faith.

Training and Awareness

We provide relevant awareness to staff involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management so they can recognise indicators of modern slavery. Training covers how to question unusual labour arrangements, what to do if a worker appears controlled by another person, and how to escalate concerns promptly. This helps Finchley Carpet Cleaners maintain a responsible culture and strengthens our ability to respond to emerging risks across the supply chain.

Our statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal and ethical expectations. The annual review considers supplier audit outcomes, reported concerns, changes in our supply chain, and any emerging industry risks. Where improvement is needed, we update policies, refine procedures, and strengthen oversight. Finchley Carpet Cleaners is committed to continuous improvement and to taking practical steps that reduce the risk of modern slavery in every part of our business.

This statement reflects the values of Finchley Carpet Cleaners and our ongoing responsibility to protect human dignity. We will continue to strengthen controls, work with ethical suppliers, and act decisively where standards fall short. Our aim is simple: to ensure that Finchley Carpet Cleaners operates in a way that is transparent, accountable, and firmly opposed to all forms of modern slavery.