Modern Slavery Statement for Maidavale Cleaner

Maidavale Cleaner is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out the actions we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. As a responsible cleaning provider, zero tolerance is at the heart of our approach, and we expect the same standards from everyone who works with us.

We recognise that the cleaning sector can be exposed to labour exploitation risks, especially where temporary labour, subcontracting, or outsourced services are involved. For that reason, Maidavale Cleaner applies robust controls to identify and reduce risk. Our slavery and human trafficking policy applies to all employees, contractors, suppliers, and business partners, and it is supported by training, monitoring, and regular management review.

Our Commitment

Maidavale Cleaner does not tolerate any form of modern slavery in any part of its business. Any suspicion or evidence of exploitation is treated seriously and investigated promptly. We are committed to ethical recruitment, fair working conditions, lawful employment practices, and respect for individual rights. This commitment is embedded in our internal procedures and in the expectations we place on our supply chain.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Supplier selection is an important part of our prevention strategy. Before engaging a new supplier, Maidavale Cleaner undertakes proportionate due diligence to assess legal compliance, workforce practices, and modern slavery risk. We seek assurances that workers are recruited responsibly, are paid lawfully, and are free from coercion or document retention.

We also carry out supplier audits on a risk-based basis. These audits may include document checks, workforce interviews, and review of labour practices, especially where services are delivered through agencies or subcontractors. Where concerns are identified, we require corrective action within a defined period. If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we may suspend or end the relationship.

Risk Areas and Controls

Our review of risk focuses on labour sourcing, wage practices, immigration compliance, working hours, and freedom of movement. We maintain records of due diligence, findings, and remediation steps. These controls help ensure that our Maidavale Cleaner modern slavery policy remains effective and responsive to changing risk.

Reporting channels are available to help identify and address concerns quickly. Employees and workers can raise issues through line management, senior management, or our internal reporting process. We encourage anyone who suspects exploitation to speak up without delay. Reports may be made confidentially, and we do not permit retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

All reports are assessed promptly and handled with discretion. Where appropriate, we work with suppliers to secure immediate safeguards for affected workers and to prevent further harm. If the issue is serious, repeated, or unresolved, Maidavale Cleaner will escalate the matter and may notify relevant authorities. Our aim is to create a culture where openness and accountability support prevention.

Training also plays a central role in our response. Staff with responsibility for recruitment, procurement, and contract management receive guidance on identifying indicators of modern slavery. This includes recognising unusual document control, unexplained deductions, restricted communication, or signs that a worker is being pressured or controlled.

Maidavale Cleaner understands that effective prevention requires continuous improvement. We therefore conduct an annual review of this statement, along with our policies and procedures, to confirm that they remain suitable, current, and aligned with best practice. The review considers audit findings, supplier performance, training completion, and any reported concerns.

Where we identify opportunities to strengthen our approach, we update our controls, expand audits, improve training, or revise supplier requirements. This annual cycle supports stronger governance and helps ensure that the modern slavery statement for Maidavale Cleaner remains practical and meaningful. It also reinforces our expectation that ethical conduct is a shared responsibility throughout the organisation and supply chain.

By maintaining a clear zero-tolerance policy, carrying out supplier audits, offering reliable reporting channels, and completing an annual review, Maidavale Cleaner works to protect workers and uphold human dignity. We remain committed to preventing exploitation and to promoting responsible business practices in every part of our operations.