Bayswater Carpet Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps Bayswater Carpet Cleaners has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our business operations and supply chains. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our relationships, and to implementing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place.

Our Business and Supply Chains

Bayswater Carpet Cleaners is a professional cleaning company providing carpet, upholstery, and related cleaning services. Our operations rely on a combination of directly employed staff and carefully selected suppliers who provide cleaning products, equipment, and specialist services. We recognise that, although our direct operations are relatively low risk, modern slavery can exist in any sector and country, including within supply chains connected to cleaning products, textiles, and facilities services.

Zero-Tolerance Policy on Modern Slavery

We maintain a strict zero-tolerance approach to all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and child labour. This applies to our own operations and to any organisation that supplies goods or services to Bayswater Carpet Cleaners. We expect all people working for or with us to uphold this commitment and to comply with all relevant laws and regulations relating to employment, human rights, and labour standards.

Modern slavery is fundamentally incompatible with our values. Any evidence or serious suspicion of such practices in our business or supply chain will be thoroughly investigated and may lead to the termination of relationships with individuals or organisations involved.

Supplier Standards and Audits

We work only with suppliers who share our commitment to ethical conduct. As part of our supplier onboarding and ongoing management, we:

Assess new suppliers for ethical and labour practice risks, taking into account the nature of the goods and services supplied, and the geographic location of operations.

Require suppliers to confirm that they do not engage in modern slavery or human trafficking and that they comply with all applicable labour and human rights laws.

Reserve the right to conduct audits, site visits, or request supporting documentation where we identify higher risk or need additional assurance.

If a supplier fails to meet our standards, we will seek corrective action within a reasonable timeframe. Where issues are serious or cannot be resolved, we will review and may end the business relationship.

Training, Awareness, and Responsibilities

Responsibility for overseeing this Modern Slavery Statement and its implementation rests with the senior management of Bayswater Carpet Cleaners. Managers are responsible for ensuring that team members understand our stance on modern slavery and know how to raise concerns.

We provide guidance and information to relevant staff, particularly those involved in procurement, recruitment, and supplier management, so they can recognise indicators of modern slavery and respond appropriately.

Reporting Channels and Raising Concerns

We encourage all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions of modern slavery or human trafficking linked to Bayswater Carpet Cleaners. Concerns can be raised directly with a line manager or senior manager, or through any established internal reporting routes. Reports may be made anonymously where this is permitted under local practices, and all concerns will be treated seriously and handled sensitively.

No individual will suffer any form of retaliation for raising a concern in good faith, even if it is not substantiated. We will investigate all reports promptly and take appropriate action, which may include notifying relevant authorities.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We recognise that addressing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility. Bayswater Carpet Cleaners is committed to reviewing and strengthening our policies, procedures, and controls over time. We will monitor the effectiveness of our actions through regular management review, supplier performance assessments, and feedback from staff and stakeholders.

This Modern Slavery Statement will be reviewed at least once every year and updated as necessary to reflect changes in our business, legal requirements, and best practice. The revised statement will be approved by senior management and communicated within the business and to relevant external partners.

This statement reflects the commitment of Bayswater Carpet Cleaners to play its part in eliminating modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms and to uphold the dignity, safety, and rights of every person connected to our operations and supply chains.