Bayswater Carpet Cleaners Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the actions Bayswater Carpet Cleaners has taken, and continues to take, to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery is a severe violation of fundamental human rights and we are committed to conducting our business ethically, transparently, and responsibly.

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Bayswater Carpet Cleaners operates a strict zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, child labour, debt bondage, and exploitation. This commitment applies to every part of our business, including our directly employed team, contractors, and all tiers of our supply chain. We expect the same high standards from everyone we work with.

All managers and those involved in procurement are required to embed this zero-tolerance principle into day-to-day decision-making. Any indication that a supplier, contractor, or partner is involved in practices that may amount to modern slavery will trigger immediate investigation and, where necessary, termination of the relationship.

Our Business and Supply Chain

Bayswater Carpet Cleaners provides professional carpet and upholstery cleaning services. Our supply chain mainly consists of providers of cleaning products, equipment, personal protective equipment, vehicles, and maintenance services, as well as labour and support services. We recognise that risks can exist at any stage of the supply chain, including in the sourcing of raw materials and the provision of outsourced services.

We are committed to working only with suppliers and partners that share our ethical standards and can demonstrate compliance with applicable labour and human rights laws.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We conduct due diligence on new suppliers before they are approved and periodically review existing suppliers. As part of this process, we assess the risk of modern slavery based on sector, geography, and the nature of the goods or services supplied.

Where we identify a higher risk of labour exploitation, we may undertake targeted supplier audits. These can include site visits, document checks, and structured discussions about recruitment practices, working conditions, wages, and grievance mechanisms. We require suppliers to provide clear information about their own supply chains and to confirm that they prohibit modern slavery and human trafficking in all their operations.

Any non-compliance identified through an audit or review will result in corrective action plans with clear deadlines, or, where required, immediate suspension or cessation of the business relationship.

Reporting Concerns and Whistleblowing

We encourage all employees, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any concerns or suspicions relating to modern slavery or unethical labour practices connected to Bayswater Carpet Cleaners. Reports can be made confidentially to management or via established internal reporting channels.

We are committed to ensuring that no person who raises a concern in good faith suffers any form of victimisation, retaliation, or disadvantage as a result. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and handled sensitively. Where evidence of modern slavery or related abuse is found, we will take appropriate action, which may include engaging with law enforcement and relevant authorities.

Training and Awareness

We provide relevant team members, particularly those involved in recruitment, procurement, and supplier management, with guidance on recognising the signs of modern slavery and understanding our reporting procedures. We aim to increase awareness across our organisation so that all employees understand their role in identifying and preventing exploitation.

Monitoring, Review, and Continuous Improvement

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed annually by Bayswater Carpet Cleaners senior management. The review considers any incidents, emerging risks, changes in our operations, stakeholder feedback, and developments in best practice and legislation.

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we will refine our due diligence, risk assessment, and supplier engagement processes over time. We will also update our training and internal policies as needed to strengthen our approach to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking.

This Statement has been approved by the management of Bayswater Carpet Cleaners and represents our ongoing commitment to ethical conduct, respect for human rights, and the eradication of modern slavery in all its forms.