Modern Slavery Statement — 0800 House Cleaning

0800 House Cleaning publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation across our operations and supply chain. This anti‑slavery statement describes the steps we take to ensure our services and procurement practices reflect our ethical responsibilities.

We recognise that a robust modern slavery policy is essential for a cleaning services provider. Our statement on modern slavery covers our direct employees, temporary workers and the network of subcontractors and suppliers engaged to support domestic and commercial cleaning assignments. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery and exploitation.

Our commitment includes transparency of approach, practical prevention measures and specific actions to identify, assess and mitigate risk. The 0800 House Cleaning modern slavery statement is aligned with relevant legal obligations and best-practice expectations for ethical sourcing and fair labour. We describe below the policies, due diligence, monitoring and reporting channels we operate.

Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

The zero-tolerance policy at 0800 House Cleaning means any proven instance of forced labour, trafficking or related abuses will lead to immediate action, including termination of contracts. We require all managers and procurement personnel to act decisively where violations are suspected. Our employees are trained to spot indicators of modern slavery and to escalate concerns.

We emphasise prevention through recruitment integrity: all direct hires undergo identity verification and eligibility checks. We prohibit wage deductions that contravene employment law and mandate that workers keep their identity documents. For agency and contract workers engaged by partners, we require copies of their labour compliance checks.

As part of our culture we encourage openness and protect whistleblowers. Internal disciplinary processes are in place to address violations. We will collaborate with law enforcement and specialist organisations when cases require external investigation.

Due Diligence, Supplier Audits and Risk Management

Our supplier due diligence focuses on risk-based assessments across categories such as supply of cleaning products, uniform suppliers, subcontracted cleaning teams and logistics partners. We operate a tiered audit programme, carrying out desktop reviews, self-assessment questionnaires and on-site audits where risk indicators arise.

Key elements of our supplier audit and monitoring approach include:

• Risk profiling to prioritise suppliers by geography, labour intensity and contract value.
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with our anti‑slavery standards and rights to audit.
• Corrective action plans for suppliers that do not meet our expectations, with timelines and follow-up reviews.

Where suppliers persistently fail to improve, we will suspend or terminate contractual relationships to uphold our ethical standards. We also work collaboratively to build supplier capability and awareness of modern slavery risks.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

0800 House Cleaning offers multiple reporting channels for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns. Reports can be made through internal HR reporting mechanisms, anonymous reporting tools and line management escalation. We ensure reports are handled promptly, confidentially and without retaliation.

Our reporting process emphasises:

• Confidentiality and protection for individuals who come forward.
• Clear procedures for investigation, documentation and where necessary referral to authorities.
• Support for affected workers, including access to specialist services where appropriate.

All allegations are assessed for severity, credibility and immediate risk. Findings lead to proportionate corrective actions and are used to inform future policy updates and supplier engagement priorities.

Training, Continuous Improvement and Annual Review

We provide ongoing training for recruitment teams, supervisors and procurement staff to recognise and respond to modern slavery risks. Training materials are updated regularly to reflect emerging trends in exploitation and to reinforce practical steps employees should take.

Our modern slavery programme is subject to annual review. Each year we assess the effectiveness of our policies, audit outcomes and reporting statistics to refine controls. The results of this review inform our risk appetite, supplier selection and the resources allocated to prevention and remediation.

0800 House Cleaning remains committed to continuous improvement. This modern slavery statement and our ethical purchasing measures are living elements of our operational governance, reviewed and strengthened year on year to protect workers and preserve integrity across our supply chain.