Modern Slavery Statement for Oven Cleaning Highbury

Oven Cleaning Highbury is committed to operating with integrity, dignity, and respect for every person involved in our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy toward slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking in any form. We recognise that even service-based businesses can be exposed to risk through recruitment practices, subcontracted work, consumable supplies, and transport chains. For that reason, our approach is built on prevention, vigilance, and accountability.

Our Commitment and Ethical Standards

We expect all staff, contractors, and business partners to act in a way that upholds human rights. Oven Cleaning Highbury does not permit practices that exploit vulnerability, restrict freedom, or involve coercion. Our internal policies support fair recruitment, lawful working hours, age verification where relevant, and clear communication of duties and pay. We seek to ensure that every person connected to our operations is treated with fairness and that no one is subjected to abuse or intimidation.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Supplier risk management is central to our approach. We assess suppliers before engagement and continue monitoring them throughout the relationship. Where appropriate, supplier audits are carried out to review labour practices, employment records, subcontracting arrangements, and compliance with legal standards. If a supplier operates in a higher-risk area or uses labour agencies, we apply enhanced checks. Any sign of unsafe or unethical practice may lead to corrective action, suspension, or termination of the relationship.

Our procurement decisions are guided by transparency and responsibility. We ask suppliers to confirm that they share our zero-tolerance policy and can demonstrate proper worker protections. We also expect them to maintain accurate records, avoid hidden subcontracting, and ensure that their own suppliers meet acceptable standards. By embedding these expectations into our sourcing process, Oven Cleaning Highbury reduces the chance of modern slavery entering the supply chain.

Reporting Channels and Safeguarding Concerns

How concerns are raised

We encourage anyone working with or for our business to report concerns at the earliest opportunity. Reporting channels are designed to be simple, accessible, and free from retaliation. Concerns may relate to suspected exploitation, unsafe working conditions, withheld wages, identity document retention, or pressure placed on a worker. Reports are treated seriously, handled confidentially where possible, and investigated promptly.

We reinforce the message that raising concerns in good faith will never lead to punishment. If a concern is substantiated, we take appropriate steps, which may include removing a supplier, notifying relevant authorities, improving controls, or providing support to affected individuals. Our managers receive guidance on recognising indicators of forced labour so they can act quickly if warning signs appear.

Training, Accountability, and Review

Staff involved in hiring, procurement, and supplier management receive training so they can identify the risks of modern slavery and understand their responsibilities. This training supports consistent decision-making and helps ensure that our standards are applied in practice, not only in policy. We also keep records of due diligence activity and review them to identify patterns, gaps, or emerging risks.

This statement is reviewed annually to confirm that it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with legal expectations and operational changes. During the review, we consider audit findings, reported concerns, supplier performance, and any changes to the risk profile of our services or supply chain. Oven Cleaning Highbury is committed to continuous improvement and to strengthening the systems that prevent exploitation.

By maintaining vigilance, enforcing our standards, and reviewing our controls each year, we aim to ensure that our work is carried out responsibly and that our business contributes to a supply chain free from modern slavery.