Modern Slavery Statement for Old Ford Carpet Cleaners
Old Ford Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, respect, and responsibility. This modern slavery statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. Our zero-tolerance policy applies across every part of the business, from hiring and procurement to day-to-day service delivery.
As a local carpet cleaning company, we recognise that our work relies on suppliers, contractors, and service partners. We therefore take a proactive approach to ethical sourcing and labour standards. Our Old Ford carpet cleaning operations are designed to ensure that everyone involved in our work is treated fairly, lawfully, and with dignity.
We expect all employees and suppliers to uphold the same standards. Any indication of exploitation, debt bondage, withheld wages, coercion, or improper recruitment practices is treated seriously and investigated promptly. This commitment is embedded in our policies and supported through internal training and periodic checks.
Our supply chain due diligence includes assessing the risk level of suppliers based on location, service type, and labour intensity. We seek written assurances from key suppliers that they comply with applicable labour laws and ethical employment practices. Where appropriate, we carry out supplier audits to review documentation, working conditions, subcontracting arrangements, and payroll practices.
These audits help us identify potential vulnerabilities early and strengthen our Old Ford Carpet Cleaners due diligence process. If concerns arise, we request corrective action and may suspend or end the relationship if the issue is not addressed. We also review whether suppliers use fair recruitment methods and whether workers have freedom of movement and the ability to leave employment voluntarily.
Training is provided to relevant staff so they can recognise warning signs such as excessive overtime, retention of identity documents, unsafe living conditions, or reluctance by workers to speak freely. This is particularly important in cleaning-related supply chains, where temporary labour and subcontracting can increase risk if not properly controlled.
We encourage a culture of openness so that concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Our reporting channels allow employees, contractors, and suppliers to report suspected wrongdoing through internal management routes. Reports are handled confidentially and escalated where needed for investigation and action. Where allegations involve serious abuse, we will cooperate with relevant authorities and take immediate steps to protect affected individuals.
We recognise that modern slavery can be hidden and may not be immediately visible in everyday service delivery. For that reason, all concerns are assessed with care, and records of actions taken are retained to support accountability. This reinforces our commitment to ethical behaviour across every part of Old Ford carpet cleaning services.
This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, current, and aligned with legal requirements and business practices. During each review, we assess the results of supplier checks, any reported concerns, training activity, and opportunities to improve our controls. The annual review also helps us strengthen prevention measures and refine our approach to risk management.
Our Ongoing Commitment
Prevention, Monitoring, and Improvement
Old Ford Carpet Cleaners will continue to monitor its operations and supply relationships carefully, maintaining a strict no tolerance approach to exploitation. We believe that responsible business practice means staying alert, acting quickly on concerns, and building long-term partnerships with ethical suppliers. Through ongoing awareness, targeted audits, and clear reporting mechanisms, we aim to ensure our business contributes positively to fair work and human rights.
