Pressure Washing Elephant and Castle Modern Slavery Statement
Our Commitment
Pressure Washing Elephant and Castle Ltd. (operating as Pressure Washing Elephant & Castle and related trading names) is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, bonded labour, child exploitation and any form of coerced or exploitative labour across our operations and supply chains.
We believe that every person has the right to work free from exploitation. As a provider of commercial and residential exterior cleaning services, including elephant and castle pressure washing and local pressure wash services in South London, we recognise our responsibility to ensure that our workers and those engaged by our suppliers are treated fairly and lawfully.
To implement our policies we have adopted clear standards and expectations for employees, contractors and suppliers. These include contractual clauses prohibiting modern slavery, mandatory compliance training for staff, and a robust supplier due diligence process to detect and deter risks associated with modern slavery.
Zero-Tolerance Policy and Expectations
Our zero-tolerance policy to modern slavery applies to all parts of our business, whether operating under the name Pressure Washing Elephant and Castle, Elephant and Castle pressure washing specialists, or pressure wash services. Any evidence of slavery, forced labour or trafficking will lead to disciplinary action, termination of contracts and, where appropriate, referral to law enforcement.
Key expectations of our workforce and supply chain partners include compliance with applicable labour laws, transparent recruitment practices, payment of lawful wages, freedom of movement for workers and prompt reporting of concerns. We require suppliers to confirm that workers are not charged recruitment fees and that employment is voluntary.
We support vulnerable workers and maintain policies that protect whistleblowers. Our approach balances prevention, detection and remediation so that affected individuals receive appropriate support and remedies while systemic issues are addressed.
Supplier Audits and Risk Management
Supply chain integrity is central to our compliance programme. We undertake proportionate supplier audits and risk-based assessments, focusing on higher-risk suppliers and categories relevant to pressure cleaning, maintenance services and equipment supply. Audits evaluate recruitment, payroll, working hours, and health and safety practices.
Audit measures include:
- Document reviews of contracts, payslips and identity checks;
- On-site inspections and worker interviews carried out by trained auditors;
- Corrective action plans where non-compliance is identified and follow-up verification.
Where serious concerns are identified with a contractor or supplier, we will suspend or terminate relationships and work with local authorities and remediation partners to assist affected individuals.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We maintain clear reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery risks. Reports may be raised internally through line managers and designated safeguarding representatives, or escalated anonymously through our confidential reporting mechanisms. All reports are investigated promptly, impartially and with due regard for the wellbeing of the reporter and any affected individuals.
Our reporting framework emphasises protection from retaliation. Individuals who raise concerns in good faith will not face disciplinary measures. We commit to investigating issues thoroughly and, where appropriate, engaging external experts or authorities to ensure impartiality.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
We review this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies at least once every year. The annual review examines the effectiveness of our prevention, detection and remediation activities, supplier audit outcomes, and improvements to training and reporting. The review informs updates to our risk assessments, contractual terms and due diligence processes to strengthen protections across the business and the extended supply chain.
Summary: Pressure Washing Elephant and Castle maintains a robust, evolving programme to prevent modern slavery, backed by a zero-tolerance stance, supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and an annual review cycle to drive continuous improvement in ethical sourcing and worker protections.
