Tackling In-Work Poverty

Tackling In-Work Poverty

As a social enterprise cleaning company based in London, our main focus is on tackling in-work poverty. For this reason, we offer our employees company shares free of charge after 6 months of employment, enabling them to benefit from the success they are contributing towards.

It well known that the cleaning industry is one of the lowest paid sectors in the UK and also one of the most important. However, this is not always recognised by users of the service nor the cleaners themselves. Without cleaners, our buildings would soon become depressingly dirty and grimy, unwelcoming and a haven for germs and disease. But on low wages, most cleaners have to juggle 3 to 4 jobs per night, on contracts paying only the ‘living wage’ which in fact equates to only the minimum wage. By the time rent, utilities and travel is paid, many are left having to rely on foodbanks to supplement any groceries they may be able to afford.

This is just not acceptable and we do everything possible to change this:

• All of our employees are shareholders in the business
• As well as receiving dividends, cleaners get a direct profit share on the contract they are working on
• We advocate provision of the London living wage and are a certified LLW employer
• We encourage our clients to pay the London Living Wage on all contracts