The British Cleaning Council works to benefit the cleaning industry. We work at national and international levels to improve standards and assist the cleaning industry in its progression. Most of our funding comes from the Cleaning Show, which next year is making its London debut at the Excel Center. The profits made from the show are ploughed back into the industry in the form of grants to finance new projects and assist in research that can benefit the industry as a whole. We are also a campaigning organisation and are currently pursuing initiatives to promote a living wage. Some of our other policy areas are outlined below.
Our policy programme for 2014 includes:
Cleaning for Health
Health and safety
The impact of the cleaning industry on the nation’s health Cleaning, the environment and a sustainable future
Professionalising the Cleaning Industry
Support for the living wage
Enforcement of minimum wage
Consulting on zero hours contracts
Support for training and development
The cleaning industry and the economy
Communicating the benefits of the cleaning industry to the economy
The cleaning industry as an employer
The cleaning industry and young people
Diversity in the cleaning industry
Encouraging diversity in leadership