The British Cleaning Council

The UK cleaning, hygiene and waste industry is worth almost £72bn and employs 1.51m staff, according to our research. You can order a free digital copy of the BCC’s 2026 research report, by emailing compsec@britishcleaningcouncil.org

Well done and thank you to all the Litter Heroes who picked 451,887 bags of litter during @KeepBritainTidy's GB Spring Clean this year! keepbritaintidy.org/about-us/news-…

The cleaning and hygiene sector is vital and for those who join the industry, the opportunities are endless. Find out about the training and career development opportunities you need to help your cleaning sector career take off at ukcleaning.org.uk

The outlook for laundry: staffing and technology dominate industry leaders’ thoughts - TRSA CEO outlines ideas for future for UK and global industry at the TSA National Congress. Read more: tsa-uk.org/the-outlook-fo… #textileservices #laundry #workwear #hospitality #healthcare

Accredited members of the CHSA follow a strict Code of Practice — ethical and responsible business every time. #CHSA #EthicalBusiness chsa.co.uk

The @guardian features a new report from the @R_S_P_H which highlights a significant shortfall in public toilet provision in England, creating lavatory 'deserts'. This is further evidence supporting the calls by @britloos for improved public toilets. theguardian.com/society/2026/a…

The Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative apprenticeship is a smart career start for young people. Funding for the apprenticeship is only available until the end of August 2026, so act now to secure a funded place. Find out more here: ukcleaning.org.uk/cleaning-hygie…

Do you have a question, query, or crisis? Our members' forum is the place to go for tips, knowledge, and useful information from your fellow members.

Buy from CHSA Accredited members and know that products meet rigorous industry standards. #CHSA #TrustedSupplier chsa.co.uk

In preparation for Mental Health Week in May, we wanted to take the opportunity to share useful resources: Mental Health Courses: tsa-uk.org/tsa-training/ TSA Wellbeing Hub: tsa-uk.org/tsa-wellbeing-… Mental Health Foundation: mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/publi… #textileservices #laundry

Are you a cleaning sector leader looking for a course to help you think critically, communicate clearly, motivate confidently, and guide teams? Consider a Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management. Find it on the UK Cleaning Career Development Zone ukcleaning.org.uk/managing-teams…

CHSA Accredited members commit to a rigorous Code of Practice covering quality, compliance and ethical trading. Raising standards across the industry. #Standards #CHSA chsa.co.uk/accreditation-…

Mental Health Line Manager Course Online - June 2026 Aimed at Line Managers & anyone who would like to better their understanding of mental health in the workplace regardless of their role: tsa-uk.org/tsa-training/ #textileservices #laundry #hospitality #healthcare #workwear

The @CHSACleaning 2026 bursary is now OPEN. Successful applicants will receive £6,000 during their university career. Applications are encouraged from children of employees of CHSA members who are starting higher education this autumn. britishcleaningcouncil.org/2026/03/05/chs…

Thank you to @FENews for featuring this update from Jim Melvin about the defunding of the Level 2 Cleaning Hygiene Operative apprenticeship. The move could impact public health and social mobility, Jim writes. Read his column in full here: fenews.co.uk/skills/defundi…

'What’s on the box is what’s in the box.' CHSA Accreditation Schemes guarantee accurate product specifications. Customers get exactly what they expect. #Transparency #CHSA chsa.co.uk/accreditation-…

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Do you provide domestic cleaning services? Whether you have just started or have been operating for many years, you can apply for DCA membership today.

Stand out! Displaying the CHSA Accreditation Mark helps our members stand out and shows buyers they’re choosing a trusted supplier. #TrustedSupplier chsa.co.uk/accreditation-…

As April marks World Autism Acceptance Month, our contacts at the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) have shared resources from Ambitious About Autism, including a free webinar on 22 April: @ece7a50a-a79b-4ef1-90b5-63ffa7416fd2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0fdedc00… #textileservices #laundry #workwear #healthcare #hospitality