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Clarity Window Cleaning Co-op

Birmingham · Co-operative · Est. 2017
Worker Co-operativeEco-Friendly Products OnlyCharity Reduced Rates0% Zero-Hours

Worker co-operative providing commercial and domestic window cleaning across Birmingham. All 18 members are equal owners with equal voting rights. Uses only eco-friendly, biodegradable cleaning products. Pays 20% above Real Living Wage. Offers reduced rates for community centres and charities.

Founded
2017
Employees
18 staff
Turnover
Under £1m
Companies House
11567890
Last Verified
Mar 2026
Social Ethics Score
83/ 100
emoji_eventsExemplary · Top 5% in UK
assignmentGovernance
8.4
ecoCommunity
8.6
paymentsTax
7.8
groupsEmployment
9.4
campaignCause
7.6
Score updates from live register data
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Full Score Breakdown

Why Clarity Window Cleaning Co-op scores 83/100

PillarEvidenceSourceScore
assignmentGovernance
Legal structure: Co-operative. Mission statement verified. Companies House filing reviewed.Companies House · B-Corp8.4
ecoCommunity
£7,500 donated in FY2024 (2.6% of profit). Verified via Charity Commission.Charity Commission8.6
paymentsTax
Effective UK corporation tax rate: 20.4% (vs 19% statutory norm). HMRC records show no adverse findings.HMRC · Fair Tax Mark7.8
groupsEmployment
Minimum wage paid: £14/hr. Zero-hours: 0%. Gender pay gap: 4.2%. 0 tribunal losses in 5 years.LWF · DWP · Tribunals9.4
campaignCause
Assessed from public advocacy record, employee volunteering policy (3 days/yr), and cause promotion activities.Third Party Auditors7.6
Score Modifiers

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Worker Co-operative (Employee Owned)Co-operatives UK
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About the Business

Clarity Window Cleaning Co-op

Clarity was established in 2017 when six window cleaners from a larger firm decided to set up their own co-operative after their employer refused to pay the Living Wage. As a registered Co-operative Society, every decision — from pricing to new equipment — is made democratically by the members.

Community Contribution — Verified by Charity Commission

How Clarity Window Cleaning Co-op gives back

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Offers 40% reduced rates to registered charities, community centres and not-for-profit organisations across Birmingham.

check_circleReported: Clarity Co-op Annual Members Report 2024
Employment Practices

How Clarity Window Cleaning Co-op treats its people

£14/hr
Min. wage paid
Real LW: £12.60
0%
Zero-hours contracts
UK avg: 18%
4.2%
Gender pay gap
UK avg: 14.3%
3
Volunteer days/yr
Per employee
0
Tribunal losses
Past 5 years
Tax Responsibility — Verified by HMRC

Tax transparency

Clarity Window Cleaning Co-op's effective rate
20.4%
UK corporation tax (2024)
UK statutory rate
25%
Main rate · SME relief typically reduces to ~19%
infoAll data on this page is pulled from public registers: Companies House, HMRC, Charity Commission, and accreditation body databases. Clarity Window Cleaning Co-op has not paid for this listing or influenced its content. Last data pull: 29/03/2026.