Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Mottingham

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the approach taken by Gardening Services Mottingham and affiliated Mottingham gardening services to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy for any form of forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking, or exploitation.

Our commitment applies to all staff, contractors and subcontractors engaged to deliver garden maintenance in Mottingham and neighbouring areas. We expect the same high standards from suppliers of materials, equipment and temporary labour. This statement applies across our domestic and local contracting activities and is reviewed annually to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.

We have embedded anti-slavery principles into our governance framework and operate a rigorous supplier onboarding process for any gardening service in Mottingham we engage with. All new suppliers are assessed for risk before appointment, and higher-risk relationships are subject to enhanced checks, including verification of employment records and working conditions.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Staff Expectations

Our zero-tolerance policy is communicated to all employees and contractors. Employees are required to comply with the policy through contracts and code of conduct documents, which include explicit clauses prohibiting modern slavery. Breaches can result in disciplinary action, contract termination or referral to authorities where appropriate.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We conduct scheduled and ad hoc supplier audits to confirm compliance with our standards. Audits cover:

• Verification of payroll and working hour records;
• Interviewing workers where practical to confirm voluntary employment;
• Review of recruitment practices and any third-party labour providers.

Our due diligence process for Mottingham gardeners and garden contractors includes risk-based checks, contract clauses that prohibit exploitative practices, and contractual rights to audit or terminate suppliers who fail to meet expectations. We prioritise local suppliers who can demonstrate ethical practices and transparency.

We maintain procurement procedures that reduce the risk of exploitation by requiring evidence of identity, right to work documentation and confirmation that recruitment fees are not charged to workers. Strong supplier relationships and regular engagement sessions make it easier to identify and remediate potential concerns early.

Training is provided regularly to staff and supervisors involved in recruiting, contracting and onsite supervision. Training topics include spotting the signs of modern slavery, safe recruitment, and how to escalate concerns.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Accessible reporting channels are available to all employees, subcontractors and partners. We operate confidential internal reporting lines and an anonymous mechanism to submit concerns. Reports are taken seriously and handled promptly with appropriate protection for whistleblowers.

Reports are investigated by a dedicated compliance lead and, where necessary, we work with external specialists and law enforcement. Our approach is to ensure the safety and welfare of any potentially affected person while taking decisive action to remediate and prevent recurrence.

Remediation and Continuous Improvement

Where modern slavery or forced labour is identified, our actions include immediate cessation of the abusive practice, support for affected individuals, termination of contracts with non-compliant suppliers and collaboration with relevant agencies to secure long-term remedies.

We also maintain a programme of continuous monitoring and improvement. Key performance indicators are used to evaluate compliance and effectiveness, such as number of audits completed, incidents reported and corrective actions taken.

Our procurement and contract teams are required to apply mitigating controls in higher-risk scenarios, including increased audit frequency, supplier improvement plans and contractual rights to independently verify working conditions.

We recognise this is an ongoing commitment. This statement reflects the policies and procedures in place for garden maintenance Mottingham and related services. It will be updated to reflect changes in law, emerging risks and lessons learned from audits and investigations.

Approval and annual review: this statement is endorsed at senior management level. We will review and publish this statement at least annually, assessing the effectiveness of measures taken and setting out further steps to strengthen our response to modern slavery within Mottingham gardening services and our wider supply chain.

Signed on behalf of Gardening Services Mottingham — committed to preventing modern slavery, protecting workers, and ensuring that our gardening service in Mottingham operates ethically and transparently.