Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Staines

Garden Maintenance Staines confirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all operations and supply chains. This statement outlines our zero-tolerance stance and the specific measures we use to manage risk across lawn care, hedge trimming and wider garden maintenance in Staines services. We set clear expectations for staff, contractors and suppliers and maintain transparency in how we monitor and respond to any concerns.

We operate with a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, bonded work, exploitation and any forms of coercion. Our approach is embedded in company values and enforced through contractual terms and employment practices for employees and subcontractors engaged in Staines garden maintenance and related grounds care activities. The policy applies equally to full-time, part-time, seasonal and agency workers.

Our leadership team approves this document and ensures the policy is communicated to all staff during induction and regular training. We encourage a culture where workers and partners feel safe to speak up. Garden maintenance Staines requires all third-party suppliers to accept our standards and to cooperate with checks that verify compliance with anti-slavery requirements.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audit Program

We carry out proportionate due diligence on suppliers of plants, materials, equipment and labour. Vendor screening includes checks for evidence of ethical employment practices, identity verification, and evaluation of recruitment processes for any third-party labour providers. For high-risk suppliers, we apply targeted audits and require corrective action plans.

Our supplier audits combine document reviews and on-site visits where relevant. Audits look for indicators such as inconsistent pay records, lack of formal contracts, excessive working hours and restricted freedom of movement. If concerns arise, we take immediate steps to remediate and, where necessary, suspend or terminate agreements with non-compliant providers to protect workers and the reputation of Staines garden maintenance services.

Key elements of our supplier control framework include:

• Contract clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws and the right to audit;
• Risk-based audits prioritising suppliers in higher-risk sectors or jurisdictions;
• Remediation pathways that specify timelines and monitoring for corrective actions.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide secure and confidential reporting channels so concerns can be raised without fear of retaliation. Employees, contractors and third parties can report issues through our internal reporting procedures, and reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. All reports are handled with discretion and assessed by trained staff to determine appropriate follow-up actions.

To support transparency, we maintain clear incident management procedures that document investigations, outcomes and any remedial measures. Where appropriate, we cooperate fully with law enforcement and regulatory bodies. Training emphasises the importance of reporting and explains how to use the available channels to flag potential exploitation.

Governance, training and continuous improvement underpin our prevention strategy. We provide regular training to managers and operational staff across Staines and nearby areas, reinforcing how to spot signs of modern slavery and how to act. Training is reviewed and refreshed to address emerging risks and changes in the law.

Monitoring and performance metrics are used to evaluate the effectiveness of our controls. We track audit results, training completion rates, and incident response times to identify trends and areas for improvement. Where gaps are found, we implement corrective plans and follow up to confirm sustained compliance across Staines garden maintenance operations.

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies. Each year, senior management will review our risk assessments, supplier audits, reporting outcomes and training effectiveness. The review informs updates to strategy, resource allocation and further preventative actions to strengthen protections against exploitation.

Garden Maintenance Staines is determined to maintain ethical practices across all aspects of our work, ensuring no person is subject to modern slavery within our business or supply chain. We will continue to develop robust measures, enforce our zero-tolerance policy, and act decisively when issues are identified to protect vulnerable workers and uphold our responsibilities.