Garden Maintenance Yiewsley - Modern Slavery Statement

Garden Maintenance Yiewsley publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to preventing forced labour, human trafficking and exploitation across our operations. We operate a zero-tolerance approach: we will not accept any form of modern slavery within our workforce or supply chain. This anti-slavery policy is embedded in our company values and delivered through clear procedures, training and leadership accountability.

As a local gardening contractor, our modern slavery policy extends to all persons engaged directly or indirectly by Garden Maintenance Yiewsley. We recognise that a proactive stance against slavery and human trafficking requires continuous vigilance. Our teams are trained to spot signs of exploitation and to escalate concerns. We apply the same high standards to subcontractors and labour providers and include contractual obligations requiring compliance with our anti-slavery expectations.

Scope and applicability of this slavery and human trafficking statement

This garden maintenance yiewsley statement applies to all business units, service locations and procurement activities. We have assessed risks in areas such as seasonal labour, subcontracted landscaping works and supply of materials. Our risk assessment is reviewed regularly and informs our supplier due diligence and audit priorities to reduce the possibility of modern slavery occurring in our services.

We maintain a robust supplier audit programme to verify compliance across our supply chain. Our supplier audits combine documentary checks, on-site inspections where practicable and remote interviews. Audit focus areas include worker contracts, pay records, working hours, recruitment fees and evidence of freedom of movement. Audit findings lead to corrective action plans, which must be completed within agreed timescales. Failure to remediate can result in termination of supply agreements.

Supplier checks, monitoring and contractual controls

Our procurement process includes pre-engagement screening and contractual clauses that mandate adherence to our modern slavery standards. For higher-risk suppliers we require enhanced due diligence, including right-to-work checks and proof that recruitment agents do not charge fees to workers. We use a mix of direct engagement, third-party verifications and periodic re-audits to maintain ongoing oversight.

The following lists explain key elements of our supplier audit and compliance approach:

• Risk-based audits focusing on high-risk sectors and geographies.
• Document verification including payroll, timesheets and contracts.
• Worker interviews to assess working conditions and freedom to leave.
• Corrective action tracking and contractual enforcement where necessary.

Reporting channels are central to our ability to detect and respond to concerns. We provide multiple confidential routes for raising issues: internal supervisors, designated safeguarding leads and an anonymous reporting mechanism. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and managed in accordance with data protection principles. We encourage all staff, subcontractors and supply chain workers to speak up without fear of retaliation; reports can be made in person, by telephone through internal systems or via our anonymous reporting line.

Training and awareness are mandatory for all employees of Garden Maintenance Yiewsley. Induction training covers the signs of modern slavery, how to report concerns and the company's zero-tolerance policy. Refresher sessions are delivered periodically and focused sessions are provided for procurement, HR and site supervisors. We emphasise practical guidance on recognising coercion, debt bondage and deceptive recruitment through real case studies and scenario-based learning.

Enforcement, review and continuous improvement - Our statement is supported by clear disciplinary measures for breaches of policy and contractual remedies for non-compliant suppliers. We undertake an annual review of our anti-slavery measures, including the effectiveness of supplier audits, the robustness of reporting channels and the impact of training. Findings from the annual review drive an action plan that is reported to senior management and integrated into our business planning cycle.