Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Gunnersbury

Garden Maintenance Gunnersbury is committed to conducting all aspects of its business with integrity, transparency and respect for human rights. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach to identifying, preventing and addressing modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour risks across our operations and supply chains. We publish this as part of our ongoing duty to stakeholders and communities in Gunnersbury and the surrounding boroughs.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged in delivering Gunnersbury garden maintenance and related groundskeeping services. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of slavery or exploitation. Any behaviour that breaches this standard will result in prompt investigation and, where appropriate, disciplinary action up to and including dismissal or termination of contracts.

We recognise that risks can arise in several areas, including seasonal labour, subcontractors, equipment supply and outsourced cleaning or landscaping services. To address these risks we carry out proportional due diligence, including risk assessments and supplier questionnaires, for organisations that provide materials or labour to our sites where we operate garden maintenance in Gunnersbury.

Due Diligence, Supplier Audits and Controls

Our procurement and operations teams maintain a risk-based audit programme. Suppliers identified as higher risk are subject to enhanced checks, which may include site visits, verification of employment records and ethical sourcing documentation. We require suppliers to commit to our anti-slavery standards and to allow audits or independent assessments where necessary.

Audits form one element of a broader control framework: contract clauses, supplier onboarding checks and ongoing monitoring. We also provide guidance to our subcontractors about lawful recruitment practices and the need to avoid retention of original identity documents by third parties. If audits reveal concerns, we work collaboratively to remediate issues; where remediation is not possible, we will terminate relationships.

We use a mix of internal reviews and, when appropriate, external auditors to validate findings. These measures help ensure that our Gunnersbury garden services are supplied ethically and that our supply chain meets expected labour standards.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Reporting concerns is central to enforcing our zero tolerance. Employees, contractors and third parties can report suspected modern slavery through designated internal reporting channels. Reports can be made confidentially and without fear of retaliation. We treat all reports seriously and investigate promptly and thoroughly.

Reports are handled with sensitivity and privacy: allegations trigger an investigation led by trained staff, with access to legal and HR support. We may involve law enforcement or specialist support organisations where necessary and will take remedial action to protect victims and ensure compliance with employment laws.

Our reporting procedures include:

• Confidential internal reporting to a nominated safeguarding officer;
• Escalation protocols for urgent or severe allegations;
• Anonymous reporting options to protect whistleblowers;
• Clear investigation timelines and remediation pathways.

Training and awareness form a critical pillar of our prevention strategy. We deliver regular training on modern slavery risks to line managers, procurement staff and front-line supervisors involved in Gunnersbury lawn care, hedge trimming and broader horticultural services. Training emphasises recognition of indicators, safe referral mechanisms and the responsibilities of managers under our zero-tolerance policy.

We also promote worker awareness of their rights, including pay, hours and the right to leave employment. Where language or cultural barriers exist, we provide translated materials and access to interpreters to ensure understanding across our workforce and among contractors.

Our commitment extends to collaboration with industry groups, local authorities and charities to strengthen protections for vulnerable workers and to share best practice in garden maintenance Gunnersbury and neighbouring communities.

Annual review and continuous improvement underpin this statement. We review our modern slavery policies, supplier audit outcomes and training effectiveness on an annual basis to identify trends, lessons learned and opportunities for improvement. The results of the annual review inform updates to contractual clauses, procurement screening and our audit schedule.

Governance for this statement sits with senior management and the nominated compliance lead, who are responsible for ensuring that the policy is implemented and that resources are allocated to reduce slavery risks in our supply chain. We will update this statement following each annual review to reflect actions taken and planned improvements.

By adopting these measures, Garden Maintenance Gunnersbury reaffirms its unwavering commitment to preventing modern slavery in all its forms and to promoting ethical, safe working conditions across our operations and supply chains.