Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Brent Cross

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitments and actions of Gardening Services Brent Cross and related teams to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. We recognise that as a provider of local garden maintenance and landscaping work in Brent Cross and surrounding areas, we have a duty to act with integrity, protect workers and promote ethical sourcing. This statement applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged in garden and landscaping services.

Our approach to preventing forced labour and exploitation is built on a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery. We explicitly prohibit any use of forced labour, bonded labour, involuntary servitude or exploitative recruitment practices in the delivery of Brent Cross gardening services. All managers and staff receive clear direction that non-compliance with this policy is unacceptable and will lead to disciplinary action, including termination.

We further commit to robust due diligence processes for our contractors and suppliers of garden materials, tools and labour. As part of our supplier management for garden service provision, we conduct risk-based reviews and screening of new and existing suppliers and seek evidence of ethical employment practices before engagement. Garden services Brent Cross suppliers are expected to comply with our standards and to cooperate with our monitoring activities.

To verify compliance we operate a programme of supplier audits and on-site checks. These audits include verification of identity documentation, contracts, working hours records and payment evidence for employees and subcontractors. We use a combination of desktop assessments, targeted site visits and third-party inspections to evaluate labour practices in the supply chain for gardening services in Brent Cross.

Audit findings are scored and escalated. Where risks or breaches are found we require corrective action plans with time-bound milestones; repeat or severe breaches result in contract termination. We also prioritise working with suppliers to remediate issues wherever practical, supporting ethical recruitment and fair pay standards across the landscaping and horticultural supply chain.

Key components of our supplier audit programme include:

• Verification of worker identity and right to work;
• Review of payment records and wage compliance;
• Assessment of recruitment fees and freedom of movement;
• Interviews with workers to detect any signs of coercion or debt bondage.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Reporting channels are in place to enable anyone — employees, subcontractors or members of the public — to raise concerns about modern slavery confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made internally through designated managers and anonymously via established whistleblowing mechanisms. We ensure every report is investigated promptly and proportionately by trained personnel.

Protection and Response

Reports are handled with sensitivity and confidentiality. Where appropriate we will refer victims to specialist support services and law enforcement. We will also take disciplinary or contractual action against those found to be complicit in exploitation. Our aim is to remediate harm, secure worker safety and strengthen controls to prevent recurrence within Brent Cross garden services operations.

We will review this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies at least once every 12 months to ensure they remain effective and responsive to emerging risks. The annual review process includes evaluation of audit outcomes, review of reported incidents, assessment of supplier remediation progress and updating of training for staff. We publish outcomes and improvements as part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and continuous improvement.

Commitment: Gardening Services Brent Cross reaffirms its commitment to combat modern slavery, to support workers, and to work with partners and suppliers to uphold human rights across our operations and supply chain. Through robust policies, supplier audits, clear reporting channels and regular annual reviews, we will continue to reduce risk and protect vulnerable people involved in the provision of garden maintenance, landscaping and related services.