Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Kilburn

Garden Maintenance Kilburn confirms its unwavering commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our activities. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy and the proactive steps our Kilburn garden maintenance teams take to identify, prevent and respond to any instances of exploitation in the workforce and supply chain.

Zero-tolerance policy: We adopt a zero tolerance stance to forced labour, bonded labour, involuntary servitude and human trafficking across all operations providing garden services in Kilburn and surrounding areas. All staff, subcontractors and suppliers are required to comply fully with our ethical standards. We strictly prohibit practices that undermine individual freedom and dignity and will act decisively on any breach.

Our approach to procurement and supplier management requires transparency and accountability. We map our supply chain for garden maintenance in Kilburn and perform targeted risk assessments on recruitment agencies, equipment suppliers and seasonal labour providers. Supplier audits and on-site checks form a core element of how we manage risk in our local and extended supply chains.

Supplier audits and due diligence

We operate a structured supplier audit programme for Kilburn garden maintenance contracts. Audits include documentation checks, interviews and where necessary unannounced visits. Key actions include:

• Verification of employment contracts and right-to-work checks;
• Review of pay practices and working hours;
• Assessment of recruitment practices, ensuring no fees are charged to workers;
• Evaluation of health and safety and welfare provisions for temporary and seasonal staff.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We maintain secure and confidential reporting channels for employees, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns about slavery or exploitation in garden services Kilburn. Reports can be made anonymously through internal channels and are investigated promptly and impartially. All reports are treated seriously and investigated without fear of retaliation.

We encourage an open culture where staff in garden maintenance in Kilburn are trained to recognise indicators of exploitation such as unusual control by others, restricted movement, or inconsistent documentation. Recruitment and HR teams receive regular training and guidance on identifying and reporting suspected cases and on the legal obligations related to modern slavery.

Contractual expectations: All contracts for landscaping and garden maintenance in Kilburn include clauses that require suppliers to comply with anti-slavery legislation and to permit audits. Non-compliance will lead to remediation plans, and repeated or severe breaches may result in contract termination and legal action.

We also work with industry partners and local stakeholders to share best practice, improve transparency and develop practical solutions to reduce the risk of exploitation in the horticulture and grounds maintenance sectors. Collaboration strengthens our ability to detect and prevent issues across the wider network of garden service providers.

Monitoring and continuous improvement are integral to our programme. We maintain records of audit outcomes, risk assessments and remedial actions, and use these to refine supplier selection criteria and operational controls. Regular reviews enable us to respond to emerging risks and adapt our policies.

Where issues are identified, corrective actions are prioritised to protect affected individuals and prevent recurrence. We require suppliers to implement corrective action plans and follow up with verification checks. Our commitment to ethical procurement extends to subcontracted services and labour providers in Kilburn.

Annual review and governance: This statement is reviewed at least once every year by senior management and the board. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our policies, supplier audits, reporting channels and training programmes and sets objectives for the following year. Garden Maintenance Kilburn will continue to publish updates on progress and strengthen measures to eradicate modern slavery from our operations and supply chain.