Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Wandsworth

Our commitment

Garden Maintenance Wandsworth is committed to upholding human rights and eliminating any form of modern slavery from our operations and supply chain. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards slavery, forced labour, human trafficking and any exploitation. This statement sets out the steps Wandsworth garden maintenance teams take to prevent, detect and address modern slavery risks across our services, whether delivering residential lawn care, commercial landscaping or community green-space upkeep.

Scope and responsibilities

The policy applies to all employees, contractors and subcontractors engaged by Garden Maintenance Wandsworth and extends to our suppliers and partners. Senior management and the board take ownership of oversight, while operational managers and site supervisors are responsible for local implementation. We expect the same standards from every supplier involved in garden maintenance in Wandsworth and from those who provide plant hire, seasonal labour or outsourced logistics.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy that is communicated to staff at recruitment and through regular training. Recruitment checks include right-to-work verification, transparent wage and hours records and confirmation that workers are not subject to undue restrictions on movement or access to identity documents. Our induction materials emphasise that forced labour will not be tolerated and encourage staff to raise concerns through available channels without fear of retaliation.

Supplier due diligence is a key pillar of our approach to preventing modern slavery. Before engaging new suppliers, we assess their policies, labour practices and contractual commitments. We prioritise working with suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with labour standards and who share our commitment to ethical practices. Regular conversations and written assurances form part of our procurement checks for garden-maintenance suppliers operating in Wandsworth and neighbouring boroughs.

We carry out supplier audits and risk-based reviews. These include on-site visits, review of payroll and timesheet records, checks on subcontracting practices and verification of recruitment processes. Where higher risk is identified—such as seasonal labour providers or third-party cleaning and waste handlers—we implement enhanced audits and require corrective action plans. Our supplier audit programme is documented and tracked to ensure issues are closed out promptly.

To support accountability we maintain clear reporting channels for employees and third parties. Workers can report concerns through anonymous hotlines, direct reporting to line managers, or via a confidential e-mail process. Reports are handled promptly, investigated impartially and, where necessary, escalated to senior management. We guarantee non-retaliation for those raising genuine concerns and offer support to affected individuals during investigations.

In addition to internal channels, we encourage suppliers to notify us of any suspected violations and to co-operate fully with investigations. Our approach to remediation prioritises the welfare of any worker found to be exploited and seeks to restore rights, wages and, where needed, access to legal and social support. We document remediation outcomes and lessons learned to improve future practice across our garden maintenance services.

Training, monitoring and continuous improvement

All staff and relevant contractors receive training on identifying signs of modern slavery, using reporting mechanisms, and understanding their responsibilities. We monitor compliance through periodic reviews, supplier performance metrics and targeted audits. Wandsworth garden maintenance teams receive refresher training annually and whenever we identify new risks or changes in operating practices.

Annual review and governance

We perform an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies to ensure they remain effective and reflect evolving risks within the sector. The review assesses the results of supplier audits, the volume and nature of reports received through reporting channels, remediation outcomes and training uptake. Findings are reported to senior leadership and used to update procedures.

Key elements of our governance include:

• Regular supplier audits and documented corrective action plans;
• Clear, accessible reporting channels for workers and third parties;
• Mandatory training on modern slavery for employees and contractors;
• Annual policy review and public reporting on progress;
• Contractual clauses requiring suppliers to comply with anti-slavery standards.

Garden-maintenance Wandsworth is dedicated to continuous improvement. We will continue to collaborate with industry partners, local authorities and community stakeholders to strengthen protections, share best practice and ensure that our landscape and gardening services are delivered in a manner consistent with human rights and ethical labour standards.