Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Uxbridge

Garden Maintenance Uxbridge is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and across our supply chain. This statement sets out our approach to identifying, assessing and mitigating risk related to forced labour, debt bondage and other forms of exploitation. Our zero-tolerance policy applies to every member of staff, contractors and suppliers engaged to provide garden care in Uxbridge or wider services, and reflects our belief that respect for human rights is fundamental to responsible business.

Policy and Approach

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy against modern slavery. All employees of Uxbridge garden maintenance teams receive training and sign up to our code of conduct on appointment. Uxbridge garden services are expected to meet the same high standards. Our procurement process includes checks to ensure labour standards are respected, and we will not engage with suppliers who fail to demonstrate appropriate safeguards.

Our commitments include transparent reporting, continuous improvement and proactive risk management. We define responsibilities at senior management level and embed modern slavery prevention in our supplier selection criteria. For operations providing garden maintenance in Uxbridge we require evidence of lawful, voluntary employment and verification of right-to-work where applicable. We apply these requirements consistently across landscaping, groundskeeping and seasonal workforce supply chains.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We conduct targeted supplier audits and due diligence on high-risk partners. Supplier audits are a key control in our strategy: they assess working conditions, recruitment practices and sub-contracting arrangements. Supplier audits are scheduled based on risk profiling, but may also be triggered by specific intelligence or concerns raised through our reporting mechanisms. Our audit process includes document checks, site visits and worker interviews where feasible.

Our audit outcomes inform a risk-based action plan. Where issues are identified we require immediate corrective actions and follow up verification. Repeated or serious breaches result in contract termination. We support suppliers to implement improvements through capacity building, sharing best practice and, where appropriate, time-bound remediation plans. The aim is to eliminate exploitative practices and raise standards across the sector providing garden care in Uxbridge.

To reinforce transparency we maintain records of audit findings, corrective actions and contractual commitments. Our procurement teams include modern slavery checks in supplier onboarding and renewal processes. We also encourage contractors and sub-contractors to adopt the same policies and to monitor their downstream suppliers.

We provide secure and accessible reporting channels so employees, workers and third parties can raise concerns. These reporting channels include anonymous whistleblowing options and an internal complaints process overseen by senior management. Reporting channels are communicated clearly to staff and workers, and we ensure that raising concerns will not result in retaliation. All reports are investigated promptly, documented and lead to proportionate remedial action.

Our ongoing activities include training for supervisors and contractors, integrating modern slavery considerations into tender evaluations and promoting awareness across the business. We use key performance indicators to measure progress and review the effectiveness of our controls. Our commitment to ethical labour practices extends to temporary workers, agency staff and seasonal hires used in Uxbridge garden maintenance projects.

An annual review of our modern slavery approach ensures the statement remains current and effective. Each year we assess policy effectiveness, the outcomes of supplier audits, and the volume and resolution of issues reported through our channels. The annual review drives continuous improvement, updates to risk assessments and any necessary policy or procedural changes, reflecting evolving risks in the landscaping and gardening sector.

In summary, our position as a provider of garden maintenance services in Uxbridge and surrounding areas is clear: we will not tolerate modern slavery in any form. Our measures — including supplier audits, robust reporting channels, ongoing training and an annual review — are designed to prevent, detect and address exploitation. We call on all partners who supply garden services Uxbridge-wide to align with these expectations.

We will continue to strengthen our processes, collaborate with industry stakeholders and act decisively where concerns arise. This statement applies to all business units and is reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant to the risks faced by Garden Maintenance Uxbridge, Uxbridge garden maintenance providers and the communities we serve.

Signed on behalf of the management team of Garden Maintenance Uxbridge, this document reflects our firm and continuing commitment to human rights, ethical employment and the elimination of forced labour from our operations and supply chains.