Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Colindale

Garden Maintenance Colindale confirms its firm and uncompromising commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across all operations. As a local provider of Colindale garden maintenance and grounds care, we recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and ensure that everyone involved in our supply chain and workforce is treated with dignity and respect. This statement sets out our policy framework and the actions we take to reduce risk.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, child labour and any form of exploitation. Our zero tolerance approach applies to our direct employees and to contractors engaged for garden maintenance in Colindale and neighbouring areas. Everyone who works on behalf of Garden Maintenance Colindale is required to comply with our standards and contractual terms that prohibit exploitative practices.

To support implementation, the company carries out due diligence across procurement, recruitment and contractor management. Our Colindale grounds care teams are briefed on recognising signs of modern slavery, and managers receive training on escalation procedures. We document findings and follow clear remediation steps when concerns arise, ensuring any victim receives appropriate support and referral, while pursuing corrective action with suppliers.

Supplier Audits and Responsible Sourcing

We maintain a robust supplier risk assessment programme for all providers of materials, equipment and labour used in our Colindale garden services. Supplier audits are conducted based on risk indicators such as recruitment practices, geographical risk, and the use of third-party labour providers. Audit outcomes inform contract renewals, required improvements and, where necessary, termination of relationships.

Our supplier audit process includes document review, on-site visits where feasible, and follow-up corrective action plans. We prioritise transparency and work collaboratively with suppliers to address non-compliance. Contractual clauses require compliance with anti-slavery standards and the right to audit, and we encourage the adoption of ethical recruitment and fair wage practices across the supply chain.

Garden Maintenance Colindale also incorporates risk-based checks into procurement decisions for equipment, plants and waste management services, ensuring that garden maintenance in Colindale is not inadvertently linked to exploitative practices.

Reporting Channels, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

We provide clear reporting channels for concerns about modern slavery. Employees, contractors and third parties can report issues through anonymous internal whistleblowing mechanisms and via designated internal managers. Reports are treated confidentially, investigated promptly, and escalated to senior leadership for action. The reporting framework is backed by an anti-retaliation policy to protect reporters.

To monitor effectiveness, we use a combination of metrics and regular reviews: audit results, training completion rates, incident reports and supplier corrective action uptake. These indicators inform risk mitigation and highlight areas for targeted improvement. We regularly review our policies to reflect changes in the law, emerging risks and best practice.

Our commitments include:

• Zero-tolerance policy against modern slavery across all operations and supply chains;
• Regular supplier audits and risk-based assessment of contractors and recruitment channels;
• Clear, confidential reporting channels and protection for whistleblowers;
• Training for staff and management on identifying and responding to indicators of exploitation;
• Contractual remedies and remediation plans where non-compliance is found.

Garden Maintenance Colindale conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement to assess progress and set objectives for the year ahead. The review includes evaluation of supplier audit findings, incident responses, training effectiveness and the overall impact of our policies on reducing vulnerability to exploitation.

We will continue to strengthen our approach to worker welfare across all Colindale maintenance services, collaborating with suppliers, community partners and industry bodies to share learning and promote ethical standards. Continuous improvement is central to our approach, and we will adapt processes to better identify and mitigate modern slavery risks.

Scope and accountability: This statement covers all operations where Garden Maintenance Colindale has direct control and extends to higher-risk suppliers where we exercise purchasing influence. Senior management endorses this policy and accepts responsibility for ensuring its effective implementation and oversight.

Approval and publication: This Modern Slavery Statement is issued on behalf of Garden Maintenance Colindale and will be reviewed at least once every 12 months. We are committed to open responsibility and to taking the necessary steps to ensure that our Colindale garden maintenance and grounds services remain free from slavery and human trafficking.