Garden Maintenance Herne Hill — Modern Slavery Statement

Garden Maintenance Herne Hill is committed to protecting human rights and preventing all forms of modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We adopt a zero-tolerance stance against any form of forced labour, servitude, or exploitation in the provision of our garden services. This statement outlines our policies, controls and the practical steps we take to reduce the risk of modern slavery in Herne Hill garden maintenance and related activities.

Our zero-tolerance policy

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy for modern slavery: anyone found to be engaging in or facilitating forced labour, bonded labour, or human trafficking will face immediate and decisive action. This applies to all staff, contractors and business partners involved in our garden upkeep Herne Hill operations. We require that all workers are treated fairly, receive lawful pay, retain the right to leave employment, and are not charged recruitment fees. Our Herne Hill maintenance teams are expected to uphold these standards at all times.

To deliver on this policy we implement robust due diligence and verification processes. These include background checks for recruitment agencies, contractual assurances that suppliers comply with human rights standards, and documented expectations in supplier agreements. We insist on written confirmations from subcontractors that their workforce is recruited and engaged ethically and legally. In cases where non-compliance is identified, we will work to remediate issues and, if necessary, terminate relationships.

Supplier audits, checks and continuous monitoring

Our supplier audit programme for garden maintenance in Herne Hill combines desk-based assessments with on-site visits where appropriate. Audits assess working conditions, hours, wage payments, identity and right-to-work checks, and the absence of exploitative practices. Audit findings are recorded and acted upon: corrective action plans are agreed with suppliers and monitored until completion. We also use a risk-based approach to prioritise suppliers for review, focusing on higher-risk services and geographies.

We maintain clear expectations through policies and contractual clauses, and we provide training to procurement staff and supervisors so they can identify indicators of modern slavery. Supplier audits are supported by worker interviews, payroll inspections and verification of recruitment practices to ensure no fees have been unlawfully charged to workers.

Reporting channels are vital. We offer secure and confidential routes for workers and third parties to report concerns about modern slavery in Herne Hill garden maintenance and associated services. Reports can be made through internal reporting systems, anonymous hotlines operated by third parties, or through designated safeguarding officers within the organisation. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and appropriate remedial action is taken.

Our response to credible reports follows a clear process: immediate risk assessment, protection measures for affected workers, investigation with documented findings, and remediation. Where criminal conduct is suspected, we will work with law enforcement and other authorities. Where employment abuses are identified, we will prioritise the welfare of the worker and seek fair outcomes including restitution and safer employment alternatives.

Training and awareness are critical to our prevention efforts. All staff involved in Herne Hill garden maintenance operations receive mandatory training on recognising the signs of exploitation, appropriate recruitment standards and how to use reporting channels. Supervisors receive enhanced training on conducting supplier checks and supporting vulnerable workers.

Annual review and continuous improvement: we review this Modern Slavery Statement and our related policies at least once every 12 months. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audit results, training uptake and logged reports. Outcomes from the review inform policy updates, resource allocation and improvements in supplier management and monitoring.

We are committed to transparency and ongoing progress. For garden maintenance services across Herne Hill we will continue to strengthen our mitigation measures, prioritise high-risk areas, and work collaboratively with partners to prevent modern slavery. Our obligations extend beyond compliance: we seek to promote ethical practices throughout the local supply chain and ensure dignified, lawful employment for all involved in Herne Hill garden maintenance.

Key actions include:

• Regular supplier audits and documented corrective action plans
• Mandatory staff and contractor training on modern slavery awareness
• Secure and confidential reporting channels for workers and stakeholders
• Annual review of policies and continuous improvement of controls

Garden upkeep Herne Hill remains resolute in its commitment: we will not tolerate modern slavery in any form and we will proactively take steps to detect, report and remediate abuses wherever they may occur.