Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance St Johns Wood

We, Garden Maintenance St Johns Wood, set out this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our commitment to preventing exploitation across our operations and supply chains. This statement applies to all employees, contractors, sub-contractors and partners engaged in St Johns Wood garden maintenance, including seasonal and permanent staff. Our aim is to be transparent about the steps we take to identify, prevent and address any modern slavery risks that may arise in the delivery of garden maintenance in St Johns Wood and surrounding areas.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Zero-tolerance is central to our approach. We will not tolerate forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, or any form of exploitation in any part of our business. Garden Maintenance St Johns Wood requires all staff and suppliers to comply with labour standards, legal employment practices and respect for human rights. Any breach of this policy will result in immediate investigation and proportionate action, which may include contract termination and referral to authorities.

Key Commitments and Actions

Our key actions include targeted due diligence, robust supplier audits and mandatory contractual clauses that prohibit modern slavery. These commitments are reflected in practical measures we implement across our procurement and operational activities:

• Contractual requirements — all suppliers must attest to compliance with anti-slavery standards.
• Pre-engagement checks — verification of right to work and transparent recruitment practices.
• Immediate corrective action — remediation plans for any identified issues.

We maintain a structured supplier audit programme focused on high-risk tiers of our supply chain. Audits combine documentation reviews, site visits and worker interviews where appropriate. Supplier audits are prioritized on the basis of risk factors such as recruitment practices, use of third-party labour providers, and geographic or sectoral indicators of vulnerability. Findings lead to a graded response: from improvement plans and additional monitoring to contract termination for persistent non-compliance.

Reporting channels are essential to early detection and prevention. We provide multiple, confidential routes for raising concerns about modern slavery, exploitation or unethical conduct. Employees, contractors and third parties are encouraged to report safely and without fear of retaliation. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly by trained personnel, with appropriate protective measures for reporters and affected individuals.

We emphasise rigorous due diligence in procurement. All new suppliers undergo risk screening and existing suppliers are periodically reassessed. Our procurement team integrates anti-slavery checks into vendor selection, contractual documentation and performance monitoring for all garden maintenance suppliers in St Johns Wood. This includes requirements for transparent pay practices, limits on recruitment fees and direct employment wherever possible.

Training forms a core part of our prevention strategy. We provide targeted training to staff involved in procurement, site management and HR to help them recognise indicators of exploitation and follow our reporting procedures. Training is refreshed regularly and adapted to emerging risks. We also communicate our expectations to suppliers and sub-contractors as part of ongoing relationship management.

Monitoring and continuous improvement guide our response. We collate data from audits, reports and internal reviews to monitor trends, measure effectiveness and drive improvements. Where risks are identified, we work with suppliers to implement corrective actions and monitor outcomes. Persistent or serious breaches result in formal sanctions and removal from our supply chain. Our approach balances remediation for victims with decisive action against non-compliant parties.

Annual review and governance We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and related policies. The review evaluates the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels and training. Results of the annual assessment are considered by senior management and inform updates to procedures and resource allocation. This statement is approved at leadership level and updated as necessary to reflect changes in law, sector guidance and our operational footprint in St Johns Wood garden maintenance.

In conclusion, Garden Maintenance St Johns Wood is committed to acting ethically and responsibly to prevent modern slavery in all forms. We will continue to strengthen our controls, work collaboratively with suppliers and provide safe reporting channels to ensure that the gardens and green spaces we maintain are managed without exploitation and with respect for human dignity.