Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Twickenham

Garden Maintenance Twickenham is committed to the highest standards of ethics and human rights across our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy to forced labour, human trafficking and other exploitative practices. We affirm that zero-tolerance is not only a principle but a practical requirement embedded in our hiring, procurement and operational processes for garden maintenance in Twickenham and surrounding areas.

Our approach extends to all staff, subcontractors and suppliers engaged in garden maintenance services. We require compliance with UK and international labour standards and insist on transparent employment terms. Staff training and awareness programmes cover how to recognise, report and remediate potential indicators of slavery or exploitation. As a Twickenham garden maintenance provider, we prioritise safe working conditions, fair pay and the right to freedom of movement for every worker.

Supplier accountability is central to our prevention strategy. We conduct targeted supplier audits, vetting and ongoing monitoring for businesses that provide goods or services to our gardens and landscaping teams. Key elements include:

• Pre-engagement due diligence and risk assessment
• Contractual clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery standards
• Periodic audits and on-site inspections
• Corrective action plans where non-compliance is identified

Supplier Audits, Due Diligence and Remediation

We operate a proportionate audit programme for supplier networks supporting garden upkeep and horticultural supplies. Our audit methodology targets high-risk categories and uses a mix of remote checks and physical visits. Audits evaluate recruitment practices, wage payment records, working hours, and the presence of recruitment fees. If exploitation is found, we apply staged remediation, which may include contract termination, worker restitution and cooperation with law enforcement where necessary.

We maintain multiple reporting channels to ensure anyone can report concerns safely and confidentially. Reports can be raised anonymously and are treated with strict confidentiality. Our reporting framework includes an internal whistleblowing route, escalation to senior management, and a formal incident response team trained to investigate, support victims and coordinate remedial action. All reports are logged, assessed for risk and tracked to resolution.

Garden care in Twickenham requires collaboration with many small suppliers and contractors; therefore, our procurement team integrates anti-slavery criteria into supplier selection and contract management. We carry out checks on labour intermediaries, confirm right-to-work documentation and mandate that subcontractors disclose any third-party labour providers. Continuous improvement is driven by lessons learned from audits, stakeholder engagement and regulatory developments.

Monitoring, Reporting and Annual Review

The Board and senior leadership regularly review our modern slavery risk profile for Twickenham garden maintenance operations. We maintain clear KPIs to monitor audit coverage, corrective actions completed and employee training completion rates. Data from audits and reports informs our risk-based prioritisation and drives resource allocation for prevention and remediation activities.

Our annual review cycle ensures the modern slavery statement, policies and practices remain effective and up to date. Each year we publish an internal report summarising findings, actions taken and planned improvements. This review considers changes in our supply chain, operational footprint and regulatory expectations so that our response stays robust for Twickenham garden maintenance and related services.

In conclusion, Garden Maintenance Twickenham reiterates its unwavering commitment to eliminate modern slavery and human trafficking from our operations and supply chain. We expect the same high standards from our suppliers and partners. Responsibility for implementing this statement rests with senior management and our compliance team, and we will continue to refine our measures — including supplier audits, reporting channels and an annual review — to ensure meaningful protection for all workers.