Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Wallington

Garden Maintenance Wallington is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and corporate responsibility. This Modern Slavery Statement explains our firm stance against forced labour, human trafficking and any form of modern slavery across our operations and supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, and we seek to ensure that everyone involved in our gardening services and garden upkeep in Wallington is treated with dignity and fairness. Our values require transparent practices in recruitment, employment and supplier relationships.

Scope and commitment

We recognise that garden maintenance in Wallington and the surrounding areas involves multiple suppliers, subcontractors and seasonal workers. To mitigate risk we have embedded anti-slavery commitments into our procurement and operational processes. This statement covers all employees, contractors and third-party providers engaged in Wallington garden maintenance, whether delivering landscaping, horticulture, waste removal or grounds management. We are clear: exploitation has no place in our business.

To implement our commitments we require suppliers to adhere to a Supplier Code of Conduct that reflects our anti-slavery expectations. Key actions we undertake include:

• Supplier screening: verification of identity, employment terms and labour conditions.
• Contract clauses: anti-slavery terms woven into supplier agreements for all garden service contracts and maintenance partnerships in Wallington.
• Worker protections: checks on payment practices, right-to-work evidence and supply chain transparency.

We operate a robust supplier audits programme to identify and address risks. Audits are tailored to the nature and scale of the supplier relationship and include site visits, documentary checks and interviews with staff where appropriate. For higher-risk suppliers we conduct enhanced due diligence and frequent follow-up audits. Our audit process is supported by training for procurement staff and site managers so they can spot indicators of exploitation and take prompt action. In addition to formal audits we maintain continuous monitoring through routine contract reviews.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We provide multiple, confidential reporting channels for employees, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns about modern slavery or unethical labour practices. Reports may be made anonymously where desired, and all allegations are investigated promptly and impartially. Our reporting framework includes clear escalation procedures, protection against retaliation and documented outcomes. We encourage anyone involved in Wallington garden maintenance to speak up if they suspect exploitation, and we treat every report seriously.

Annual review and continuous improvement are core to our approach. Each year we compile a report on anti-slavery performance across the business and our supply chain, review the effectiveness of our policies, and update risk assessments and audit priorities. Our annual review includes:

• Performance metrics such as audit completion rates, corrective actions taken and training delivered.
• Policy updates to reflect legislative changes, emerging risks and lessons learned from investigations in the garden services sector.
• Stakeholder engagement including internal teams and external suppliers to strengthen compliance.

Garden Maintenance Wallington recognises that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing endeavour that requires vigilance, resourcing and collaboration. We will continue to invest in supplier oversight, staff education and secure reporting mechanisms so that our local gardening operations and Wallington garden maintenance partners meet the highest ethical standards. This Modern Slavery Statement is approved by senior management and will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective and up to date. We remain resolute in our commitment: exploitation will not be tolerated in our supply chain or on any site where we operate, and we will act decisively where issues are identified.