Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Alperton

Garden Maintenance Alperton is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and corporate responsibility. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy towards slavery, human trafficking and forced labour across our operations and supply chains. As providers of garden maintenance in Alperton, we recognise the potential for exploitation in labour-intensive services and are determined to prevent it.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy and Purpose

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach: any instance of modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, or human trafficking found within our business or among our suppliers will result in immediate action. Garden maintenance Alperton expects all workers, contractors and suppliers to comply with this stance. We require adherence to lawful working hours, fair pay, voluntary employment and safe working conditions without threat or coercion.

To achieve these outcomes we apply proportionate measures across recruitment, contracting and procurement. Our supplier code of conduct explicitly forbids the use of bonded labour and deceptive recruitment practices. We incorporate clear contractual clauses that require suppliers to act in accordance with anti-slavery legislation and to permit reasonable audits.

Supplier Audits and Risk-Based Due Diligence

Risk-based supplier audits are a core control in our approach to managing slavery risks in Alperton garden maintenance and associated services. We prioritise suppliers operating in higher-risk sectors or geographies and those that provide manual labour. Audit activities include site visits, review of payroll and personnel records, worker interviews and verification of recruitment practices. Garden-care Alperton undertakes both announced and unannounced inspections when risk indicators arise.

We operate a graduated due diligence framework: new suppliers undergo pre-qualification checks; medium-risk suppliers receive desktop reviews and questionnaires; high-risk suppliers are subject to on-site inspections and mandatory corrective action plans. Our audit checklist includes:

• Verification of identity and right-to-work documents;
• Checks for withholding of wages, deposits or identity documents;
• Assessment of recruitment fees and intermediary use;
• Interview sampling to confirm voluntary employment and safe conditions.

Where non-compliance is found, we require time-bound remediation. Persistent or serious breaches lead to contract termination and referral to appropriate authorities. We maintain records of all findings and corrective actions to track supplier performance.

Reporting channels are central to detection and remediation. Staff, contractors and third parties are encouraged to raise concerns through confidential internal reporting mechanisms. We provide clear guidance that reports may be submitted without fear of retaliation, and we take allegations seriously, investigating promptly and proportionately. Our managers receive training on recognising signs of exploitation and on how to escalate concerns.

To support transparency we keep an internal register of reports and outcomes and periodically review trends to inform policy updates. We also require suppliers to implement equivalent reporting routes for their workforces and to notify us of any credible allegations.

Annual Review, Training and Continuous Improvement

The statement and our practices are reviewed annually to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks faced by Garden Maintenance Alperton services. Reviews consider audit findings, reported incidents, changes in our supply chain and developments in legislation. We commit to continuous improvement and to taking corrective measures where weaknesses are identified.

Training is provided to relevant employees and contractors to build awareness of modern slavery indicators and our reporting expectations. We promote a culture in which Alperton garden maintenance teams understand their responsibilities and feel empowered to act when concerns arise.

In summary, our approach blends prevention, detection and remediation: a firm zero-tolerance stance, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and an annual review process form the foundation of our response to modern slavery. Through these measures, garden maintenance Alperton seeks to protect workers, uphold human rights and ensure our services are delivered ethically and responsibly.