Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Tooting

Garden Maintenance Tooting affirms a clear and unwavering commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our business. This statement sets out the steps that our Tooting garden maintenance team takes to ensure that exploitation has no place within our operations or supply chains. Our policy is zero-tolerance towards any form of forced labour, bonded labour, or human trafficking.

We operate across the local borough offering garden maintenance in Tooting and surrounding communities and recognise our responsibility to protect the rights and dignity of every worker. This modern slavery statement reflects our ongoing duty to identify, mitigate and remedy any risks associated with people working under conditions that may amount to modern slavery.

All staff, contractors and suppliers are expected to uphold our standards. Tooting garden services personnel receive training to recognise indicators of exploitation and to understand the correct response channels. We require that recruitment is fair, transparent and never involves fees charged to workers or the retention of identity documents.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Supplier Expectations

Our zero-tolerance policy applies firm consequences for breaches, including contract termination and referral to appropriate authorities. We communicate clear requirements to suppliers and subcontractors that provide goods and labour for garden maintenance and landscaping projects. All third parties contracting with Garden Maintenance Tooting must comply with our standards as a condition of engagement.

We conduct regular supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance. Audit activities include document reviews, on-site inspections where applicable, and interviews with workers. Key audit checkpoints include:

• Verification of lawful employment documentation and age checks
• Confirmation that no recruitment fees have been charged to workers
• Assessment of working hours, pay records and safe working conditions

When non-compliance is identified we require corrective action plans, timelines for remediation and follow-up audits. Serious or persistent breaches trigger immediate contract review and possible termination. We believe that effective supplier audits are central to reducing the risk of modern slavery in garden care operations.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain clear, confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made internally through a designated line manager or an appointed compliance officer and may be submitted anonymously where desired. All allegations are treated seriously and investigated promptly.

Our reporting framework includes documented procedures to protect whistleblowers and to ensure timely responses. Case management tracks investigations, corrective actions and outcomes to ensure transparency and accountability. We encourage openness and provide support for any worker impacted by suspected exploitation.

Annual review and continuous improvement are integral to our approach. Each year Garden Maintenance Tooting publishes an internal review of our modern slavery risk assessment, audit results and remediation activities. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our policies, training programs and supplier due diligence. Findings lead to updated procedures, enhanced supplier engagement and targeted training where needed.