Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Brixton Commitment

Garden Maintenance Brixton confirms its unwavering commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of its operations. This statement outlines the steps taken by our Brixton garden maintenance team to ensure that every person involved in our services is treated fairly and with dignity. We recognise our responsibility as a local provider of garden maintenance Brixton services to set and maintain high standards across our workforce and supply chain.

Our organisation operates a zero-tolerance policy to any form of modern slavery, forced labour, child labour or human trafficking. This applies to all employees, contractors and partners engaged in providing garden care in Brixton and surrounding areas. We ensure the highest level of integrity in recruitment, contracting and site operations, and we will take decisive action where violations are found.

To strengthen our approach to preventing exploitation, Garden Maintenance Brixton maintains clear contractual terms and expectations for all suppliers and subcontractors. Our procurement process for Brixton garden care services includes verification of labour practices, identity checks and confirmation of lawful entitlements to work. We require evidence that suppliers are aligned with our ethical standards and have policies to prevent exploitation.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We conduct regular supplier audits to assess compliance with our anti-slavery responsibilities. These audits combine documentation review, supplier self-assessment questionnaires and, where appropriate, on-site inspections. For third-party contractors used in Brixton landscaping maintenance, audits are scheduled based on risk profiles and past performance.

Our due diligence process includes risk-based screening of suppliers and periodic reassessment. We prioritise suppliers with higher exposure to vulnerable labour or complex subcontracting chains. Where risks are identified, we implement corrective action plans, monitor progress and can suspend or terminate relationships where improvements are not made.

Key elements of our supplier management are captured below:

• Risk assessment — systematic review of supply chain risks and hotspots;
• Contractual safeguards — clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery standards;
• Audit and verification — scheduled checks, worker interviews and documentation reviews.

Reporting Channels, Training and Annual Review

We provide multiple, accessible reporting channels so staff, workers and third parties can raise concerns securely and without fear of retaliation. These reporting options include confidential internal reporting lines and escalation procedures for serious allegations. Reports are investigated promptly by trained personnel and, where appropriate, escalated to external authorities. We maintain anonymity options and do not tolerate retaliation against whistleblowers.

Training is an essential part of our approach to preventing modern slavery within our Brixton garden maintenance operations. All staff receive regular training on recognising signs of exploitation, how to report concerns and the expectations of our zero-tolerance policy. Supervisors and procurement staff complete enhanced training on supplier assessment and audit preparation. We encourage an organisational culture that is vigilant, informed and aligned with human rights principles.

Garden Maintenance Brixton undertakes an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our related policies and procedures. This review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, reporting mechanisms and training programmes, and considers emerging risks in the wider sector. Any identified improvements are implemented and tracked to completion. We will update this statement as required to reflect progress and new commitments to eradicating modern slavery in our sphere of influence.