Garden Maintenance Feltham Modern Slavery Statement

Garden Maintenance Feltham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, bonded labour, child labour or exploitation. This statement sets out the steps we take as a local garden maintenance provider and Feltham landscaping contractor to identify, reduce and remediate risks of modern slavery.

Our commitment to ethical practice underpins everything we do. We expect all colleagues, subcontractors and suppliers engaged in garden maintenance in Feltham to comply with applicable labour laws and our Supplier Code of Conduct. Key elements include fair pay, freedom of movement, safe working conditions and respect for workers' rights. We refuse to tolerate exploitation and will act decisively where breaches are found.

Supplier due diligence and audits form a central part of our approach. We carry out pre-engagement checks and periodic supplier assessments for all third parties supplying goods and services to Feltham garden maintenance projects. Our supplier verification includes:

• Contractual assurances requiring compliance with anti-slavery standards;
• Document checks for right-to-work and payroll records;
• On-site and remote supplier audits where risk indicators arise.

Where audits identify concerns, we require time-bound corrective action plans and, where necessary, terminate contracts with persistent or serious non-compliant suppliers. We also provide support to help suppliers meet standards, including access to training and procedural templates designed for the garden maintenance sector and Feltham-based contractors.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We maintain clear reporting channels that are accessible, confidential and safe. Employees and third parties can raise concerns internally through line managers or HR, and we operate an independent reporting route for anonymity and protection. Our reporting policy emphasises non-retaliation and outlines procedures for:

How to report mechanisms, investigation protocols and support for affected individuals. Reports are investigated promptly, evidence is preserved, and appropriate remedial steps are taken where exploitation is found. We ensure affected workers receive assistance, including removal from harmful situations, support to access entitlements and referral to specialist services where required.

We also engage with local stakeholders, labour providers and recruitment agencies used in our Feltham garden maintenance operations to increase transparency and share best practice. Our contractual terms require partners to permit audits and to provide clear workforce records on request.

Training, awareness and supplier engagement

All staff and managers receive training to recognise indicators of modern slavery and the correct steps for escalation. We run periodic awareness sessions and provide guidance materials for field teams and contractors. Our supplier engagement programme includes:

• Plain-language briefings on our anti-slavery expectations;
• Capacity-building workshops for vendors and subcontractors;
• Templates for compliant recruitment and payroll practices.

Monitoring, remediation and continuous improvement are central to our enforcement approach. We monitor compliance through audit findings, reported incidents and routine management reviews. Where non-compliance is remedied, we follow up to ensure changes are embedded. Where exploitation is systemic or severe, we will terminate relationships and escalate to relevant authorities where appropriate.

As a practical matter, Feltham garden maintenance teams are encouraged to maintain worker voice through regular site briefings and confidential welfare checks. We maintain records of investigations, corrective actions and outcomes to inform future risk mitigation and supplier selection.

Annual review and governance: this modern slavery statement is reviewed at least once a year by senior management and the governing board to assess effectiveness, update policies and set improvement targets. The annual review includes an assessment of supplier audit outcomes, training completion rates, reported incidents and remediation measures. We aim to strengthen due diligence, extend supplier coverage and enhance transparency year on year.