Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Addiscombe

Garden Maintenance Addiscombe is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking do not take place in any part of our operations or supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach to prevention, detection and remediation. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, servitude, child labour and any form of exploitation.

Our obligations as a local provider of Addiscombe garden maintenance and wider garden care services are taken seriously. We require all employees, contractors and partners to comply with our code of conduct and the law. We provide training and awareness programs so our teams can recognise the signs of exploitation and act decisively. This document sets out our core commitments: prevention, due diligence, supplier audits and clear reporting channels.

As part of our proactive safeguards, we operate a robust supplier engagement and audit programme specifically tailored to the needs of garden maintenance in Addiscombe. We perform regular supplier audits, risk assessments and checks on labour practices for new and existing suppliers. Audits include contract reviews, verification of employment terms, right-to-work checks and on-site inspections where appropriate. We prioritise suppliers who demonstrate ethical employment practices and a commitment to worker welfare.

Our Policies and Controls

We maintain a clear zero-tolerance stance: any confirmed instance of modern slavery will result in immediate action, including contract termination, remediation for affected individuals and referral to the appropriate authorities. Our procurement process integrates social risk criteria and we require suppliers to accept our standards as a condition of supply to ensure that garden care Addiscombe operations remain free from exploitation.

We deploy a range of mitigation measures:

• Due diligence: risk-based screening of suppliers and recruitment agents prior to engagement;
• Supplier audits: scheduled and unannounced reviews that examine payroll, contracts and working conditions;
• Remediation: clear corrective action plans and worker support where breaches are identified.

Reporting Channels and Annual Review

We provide secure and confidential reporting channels for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reports may be made through internal confidential routes and an anonymous escalation process. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and managed with sensitivity to protect victims. Our whistleblowing approach is supported by training to ensure everyone involved in garden maintenance services in and around Addiscombe knows how to report concerns.

Governance and Continuous Improvement

Governance of this statement is overseen by senior management who are responsible for implementation, monitoring and enforcement across all parts of our business. We track performance metrics related to supplier compliance, audit findings and remediation outcomes. Garden Maintenance in Addiscombe forms a central part of our community responsibility and we strive to operate transparently and ethically.

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies to reflect evolving risks, supply chain changes and best practices. The annual review will assess the effectiveness of our risk controls, the results of supplier audits, the adequacy of reporting channels and the impact of training programs. Findings from the review will inform improvements and any necessary policy updates.

Through continued vigilance, targeted supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and an unwavering zero-tolerance position, Garden Maintenance Addiscombe aims to ensure that our services are delivered with respect for human rights. We will continue to work with partners and stakeholders to strengthen our defences against modern slavery and support the welfare of all workers across our operations and supply network.