Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Tooting

Gardening Services Tooting is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our organisation and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach, actions and ongoing commitments. We recognise our duty to ensure that Tooting gardening services and related work are delivered ethically, with dignity and respect for every worker involved, whether employed directly or engaged through a subcontractor.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of slavery, forced labour, servitude or human trafficking in the provision of our gardening services in Tooting. All employees, contractors and partners are expected to adhere to this policy. Breaches of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of contracts and referral to the appropriate authorities where criminal conduct is suspected.

Our commitments are embedded in operational practice across Gardeners Tooting and cover recruitment, working hours, pay and welfare standards. We ensure that all staff receive clear written contracts, are paid at least the National Minimum Wage where applicable, and are free to leave employment after providing reasonable notice. We also ensure that no worker is charged fees for recruitment and that personal identification documents are never withheld.

To make these commitments practical we deploy a rigorous supplier management programme for our Tooting garden services suppliers. This includes due diligence checks before onboarding and ongoing supplier audits to verify compliance with our modern slavery standards. Audits are risk-based and focus on payroll, recruitment records, working conditions and contract terms.

The supplier audit process contains specific steps designed to identify and mitigate risk:

• Risk assessment: evaluate country of origin, sector risk and labour intensity.
• Documentation review: inspect contracts, payslips and recruitment invoices.
• On-site visits: conduct in-person inspections where necessary.
• Corrective action: require remediation plans and verify implementation.

We maintain clear reporting channels to enable workers, contractors, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made internally through designated managers or anonymously through our whistleblowing arrangements. We treat all reports seriously, investigate promptly and ensure appropriate support for affected individuals.

Reporting channels include an internal reporting line, a protected anonymous process for whistleblowing and escalation to senior management where warranted. All reports are subject to a documented investigation process and outcome records are retained for audit and improvement purposes. We also encourage suppliers to adopt equivalent channels and to inform their own workforces about their rights.

In addition to audits and reporting, we provide training for our staff and those who work on behalf of our business. Training covers spotting the signs of exploitation, how to report concerns and the steps the organisation will take after a report. This education supports a culture of vigilance across all parts of our Tooting gardening operations.

Our governance arrangements include senior accountability and regular review. The board and senior leadership have responsibility for modern slavery compliance and review progress against KPIs linked to supplier performance, audit outcomes and training completion rates. We also ensure effective record-keeping to demonstrate the actions taken and their impact.

We commit to an annual review of this statement and our processes. Each year we will assess the effectiveness of our due diligence, the results of supplier audits, any incidents reported through our channels and the remediation measures taken. Findings from the annual review will inform continuous improvement and adjustment of our risk-based approach.

In summary, Gardening Services Tooting adopts a proactive stance to prevent modern slavery across our garden maintenance and landscaping operations. Through a zero-tolerance policy, robust supplier audits, confidential reporting channels and a formal annual review, we strive to protect everyone involved in delivering quality Tooting gardening services and to act with integrity in every part of our supply chain.