Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Enfield

Gardening Services Enfield makes a clear and unequivocal commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery policy sets out our approach to risk management, supplier relationships and the steps we take to ensure that our garden services in Enfield do not contribute to exploitation. We treat this issue with the utmost seriousness and apply a zero-tolerance stance to any form of forced labour or human rights abuse.

Scope and Principles

Our statement covers all activities delivered by our Enfield gardening services teams and any third parties engaged to provide landscaping, garden maintenance in Enfield, or related support. We expect the same high standards of ethical conduct from suppliers, subcontractors and recruitment partners as we apply internally. We believe that transparency, due diligence and employee awareness are central to preventing modern slavery.

Zero-Tolerance Policy

Zero-tolerance is not a slogan for Gardening Service Enfield; it is an operational principle. Any evidence of coercion, deceptive recruiting, withholding of wages, excessive restrictions on movement, or retention of identity documents will trigger disciplinary and contractual remedies, up to and including termination of employment or supplier contracts and notification of the relevant enforcement authorities. We do not tolerate modern slavery in any form.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We carry out risk-based supplier assessments for all garden contractors, temporary labour providers and material suppliers used by our Enfield garden contractors. Our supplier audit programme combines documentation review with on-site visits for higher-risk partners. Audit checks include:

• Verification of worker identity and lawful right to work
• Review of payroll and payment practices
• Inspection of employment contracts and recruitment records
• Assessment of living and working conditions for supplied labour
• Confirmation of grievance and whistleblowing mechanisms

Audit outcomes inform risk ratings, corrective action plans and follow-up audits. Where non-compliance is identified, we require prompt remediation and monitor progress until standards are met. For serious or persistent breaches we will cease to engage the supplier and work to ensure affected workers receive support.

Training and Employee Awareness

All staff within our gardening services in Enfield, from field operatives to management, receive tailored training on recognising signs of modern slavery and the steps to take if concerns arise. Training is updated regularly and forms part of induction for new starters. We encourage a culture where employees feel empowered to speak up without fear of retaliation.

Reporting channels are vital to our approach. We maintain multiple confidential routes for raising concerns, including internal reporting lines, a managed whistleblowing process and third-party reporting options. Reports can be made anonymously where desired and are investigated promptly and thoroughly. We ensure that anyone raising a concern is protected from adverse treatment. Reporting channels are clearly communicated across the business and to contract partners.

In addition to internal reporting, we collaborate with local authorities and sector bodies when exploitation risks are identified. Our response plans prioritise the safety and welfare of any potentially exploited individuals and include cooperation with law enforcement, social services and specialist support organisations as appropriate. We are committed to remediation and to preventing recurrence.

Our modern slavery statement and policies are reviewed at least annually by senior leadership and governance committees. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, training, reporting processes and corrective actions, and updates our risk assessment and improvement plans accordingly. We publish updates to ensure ongoing transparency about the measures taken and our continued vigilance. Enfield gardening services must remain free from exploitation, and continuous improvement is central to how we operate.