Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Addiscombe

Gardening Services Addiscombe is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our operations. This statement sets out our approach, policies and actions to ensure that our staff, contractors and supply chains are free from forced labour. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of exploitation and expect the same high standards from partners providing Addiscombe gardening services and associated works.

Our leadership team fully endorses the principles of fair treatment and transparency. We have adopted clear procedures to identify and address risks and to support workers who may be vulnerable. All employees receive training to recognise signs of coercion, debt bondage or unlawful restriction, and managers are instructed to escalate concerns immediately through specified reporting channels.

In line with our commitment as a provider of gardening services in Addiscombe, we continually assess the risk of modern slavery across our projects. We screen recruitment practices, require proof of legal right to work, and prohibit retention of identity documents. We actively monitor subcontractors and seasonal labour providers to ensure compliance with our standards and with applicable labour laws.

Supplier Audits, Due Diligence and Expectations

We conduct robust supplier audits and due diligence for all vendors supplying materials, equipment or labour to our Addiscombe garden services operations. Our procurement team follows a risk-based approach that prioritises suppliers in higher-risk categories. Requirements of our suppliers are set out in contract clauses that mandate adherence to ethical labour practices and permit audit access.

Key elements of our supplier audit and monitoring programme include:

• Pre-engagement checks — verification of business registration, workforce verification and ethical policies.
• On-site inspections — unannounced visits to review working conditions and payroll records for subcontracted teams.
• Contractual commitments — inclusion of anti-slavery clauses and the right to terminate where breaches are found.
• Corrective action plans — mandatory remediation steps and follow-up audits where issues are identified.

We use a combination of self-assessments, independent third-party audits and direct interviews with workers to validate our findings. Our approach to vetting and monitoring suppliers of Addiscombe garden services is designed to be proportionate and effective.

Reporting Channels, Worker Support and Continuous Improvement

We provide multiple secure reporting channels for employees, contractors and the public to raise concerns about suspected slavery or trafficking. Reports are treated confidentially and investigated promptly by our internal compliance team. We offer support measures, including safe referral to local agencies, support for victims and protection against retaliation for whistleblowers.

Our reporting framework emphasises accessibility: anonymous reporting options, clear escalation routes and regular communication about rights and protections. We stress that anyone involved with Addiscombe gardening services should feel empowered to report without fear.

The organisation maintains a cycle of review and improvement. We document findings from audits and reports and translate them into policy updates, training refreshers and contractual revisions. Our zero-tolerance stance is reinforced by practical steps to remediate any issues and prevent recurrence across the whole of our garden maintenance and landscaping provision.

Accountability is central: senior management reviews modern slavery risks and responses at least annually. We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated procedures, ensuring that our approach to preventing exploitation in local gardening services Addiscombe remains current and robust. The review includes assessment of supplier performance, training uptake, audit outcomes and any new or emerging risks.

By publishing this statement, Gardening Services Addiscombe reaffirms a strong commitment to ethical labour practices throughout our operations and supply chains. We will continue to drive improvements, maintain transparent oversight and work with partners to eradicate modern slavery from every part of our business and the wider sector of Addiscombe garden services.