Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Fitzrovia

Garden Maintenance Fitzrovia is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach to ensuring ethical labour practices across our services, whether described as Fitzrovia garden maintenance, garden maintenance in Fitzrovia, or wider garden maintenance services Fitzrovia. We recognise our responsibility to identify and address risks, and we operate a zero-tolerance stance to any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking.

We embed the principles of fairness and transparency across workforce recruitment, contractor engagement and supply chains. Our policy applies to all employees, temporary staff and subcontractors engaged in landscaping, planting, lawn care and other grounds maintenance activities. All staff receive training on ethical labour standards, recognising indicators of exploitation and the steps to take if concerns arise.

Key commitments include a public pledge to maintain safe working conditions, fair pay and lawful employment practices. These commitments are reinforced through internal governance and are reflected in supplier contracts. We maintain a clear escalation process where breaches are taken seriously, and where non-compliance is identified immediate remedial action is required.

Our Zero-Tolerance Policy

Our zero-tolerance policy makes clear that any form of modern slavery is unacceptable. Any credible allegation triggers a formal investigation. Where suppliers or contractors are found to be involved in exploitative practices we will terminate relationships, report matters to the appropriate authorities and take steps to remediate affected individuals where possible. This applies across Garden Maintenance Fitzrovia operations and to third-party providers engaged to support our work.

We use a risk-based approach to protect vulnerable workers, with enhanced scrutiny for high-risk activities such as manual labour, seasonal planting and temporary staffing. Our procurement standards require evidence of lawful right to work, documented pay records and transparent working hours. We also encourage workers to report concerns without fear of retaliation and provide assurances of confidentiality where appropriate.

We ensure that supervisors and site managers are trained to spot signs of forced labour, debt bondage, restricted movement, confiscation of documents or other exploitation. The policy is reinforced by disciplinary measures and contract clauses that permit audits and corrective action for non-compliant suppliers.

Supplier Audits, Reporting Channels and Annual Review

Supplier audits form a central part of our approach. We conduct pre-engagement screening and periodic audits of high-risk suppliers and subcontractors. Audits include document checks, site visits and worker interviews where permitted. Findings are recorded and followed up with corrective action plans. Persistent failure to meet our standards results in contract termination and removal from approved supplier lists.

We maintain clear reporting channels to ensure concerns can be raised safely. These channels include confidential internal reporting lines, a formal incident reporting process and escalation to senior management. All reports are logged, assessed and investigated promptly. We do not require public contact details here, but our internal reporting mechanisms guarantee impartial handling and protection for whistleblowers.

Our annual review ensures continual improvement. Each year the senior management team reviews policy effectiveness, audit outcomes and reported incidents. The review evaluates supplier performance, training uptake and risk-mitigation measures, and updates this statement and related procedures where necessary. Results of the annual review inform training refreshers and supplier engagement strategies to strengthen compliance across all operations, whether described as garden maintenance Fitzrovia or broader grounds care.

In summary, Garden Maintenance Fitzrovia adopts a proactive stance against modern slavery through a combination of strict policies, regular supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a committed annual review process. We are resolute in our aim to ensure every person working with us is treated with dignity and fairness.

Our continuing actions include:

• Policy enforcement: consistent application of the zero-tolerance policy;
• Supplier oversight: targeted audits and contractual safeguards;
• Worker protection: confidential reporting and anti-retaliation assurances;
• Continuous improvement: annual reviews and training refreshers.

Through these measures Garden Maintenance Fitzrovia reaffirms its commitment to ethical employment and responsible sourcing across all aspects of our work.