Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Hendon

Gardening Services Hendon is committed to eradicating all forms of modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour from our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out how our Hendon garden services and Hendon gardening services teams implement a clear, enforceable approach to protect vulnerable workers. We recognise that transparency and active management are essential to prevent exploitation and to promote ethical working conditions across all our garden maintenance Hendon contracts.

Our zero-tolerance policy

We maintain a zero-tolerance position on modern slavery. Garden services Hendon will not tolerate any form of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, or human trafficking in our workforce or within the businesses we contract. All staff, contractors and suppliers are required to comply with this policy and with contractual clauses that allow us to investigate and remove any party found to be involved in modern slavery.

We set clear expectations for all partners and suppliers. Our supplier code of conduct for the gardening company Hendon network requires:

• Compliance with employment law and worker rights;
• Fair wages and transparent working hours;
• No retention of identity documents or unlawful deductions;
• Cooperation with supplier audits and corrective actions.

Due diligence and risk assessment

We carry out ongoing due diligence and risk assessments across the supply chain for gardening services in Hendon. This includes mapping suppliers, identifying higher-risk routes and roles, and verifying recruitment and subcontracting practices. Our procurement teams conduct pre-engagement checks and ensure that agency workers and subcontractors meet our standards before they are authorised to work on any garden services Hendon contract.

Reporting channels and worker protection are essential. We operate multiple confidential reporting channels to allow workers, contractors and members of the public to raise concerns safely and without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made via our anonymous internal whistleblowing system, direct line management escalation or a dedicated helpline managed by an independent third party. We commit to investigating all allegations promptly and to providing support, including referrals to specialist services for affected individuals.

To ensure the effective functioning of reporting channels, we provide regular training for supervisors and staff in the field so that complaints are handled sensitively and expediently. Our monitoring programme emphasises the rights of workers and the importance of preserving evidence and confidentiality when allegations arise.

Supplier audits, monitoring and corrective action are pivotal to our approach. We perform scheduled and risk-based audits of suppliers and subcontractors who supply labour or goods to our Hendon landscaping and gardening operations. Audits include document checks, on-site interviews and assessments of recruitment and payment practices. Where non-compliance is identified, we require documented corrective action plans, set deadlines for remediation and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships.

Training and capacity building are provided across our organisation. All staff involved in hiring, procurement and supervision receive education on the indicators of modern slavery, lawful recruitment practices and how to respond to concerns. We encourage a culture where employees understand that preventing exploitation is part of their role and that reported issues will be treated seriously.

Annual review and continuous improvement: Our statement and associated policies are reviewed at least once a year by senior management and the board. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels and training programmes. Findings lead to action plans that strengthen controls, enhance supplier engagement and improve transparency across all garden services Hendon operations.

Accountability: The leadership team of Gardening Services Hendon formally endorses this statement and accepts responsibility for ensuring its implementation. We will continue to work with suppliers, industry bodies and relevant stakeholders to raise standards and to drive out modern slavery wherever it may occur within the horticulture and landscaping sectors.

By publishing this Modern Slavery Statement for our Hendon garden services, we reaffirm our commitment to ethical supply chains, responsible employment practices and the protection of human rights. We will report on progress and on actions taken to prevent, detect and remediate modern slavery in our operations.

Signed off by authorised leadership — Gardening Services Hendon will continue to monitor performance and update this statement as part of an evolving programme of continuous improvement and compliance.