Modern Slavery Statement for Garden Maintenance Brimsdown

Garden Maintenance Brimsdown is committed to a zero-tolerance policy on modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour across all operations. As a provider of Brimsdown garden maintenance services we recognise our responsibility to take a proactive stance: we will not tolerate exploitation in our workforce, subcontractors, or supply chain. This statement sets out the steps we have implemented and will continue to strengthen to prevent modern slavery in any part of our business.

Our commitment applies to all colleagues, contractors and partners engaged in garden maintenance in Brimsdown and surrounding areas. We train staff to identify risks, encourage ethical recruitment, and maintain employment practices that ensure fair pay and safe working conditions. Strong procurement standards and contract clauses make compliance with anti-slavery laws a condition of doing business with us.

We maintain a focused programme of supplier due diligence and audits. Key elements include:

• Periodic supplier assessments and on-site audits to review labour practices.
• Supplier questionnaires that screen for forced labour, illegal recruitment fees and subcontracting without consent.
• Corrective action plans and escalation up to contract termination where breaches are found.

Prevention, Detection and Reporting Channels

We encourage an open culture where concerns can be raised without fear of reprisal. Our internal reporting channels include an anonymous whistleblowing mechanism and direct reporting to line managers and the appointed compliance officer. Reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and confidentially, and appropriate remedial action is taken where necessary. Anyone who suspects modern slavery is encouraged to use these channels immediately.

Supplier audits and contract management are central to our approach: we conduct scheduled and ad-hoc inspections, review payroll records, verify right-to-work documentation and assess living and working conditions for subcontractor staff. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships with any supplier who fails to demonstrate acceptable standards.

To reinforce expectations we include anti-slavery clauses in procurement contracts, require suppliers to cascade policies to their own supply chains, and work collaboratively to remediate issues. Brimsdown maintenance teams receive ongoing training on spotting indicators of exploitation and the correct escalation routes.

Monitoring, Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

We monitor performance using key indicators such as audit completion rates, number of supplier corrective actions, and instances of substantiated reports. These metrics are reviewed regularly by senior management and used to refine controls. Our approach to preventing modern slavery in garden maintenance services combines verification, supplier engagement and worker-centred remedies to reduce risk across the supply chain.

An annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement is conducted to ensure it remains effective and aligned with evolving legal requirements and best practice. The review examines the efficacy of audits, training uptake, incident response times and remediation outcomes. Findings lead to improvements in policy, resource allocation and supplier oversight.

In closing, Garden Maintenance Brimsdown reaffirms its zero tolerance position. We maintain clear reporting channels, robust supplier audits and a commitment to regular, transparent annual reviews. By integrating these measures into daily operations and procurement, Garden maintenance in Brimsdown will continue to uphold human rights and labour standards. This statement will be publicly reviewed each year and updated as necessary to reflect our continuous improvement and accountability to ethical practices.