Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Barnet

Gardening Services Barnet is committed to preventing any form of modern slavery or human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to exploitation, outlines our due diligence and supplier oversight, and describes the reporting channels available to workers and stakeholders. As a local provider of garden maintenance and landscaping in Barnet and surrounding areas, we recognise our responsibility to act with integrity and transparency across all aspects of our work.

We operate a clear zero-tolerance policy that applies to all employees, subcontractors, suppliers and partners. Any instance of forced labour, involuntary servitude, debt bondage, or other abuses will not be tolerated and will trigger immediate investigation and appropriate action, including termination of contracts and referral to authorities where necessary. Our staff receive training to recognise signs of exploitation in the context of garden maintenance, landscaping and broader gardening services in Barnet.

Risk Assessment and Supplier Audits

To reduce the risk of modern slavery in our supply chain, we carry out regular risk assessments of our procurement activities. These assessments consider geographic factors, labour practices, and the nature of supplied goods and services. For example, suppliers providing horticultural labour, seasonal workers, or specialist materials are subject to enhanced scrutiny.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audit Programme

Our supplier audit programme includes:

• Pre-engagement checks: vetting of new vendors and contractors before onboarding.
• Contract clauses: standard clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws and the right to audit.
• On-site and remote audits: regular inspections, interviews and documentation reviews to verify employment practices and working conditions for garden labour, seasonal crews and subcontractors.
• Corrective action plans: where issues are identified we require prompt remediation and monitor implementation.

In our audits of Barnet garden service suppliers and related contractors we look for evidence of lawful pay, freely agreed employment, valid identity documentation, safe working environments and absence of coercion. Where supply chain partners fail to meet our standards, we work to remediate but will terminate relationships where necessary to protect workers.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain multiple, confidential reporting channels so that employees and external stakeholders can raise concerns safely. Reports may be made through internal managers, designated safeguarding officers, or anonymous reporting mechanisms. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and handled with confidentiality and care. Anyone raising a concern in good faith will be protected from retaliation under our whistleblowing provisions.

To ensure accessibility, reporting guidance is provided in plain language and is periodically communicated across teams delivering garden maintenance Barnet-wide. We encourage workers, suppliers and community members to report suspected exploitation.

Monitoring, Training and Annual Review

Gardening Services Barnet provides targeted training for managers and operational staff on identifying and responding to signs of modern slavery. Training covers safe recruitment practices, recognising indicators of trafficking and exploitation in landscaping and maintenance settings, and how to support affected individuals.

The company conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and of our anti-slavery policies and procedures. This review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, the volume and outcomes of reporting, and the results of training. It also updates risk assessments for our garden maintenance and landscaping activities across Barnet and nearby boroughs.

Conclusion: Gardening Services Barnet reiterates its strong commitment to preventing modern slavery. We will continue to strengthen our controls, support suppliers in meeting high ethical standards, and ensure robust reporting channels and annual oversight to protect workers and communities.