Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Kensington
Garden Maintenance Kensington confirms a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in any part of our operations. This statement sets out how our Kensington garden maintenance services and wider gardening maintenance Kensington activities identify, prevent and address risks of exploitation. We are committed to ensuring that every gardener, contractor and supplier operates under lawful, safe and fair conditions.
Scope: This statement covers all activities carried out by Garden Maintenance Kensington and applies to workers directly employed by us and those engaged through subcontractors across the supply chain. Our approach to garden maintenance in Kensington is to integrate ethical labour practices into procurement, contracting and workforce management so that exploitation has no place in our gardens or on our worksites.
Our zero tolerance approach is enforced through clear contractual requirements, staff training and a programme of supplier audits. Supplier audits are risk-based and include documentary checks, site visits and worker interviews where appropriate. Audits for Kensington garden maintenance suppliers assess payroll records, right-to-work checks, working hours, health and safety compliance and grievance mechanisms to ensure there is no exploitation.
We require all contractors and subcontractors to comply with our anti-slavery policy as a condition of engagement. Garden maintenance in Kensington engagements include clauses requiring immediate remediation if modern slavery indicators are found, and the right to terminate agreements where suppliers fail to address serious concerns. Our procurement team evaluates new and existing suppliers on ethical criteria as well as commercial performance.
Reporting channels: We provide multiple secure ways for workers, suppliers and the public to report suspected modern slavery. Reports can be made anonymously and will be investigated promptly. Our internal procedures ensure impartial review and protection for whistleblowers. Key reporting options include:
- Designated internal reporting line managed by our compliance lead
- Confidential email reporting to a monitored mailbox
- External independent reporting through an appointed third-party hotline
Training and awareness form an essential part of our prevention strategy. Staff involved in Kensington garden care and general grounds maintenance receive regular training on identifying signs of exploitation, appropriate interview techniques and how to escalate concerns. We also provide guidance for suppliers so they understand expectations for ethical employment and compliance with labour laws.
Supplier audits are scheduled annually or more frequently for high-risk suppliers to garden services in the Kensington area. Audits use a combination of desktop due diligence and on-site inspections. Findings are recorded, and corrective action plans are agreed with timelines. Persistent non-compliance results in disqualification from tendering for Kensington garden maintenance contracts.
Annual Review and Continuous Improvement
We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies to measure effectiveness, identify emerging risks and update controls. Reviews consider audit outcomes, report investigations, training completion rates and supplier performance. Management reports include metrics and corrective actions; findings inform procurement decisions and staff development plans.