Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Chelsea

Garden Maintenance Chelsea is committed to preventing modern slavery in all forms throughout our operations and supply chains. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy that applies to workers, contractors and the third parties that support our Chelsea garden maintenance and landscaping services. Our statement reflects our belief that every person engaged by or working with our organisation should do so freely and fairly, and that exploitation, forced labour or human trafficking have no place in our workforce or the broader gardening and maintenance sector. We will not tolerate modern slavery in any of our activities.

Our core policies include ethical employment standards, transparent recruitment, and regular training for staff and subcontractors involved in garden maintenance in Chelsea and surrounding areas. We require that all personnel have the right to work, receive appropriate pay, and are engaged under lawful conditions. To reinforce these commitments, we maintain a documented code of conduct and supplier expectations that are reviewed and updated periodically. These principles are integral to how we deliver Chelsea garden maintenance services.

Supplier due diligence and rigorous supplier audits form the backbone of our prevention strategy. We perform risk-based assessments of suppliers and contractors, which include site visits, documentation checks and interviews to verify working conditions, wages and recruitment practices. Where necessary we require corrective action plans with specific timelines. Our procurement team evaluates potential partners for compliance with anti-slavery standards before engagement and continues to monitor through contractual clauses that mandate compliance with anti-slavery laws and our policies.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We provide multiple, confidential reporting channels so that employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns about suspected slavery, trafficking or labour exploitation without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made internally through our management team and escalated to an appointed compliance lead. We investigate all allegations promptly, ensure protective measures for whistleblowers and, where substantiated, take disciplinary action, terminate contracts and involve appropriate authorities. Transparency and safe reporting are essential to our Chelsea maintenance and garden care ethics.

Our supplier audit procedures are enhanced by a set of practical checks designed specifically for the landscaping and garden maintenance supply chain. These include verification of employment records, inspection of accommodation where provided, examination of recruitment fees and monitoring of working hours. Key verification steps include:

• Identity and right-to-work checks for staff and subcontractors
• Interviews with workers about wages and contractual terms
• Review of recruitment agent practices and contracts

We expect full cooperation from all partners and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to meet standards.

Annual review and continuous improvement

We commit to an annual review of our anti-slavery measures and public reporting on progress. This review covers policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, training completion rates and any remediation actions taken. We use findings to refine our due diligence, enhance supplier engagement and increase awareness among Chelsea garden maintenance teams. Our yearly assessment ensures that our approach evolves in line with emerging risks and legal requirements. In addition, we publish outcomes internally and set measurable targets to reduce risk exposure across gardens, groundskeeping and seasonal staffing.