Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Catford

Garden Maintenance Catford is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our policy of zero-tolerance toward forced labour, child labour and any form of coercion. As a local provider of Catford garden maintenance and external landscaping services, we recognise our responsibility to ensure every person working for us or on our behalf is treated with dignity and fairness.

Our Board and senior management take responsibility for implementing and enforcing an effective anti-slavery approach across our operations and supply chain. We operate a clear governance structure with designated ownership for human rights compliance and supply chain integrity. We will not tolerate exploitation, *and our policies apply equally to contractors and subcontractors.*

This statement covers all activities under the trading names including garden maintenance Catford and related landscaping services. It explains our procedures for risk assessment, supplier engagement, audit and monitoring, and how we provide safe reporting channels. We expect suppliers engaged in Catford garden maintenance to meet the same standards of behaviour and transparency.

We undertake systematic supplier due diligence. Our procurement process includes pre-engagement checks and ongoing supplier audits. Key elements include:

• Risk assessment: identification of high-risk sectors and geographies;
• Contract requirements: anti-slavery clauses and right-to-audit provisions;
• Supplier audits: onsite and remote verification visits to verify worker conditions and documentation.

For the Catford garden maintenance and groundskeeping supply chain we prioritise audits where risk indicators are present — large temporary crews, complex subcontracting chains, use of third-party labour providers — and we require corrective action plans where issues are identified. We maintain records of audit outcomes and escalate persistent non-compliance to contract review.

We use a mix of internal checks and independent third-party auditors for greater objectivity. Training is provided to procurement teams, site managers and supervisors to recognise signs of modern slavery and to follow escalation procedures. Our training is updated regularly to reflect emerging risks in the grounds maintenance sector and local labour market.

Reporting Channels and Response

We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels so employees, contractors and suppliers can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports are handled promptly and impartially by a designated compliance team. Examples of how reports are processed include:

• initial intake and risk triage by compliance;
• independent investigation where required;
• implementation of immediate protective measures for affected individuals.

Remediation and Cooperation

When an allegation is substantiated we take proportionate action ranging from supplier corrective plans to contract termination. We also work with statutory authorities and specialist support organisations to assist victims and pursue remediation. Our approach is survivor-centred: wherever possible we prioritise safety, access to support services and restoration of rights for affected workers engaged in Garden Maintenance in Catford.

Annual review: we review this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies at least annually. The review includes evaluation of supplier audit results, incident trends, and effectiveness of training and reporting mechanisms. We publish findings internally and update our action plans, ensuring continuous improvement in our anti-slavery controls across Catford garden maintenance operations. The Board signs off on the annual review and endorses any changes required to strengthen safeguards.

Commitment summary: Garden Maintenance Catford commits to preventing modern slavery by maintaining zero-tolerance policies, conducting regular supplier audits, providing confidential reporting channels, and performing annual reviews of policy efficacy.

We will continue to monitor risks, engage collaboratively with suppliers and stakeholders, and invest in training and verification measures to sustain ethical labour practices across our Catford garden maintenance services. Our stated principles are embedded into procurement, operations and governance to ensure accountability and transparency.

Approved and adopted by the Board of Garden Maintenance Catford. This statement is made in line with our commitment to respect human rights and to operate free from exploitation throughout our business and supply chain.