Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Peckham

Garden Maintenance Peckham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. This statement applies to all staff, contractors and partners engaged in garden maintenance in Peckham and to those providing services to Peckham garden maintenance clients. Our purpose is to be clear, transparent and proactive: we will not tolerate exploitation in any form.

Scope and approach: We provide local landscaping, pruning, lawn care and seasonal maintenance as part of our Peckham garden services. Our policy covers permanent and temporary employees, subcontractors and suppliers. We adopt a risk-based approach, prioritising areas where labour-intensive activity creates vulnerability to forced labour and worker exploitation. All workers must be treated with dignity and fairness.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery in every variation of the services we deliver — whether under the banner of garden maintenance in Peckham, Peckham lawn and garden maintenance or ad-hoc green space contracts. This zero-tolerance stance means we will take decisive action, up to and including contract termination and referral to relevant authorities, when credible allegations are identified. We also commit to training staff to recognise indicators of exploitation and to support victims with confidentiality and care.

Supplier Assurance and Audit Programme

We require all suppliers and subcontractors to adhere to our modern slavery principles. Our supplier audits combine self-assessment questionnaires, documentary evidence checks and targeted on-site visits. Key elements of our supplier auditing process include:

• Verification of employment records, pay slips and working hours;
• Checks for recruitment fee practices and contract transparency;
• On-site interviews with a representative sample of workers where appropriate;
• Follow-up action plans and contractual remediation where non-compliance is found.

Audit outcomes are used to inform procurement decisions and to develop continuous improvement plans with suppliers. Where remediation fails or evidence of exploitation persists, we will cease business and, where necessary, report to enforcement agencies. These supplier due diligence steps form the backbone of our Peckham garden maintenance compliance framework.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide multiple secure reporting channels for employees, subcontractors and members of the public to raise concerns about modern slavery. Reports can be made anonymously or openly, and are treated seriously. Our reporting process emphasises protection from retaliation and prompt, impartial investigation. Reports lead to documented actions:

• Immediate risk assessment and protective measures for affected individuals;
• Internal investigation with clear timelines and management oversight;
• Referral to local authorities or specialist support agencies when required.

We use clear escalation routes so that matters of worker safety and rights are resolved swiftly, whether involving direct employees or external contractors engaged to deliver garden care across Peckham.

Annual review and continuous improvement: Our Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually by senior management and the board to assess effectiveness, identify emerging risks and update policies. The annual review considers audit results, incident reports, training completion rates and changes in our supply chain. We will publish our findings internally and incorporate improvements into procurement and operational processes.

To reinforce our commitments, we regularly update employee training, strengthen contractual clauses with suppliers and expand our auditing reach where necessary. This combined strategy — policy, supplier audits, secure reporting channels and an annual review process — ensures Garden Maintenance Peckham remains vigilant and accountable in preventing modern slavery within all its garden services in Peckham and related activities.