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Modern Slavery Statement for Gardening Hendon

At Gardening Hendon we maintain a clear and uncompromising stance: a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. This statement explains how Gardening Hendon, Hendon Gardening teams and our wider network of contractors and suppliers work to prevent exploitation across all garden services in Hendon. We acknowledge the duty to protect workers, to act swiftly when concerns arise and to promote ethical recruitment and decent working conditions throughout our operations.

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Scope and Principles

Our commitment covers all employees, contractors, subcontractors and third parties engaged by Gardening Hendon. The principles that underpin our approach include transparency, accountability and proportionate risk-based controls. Whether delivering routine garden maintenance or complex landscaping, Hendon garden services will not tolerate any form of modern slavery. Policies are aligned with applicable legislation and industry best practice and apply equally to those providing services directly and those supplying materials, equipment and labour.

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Supplier Expectations and Audit Programme

We require suppliers to adhere to our code of conduct and contractual anti-slavery provisions. To ensure compliance we operate a tiered supplier assurance programme designed to identify and mitigate risks early. Key elements include:

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• Comprehensive risk screening during onboarding and periodic reassessment
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• Supplier audits—combining desktop checks, document verification and on-site inspections where appropriate
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• Contract clauses that grant rights to audit, require remediation and allow termination for serious breaches
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Gardening Hendon conducts due diligence tailored to the level of risk posed by each supplier and by the nature of services provided. Areas of focus include recruitment practices, the presence of recruitment fees, payroll reconciliation, working hours, health and safety and accommodation arrangements where provided. We pay particular attention to suppliers who use temporary labour or remote crews. Training provided to procurement and operational managers emphasises practical indicators of exploitation and the actions to take when concerns are raised; completion of this training is mandatory and tracked centrally.

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We operate multiple, accessible reporting channels so concerns can be raised securely and confidently. These include confidential internal escalation routes, an independent anonymous hotline and protected oral reporting to designated compliance officers. All reports are logged, risk-assessed and, where credible, investigated promptly. We ensure confidentiality and protection against retaliation for reporters, and we communicate clear expectations that all staff and suppliers cooperate fully with enquiries.

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When audits or reports identify non-compliance we take proportionate remedial action. Short-term measures secure the safety of affected individuals while longer-term steps focus on preventing recurrence. Remediation can include requiring suppliers to repay unlawful deductions, to improve employment records, or to change recruitment practices. In serious cases we will suspend or terminate supplier relationships and, where relevant, refer matters to appropriate authorities or specialist support organisations to assist victims.

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Governance for this statement is overseen by senior management and the compliance function, who maintain responsibility for policies, supplier assurance and reporting. Operational managers within Hendon gardening teams are accountable for day-to-day implementation and for ensuring supplier cooperation. Procurement decisions incorporate modern slavery risk as part of supplier evaluation and contract management processes. We expect suppliers to demonstrate continuous improvement and to respond promptly to audit findings.

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Our supplier audit cycle is continuous and risk-based: high-risk suppliers are audited more frequently, with follow-up visits scheduled to confirm remediation. We maintain metrics to measure effectiveness, including audit coverage, time to close corrective actions and numbers of substantiated incidents. Audit findings inform targeted training, policy updates and allocation of compliance resources to areas of greatest risk within our Hendon garden services.

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Annual Review and Continuous Improvement — This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually as part of an organisational review of governance, risk and compliance. The annual review assesses the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels and remediation processes, and leads to updated actions and priorities. Gardening Hendon remains committed to continuous improvement, to protecting workers across all landscaping and garden maintenance activities and to eliminating modern slavery from our supply chain and operations.

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