Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Highbury

Garden Maintenance Highbury affirms its commitment to preventing all forms of modern slavery across our operations and supply chains. This statement explains our policies and actions to combat forced labour, human trafficking and other exploitative practices in highbury garden maintenance and related services. We recognise our responsibility to workers, customers and communities and set out the standards we expect from our teams and suppliers.

Our organisation operates a clear zero-tolerance policy for slavery and human trafficking. All staff and contractors are required to adhere to this principle: any evidence of coercion, debt bondage, withholding of wages or unlawful restriction of movement will result in immediate action. We maintain a culture where compliance with ethical labour standards is as important as quality landscaping and garden work.

To implement these commitments we prioritise risk-based due diligence across suppliers, contractors and subcontractors engaged in garden maintenance in Highbury and adjacent areas. Our procurement approach includes pre-engagement checks, contractual clauses prohibiting exploitative practices and ongoing supplier monitoring to ensure transparency and accountability within our supply chain.

We operate a formal supplier audit programme. Audits for Highbury garden maintenance providers combine documentary review, interviews with workers and on-site inspections where practicable. Audit findings are recorded and graded so that suppliers with higher risk profiles receive more frequent follow-up and tailored improvement plans.

Audit outcomes feed into corrective actions and, where required, contractual enforcement. Our process emphasises remediation for affected individuals, including support to secure lawful pay and safe working conditions. We encourage suppliers to adopt best practices such as paying directly into worker accounts, prohibiting recruitment fees and ensuring freedom of movement.

Key controls include an approved supplier list, mandatory clauses in purchase agreements and training for our teams. Staff engaged in Highbury maintenance services attend regular sessions to identify signs of exploitation and to understand their role in the prevention of modern slavery.

Reporting Channels and Protections

We maintain multiple, secure reporting channels for suspected slavery or trafficking. Employees, subcontractors and members of the public can raise concerns through anonymous and named routes. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and safeguarded against retaliation; confidentiality is maintained to the extent possible during investigations.

Our investigation protocol includes documented steps for triage, evidence gathering and remediation. Where abuses are confirmed we apply proportionate sanctions — up to contract termination — and work with authorities and support services when appropriate. The following expectations form part of every contract and partner relationship:

• No forced or bonded labour — workers must be free to terminate employment.
• No unlawful deductions — pay must meet legal and contractual requirements.
• Transparent recruitment — no worker-paid recruitment fees or passport retention.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement

Annual review of this modern slavery statement and our processes is a core part of governance. We formally review policies, audit outcomes and remediation casework at least once a year and update our approach in response to new risks, regulatory changes and lessons learned from investigations.

We maintain records of audits, corrective actions and training attendance and use data to strengthen supplier oversight and improve our procurement practices. Through ongoing assessment and transparent reporting we aim to reduce the risk of modern slavery across all Garden Maintenance Highbury operations.

Garden Maintenance Highbury remains dedicated to preventing modern slavery, supporting victims and ensuring that our services and supply chains reflect the highest standards of ethical employment and humane treatment.