Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance East Ham
Garden Maintenance East Ham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out the steps taken by East Ham garden maintenance teams and contractors to ensure that everyone who works with or for our business is treated with dignity and respect. We recognise that as a provider of garden services in East Ham and nearby communities we have a responsibility to be vigilant and proactive.
Our zero-tolerance policy to modern slavery is clear: any form of forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking or exploitation is unacceptable. All staff, temporary workers and subcontractors are required to comply with this policy. Garden care in East Ham is delivered under employment practices that meet or exceed statutory requirements, and job roles are advertised, contracted and remunerated transparently.
We operate a rigorous supplier due diligence and supplier audits programme to identify and reduce risk across our supply chain. Our procurement process for landscaping materials, seasonal labour and contracted services includes documented checks and contractual clauses prohibiting modern slavery. East Ham garden maintenance services suppliers must declare adherence to labour standards and allow audit where necessary.
Supplier audits and due diligence
Supplier audits form a core part of our approach. We carry out proportionate risk-based assessments and on-site or remote audits where concerns are identified. Key audit activities include:- Verification of employment records and right-to-work documentation for workers engaged directly and via agencies;
- Assessment of recruitment practices to ensure no fees are charged to workers by recruiters or labour providers;
- Review of working conditions, hours and pay to ensure compliance with national minimum labour standards.
Where audits reveal non-compliance, we require corrective action plans, monitor remediation, and where necessary terminate contracts. This applies to all vendors supplying tools, plants, waste removal, transport and seasonal labour to our East Ham garden services operations.
Reporting channels and whistleblowing
We provide safe, confidential and multiple reporting channels so staff and third parties can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports may be raised internally through managers, via anonymous reporting mechanisms or escalated to senior leadership for investigation. Our reporting pathways are regularly communicated to employees and contractors as part of induction and ongoing training.
How reports are handled:
- Initial assessment to determine credibility and severity of the concern;
- Investigation led by trained personnel with appropriate confidentiality safeguards;
- Remedial action including support for any affected individuals and disciplinary action where policies are breached.
Annual review and continuous improvement
We conduct an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our anti-slavery measures to ensure they remain effective and proportionate to the risks associated with our operations. The review considers audit findings, reports received, remediation outcomes and changes in legislation or sector best practice.Training, governance and commitment
All personnel involved in recruitment, procurement and subcontractor management receive targeted training on modern slavery risks and responsibilities. Our board and senior management maintain oversight of compliance activities, embedding this work into our broader governance framework. As a provider of garden maintenance in East Ham, we recognise that vigilance, transparency and collaboration with suppliers are essential.In summary, Garden Maintenance East Ham commits to continuous vigilance, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and regular annual review to prevent modern slavery. We will continue to strengthen our processes and partnerships to safeguard workers and uphold ethical standards across all our East Ham garden care operations.