Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Maintenance Dalston

Garden Maintenance Dalston operates with a clear and unequivocal stance: we have a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in any form. This statement sets out our commitment to preventing exploitation across our operations and supply chain for all services, including garden maintenance Dalston contracts, seasonal landscaping and ad hoc grounds work. We recognise our responsibility to identify risks, act decisively when concerns arise and maintain transparency about our efforts to safeguard workers and communities.

Policy and principles

Our policy applies to every area of the business and to every worker engaged by Garden maintenance in Dalston or through third-party suppliers. We define modern slavery to include servitude, forced labour, debt bondage and any coercive recruitment practices. All employees, contractors and subcontractors are expected to adhere to this standard. Breaches will trigger investigation and proportionate action, up to termination and referral to authorities where appropriate.

Supplier due diligence and audits

We maintain a risk-based supplier audit programme tailored to the complexity of landscaping supply chains. For suppliers to Garden Maintenance Dalston, we require completed assessments and contractual commitments to ethical labour standards. Audits combine document review, desktop checks and on-site inspections when indicated. Our audit activities include:

• Pre-engagement screening of prospective suppliers for labour and recruitment risks;
• Regular compliance checks with emphasis on payroll, working hours and right-to-work verification;
• On-site reviews where risk indicators are present, including interviews with workers when safe and appropriate.

We tailor due diligence to reflect the particular risks in horticulture, waste removal and seasonal labour sectors used by Dalston garden maintenance providers. Where audits identify non-compliance, we require corrective action plans with clear timelines and follow-up verification. Persistent or serious violations result in contract termination and escalation.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

Garden-care Dalston operations provide multiple safe and confidential reporting channels for workers, partners and the public to raise concerns. Reports may be raised internally through management, anonymously through our whistleblowing mechanism, or via designated third-party reporting arrangements. We ensure reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and handled with confidentiality and sensitivity. Retaliation against reporters is strictly prohibited.

Our reporting framework emphasises accessibility and protection for vulnerable workers. We train supervisors and site managers in recognising signs of exploitation and in responding to disclosures with compassion and procedural rigour. All allegations are logged, risk-assessed and triaged for immediate safeguarding, investigation or referral to enforcement agencies as required. We work collaboratively with unions, industry bodies and local enforcement to resolve issues and protect affected individuals.

Implementation, training and continuous improvement

Garden Maintenance Dalston invests in regular training for staff and contractors on modern slavery awareness, ethical recruitment and compliance obligations. New starters receive induction material and existing teams participate in refresher sessions. We monitor effectiveness through internal checks and by tracking key performance indicators such as audit completion rates, corrective action closures and training coverage.

To ensure accountability, senior leadership reviews modern slavery risks and mitigation measures as part of corporate governance. Our approach balances prevention, detection and remediation: we prevent through supplier standards and training, detect through audits and reporting channels, and remediate through corrective actions and support for affected workers.

Annual review and statement

We commit to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our policies, continually improving the measures taken by Dalston garden maintenance teams and supply partners. The review examines audit findings, incident reports, training outcomes and changes in the regulatory landscape to refine our programme. Senior management endorses the review, and the organisation adapts policies and practices in response to evolving risks.

Garden Maintenance Dalston reiterates its unwavering commitment to eradicating modern slavery from all operations and supply chains. This statement is part of our ongoing effort to protect workers, uphold human rights and ensure that every garden we maintain in Dalston and beyond is cared for ethically and responsibly.