Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Feltham
Gardening Services Feltham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our stance and actions. We recognise our responsibilities as a local provider of gardening services in Feltham and undertake proactive measures to ensure all work undertaken by our Feltham gardening services network is free from exploitation. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, forced labour, debt bondage or human trafficking.
Our zero-tolerance policy is clear and applies to everyone working for our gardening service Feltham teams, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. We require all workers to be treated with dignity and respect, and we insist on lawful and ethical employment practices. Any allegation of forced labour or exploitation triggers immediate investigation and corrective action, up to and including termination of contracts and referral to the relevant authorities.
We set out expectations for suppliers and partners who support Gardening Services Feltham. Our supplier code of conduct requires compliance with labour and human rights standards and includes contractual commitments to prevent modern slavery. We conduct supplier due diligence and risk-based supplier audits to verify adherence to these standards, using a mix of documentation review, site visits and worker interviews. Suppliers found non-compliant are required to implement remediation plans, and persistent breaches may result in contract termination.
To strengthen our approach we maintain a programme of supplier audits and ongoing monitoring. Our audit process includes:
- Verification of right to work and lawful employment practices;
- Assessment of recruitment and payroll records to detect fee-charging or debt bondage;
- Interviews with workers to confirm working conditions and freedom of movement.
We provide training to staff, managers and subcontractors involved in our gardening services in Feltham so they can recognise signs of exploitation and understand reporting responsibilities. Training is refreshed annually and includes scenario-based learning, awareness of local risk factors and guidance on escalation procedures. Our field teams receive tailored briefings for on-site situations such as seasonal peaks when the risk of subcontracted labour misuse can increase.
We operate clear reporting channels to encourage safe, confidential disclosures. Workers, partners and third parties can report concerns using internal reporting routes and an independently managed whistleblowing facility. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and managed with confidentiality. We provide whistleblower protections and ensure that no one who raises a concern in good faith faces retaliation.
Governance and Accountability
Senior management at Gardening Services Feltham hold responsibility for anti-slavery compliance. Our board reviews modern slavery risks as part of corporate governance and receives regular updates on audit findings, remediation progress and training completion rates. We appoint designated compliance leads to oversee supplier audits, vetting and incident response to ensure consistent enforcement of our policies.
Continuous Improvement and Annual Review
We commit to continuous improvement by conducting an annual review of our modern slavery measures and publishing a refreshed statement summarising progress, challenges and planned actions for the year ahead. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of supplier audits, the uptake of training, outcomes of reports and the adequacy of remediation. Findings inform policy updates, resource allocation and targeted risk mitigation in our Feltham gardening operations.
In summary, Gardening Services Feltham adopts a robust, multi-layered approach to prevent modern slavery: a firm zero-tolerance policy, risk-based supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and a rigorous annual review. We will continue to work with suppliers, staff and stakeholders to uphold ethical labour standards across all gardening and landscaping activities in Feltham and surrounding areas.
