Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Chelsea

Gardening Services Chelsea is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach and the steps we take to uphold workers' rights across our Chelsea gardening services, Chelsea garden services and broader care of green spaces. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, child labour and any exploitative employment practices.

Our policy applies to all staff, contractors and third-party partners engaged by Gardening Services Chelsea or under any of our trading names. We expect the highest standards from our gardeners, subcontractors and suppliers and require them to comply with applicable laws and our contractual commitments. Every person who works with us must be treated with dignity and fairness.

To achieve this we conduct due diligence on new and existing supply chain relationships, including background checks, risk screening and written contractual clauses that explicitly prohibit modern slavery. Our supplier expectations for gardening services in Chelsea include transparent recruitment practices, lawful pay, freedom of movement and safe working conditions. We also require confirmation of the right to work for all workers engaged directly or via labour providers.

We have implemented a formal supplier audit programme tailored to the risks associated with garden maintenance, landscaping procurement and seasonal labour. Audits combine desk-based reviews, self-assessment questionnaires and on-site inspections where necessary. Audit frequency is risk-based: higher-risk suppliers and labour hire firms are audited more regularly. Non-compliance triggers corrective action plans with clear deadlines.

Our audit process evaluates recruitment fees, third-party labour providers, accommodation arrangements and wage records. Where issues are identified we seek remediation, which may include supply chain restructuring, worker restitution and, if necessary, termination of the relationship. We document remediation efforts and track outcomes until resolved.

Key actions include:

• Mandatory clauses in contracts prohibiting forced labour and unauthorised recruitment fees
• Risk-based supplier reviews and site visits for Chelsea garden services providers
• Training for procurement teams and site managers on identification and reporting of modern slavery

We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels for staff, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about possible modern slavery. Reports can be made anonymously and are investigated promptly by a designated compliance lead. All allegations are taken seriously and treated with appropriate confidentiality and sensitivity.

Reports are analysed and, where required, escalated to senior management for immediate action. We prohibit retaliation against anyone who raises concerns in good faith. Our investigative process is documented and ensures that victim welfare, data protection and legal obligations are central to any response.

Gardening Services Chelsea performs an annual review of our modern slavery policies and practices to assess effectiveness, identify improvements and set objectives for the coming year. This review includes analysis of audit results, reported incidents, training completion rates and supplier performance. The annual review informs updates to our supplier code of conduct, contractual terms and training curriculum.

We continually refine our approach to tackle modern slavery risks across gardening and landscaping operations in Chelsea and surrounding areas. Transparency is central to our approach: we maintain records of due diligence, audits, training and remediation activities. Where improvement is needed we commit resources to correct deficiencies swiftly and sustainably.

This statement is endorsed by our senior leadership and is reviewed at least once a year. We publish progress on commitments and ensure that our teams understand their responsibilities. Through robust supplier audits, clear reporting channels, training and a firm zero-tolerance stance, Gardening Services Chelsea seeks to prevent modern slavery and protect the rights of all workers associated with our Chelsea gardening services.

Governance and Next Steps

Monitoring, Review and Continuous Improvement

Next steps include expanding supplier audit coverage, enhancing worker voice mechanisms and integrating modern slavery risk into procurement decisions. We will continue to collaborate with partners to strengthen protections and to ensure our Chelsea garden services remain free from exploitation.