Modern Slavery Statement for Gardening Services Harrow

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitment of Gardening Services Harrow and associated local contractors to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. As a provider of gardening services in Harrow and surrounding boroughs, we recognise our responsibility to uphold human rights and to use our influence with suppliers, sub-contractors and labour providers to ensure that all workers are treated with dignity and fairness.

Our policy applies to all employees, temporary staff, contract gardeners and third-party suppliers engaged by Harrow gardening services teams. We operate a zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, bonded labour, or human trafficking. This document explains how we implement due diligence, monitoring and continuous improvement across our gardening contractors and Gardeners in Harrow networks.

At the core of our approach is a zero-tolerance policy which means we will take decisive action if modern slavery is identified. We will not accept subcontracting arrangements that put workers at risk of exploitation. Our expectations are communicated clearly in contracts and purchase terms for all Harrow gardening services suppliers and workforce partners, and are reinforced through staff training and management review.

We conduct robust supplier audits and pre-engagement checks for all new suppliers to the gardening services in Harrow supply chain. Audits include verification of identity checks for labour, review of pay records, working hours, accommodation arrangements where provided, and evidence of recruitment fee policies. Audit outcomes inform risk grading and determine the frequency of follow-up inspections for high risk suppliers.

Supplier audits are supplemented by contractual clauses that require compliance with anti-slavery standards and permit onsite inspections. Our procurement team works with line managers to ensure that Harrow Gardeners and subcontractors maintain accurate employment records, provide lawful pay and have transparent hiring practices. Where audits identify non-compliance we require prompt remediation plans, and if necessary we cease trading with non-cooperative suppliers.

Reporting Channels and Protections

We provide multiple secure reporting channels so staff, contractors and third parties can raise concerns about modern slavery. These channels include an internal reporting route via line managers and a confidential whistleblowing process. Reports are handled sensitively, and we will protect whistleblowers from retaliation. Key reporting features include:

• Anonymous reporting options for suspected exploitation
• Independent investigation of allegations
• Support measures for affected workers, including referral to local support services

Our preventative measures also include recruitment controls and worker education across Harrow gardening services and contractor teams. We require recruitment agencies not to charge fees to candidates, verify that contracts are understood and issued in a language workers comprehend, and ensure pay structures comply with national minimum standards. Training for managers and on-site supervisors emphasises recognition of signs of exploitation and the procedures to respond.

We operate an annual review process to assess the continued effectiveness of our anti-slavery programme. The

annual review

examines supplier audit outcomes, incident reports, training completion rates and corrective action implementation. Results are recorded and used to update risk assessments, procurement practices and staff training curricula for Harrow gardening services and related garden maintenance contracts.

Our governance framework assigns responsibility for modern slavery compliance to senior management and procurement leads. We maintain a cycle of continuous improvement: monitor, audit, remediate and review. Where enforcement is required we will terminate contracts and pursue legal remedies. Gardening Services Harrow remains committed to eradicating modern slavery from our operations, fostering safe working conditions, and collaborating with partners across the sector to raise standards for all workers.