Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Wimbledon

Gardening Services Wimbledon is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our operations and supply chain. This statement explains our zero-tolerance approach and the practical steps we take to identify, prevent and remedy abuses. We recognise our responsibility as a local provider of Wimbledon gardening services and gardening contractors in Wimbledon to ensure everyone engaged with our business is treated with dignity and fairness.

We operate under a zero-tolerance policy which means any suspected or confirmed instance of forced labour, debt bondage, or exploitation will result in immediate action. Our zero tolerance extends to direct employees, sub-contractors and any third parties supplying goods or labour. All recruitment, engagement and payment practices are regularly reviewed to prevent coercive or deceptive recruitment practices.

Scope and commitments

This statement covers Gardening Services Wimbledon along with affiliated suppliers and temporary labour used by Wimbledon landscaping teams. We commit to lawful wages, safe working conditions and the right to freedom of movement for all workers engaged in gardening and grounds maintenance activities. We will not tolerate retention of identity documents, restricted movement, or withholding of pay.

To make these commitments real we have established clear reporting channels. Employees, contractors and supply chain partners can raise concerns via anonymous reporting lines and through designated senior managers. We encourage early reporting and assure protection from retaliation. Reports are investigated promptly and confidentially, and appropriate remedial action is taken when violations are identified.

Supplier due diligence and audits

We require all suppliers to comply with our anti-slavery standards. Supplier onboarding includes mandatory declarations and contract clauses prohibiting modern slavery. We conduct risk-based supplier audits, combining document review, site visits and interviews where necessary. Audits focus on:

• Verification of worker rights, contracts and wage records
• Assessment of recruitment and subcontracting practices
• Evidence of lawful working hours and safe workplace conditions

If an audit reveals non-compliance, Gardening Services Wimbledon follows a remediation plan tailored to the severity of the issue. For minor breaches we require corrective action plans with clear timelines; for serious or persistent violations we terminate contracts and report matters to appropriate authorities. Our approach balances accountability with opportunities for suppliers to improve, provided victims are protected and harms are remedied swiftly.

Training and awareness form a core part of our prevention strategy. We deliver regular training sessions to staff, subcontractors and procurement teams so they can recognise signs of exploitation and understand reporting procedures. Training materials are updated to reflect emerging risks in the landscaping and gardening sector, including seasonal and migrant labour patterns common to Wimbledon gardening services.

Our reporting channels include secure internal systems, designated senior point persons and an escalation protocol for urgent matters. We make it clear that whistleblowers will be supported. All allegations are logged and tracked, with outcomes recorded and lessons learned integrated into policy updates and supplier expectations.

We also emphasise transparency and continuous improvement in our supply chain due diligence. Gardening Services Wimbledon maintains records of supplier evaluations and corrective actions. We prioritise suppliers who share our values and demonstrate willingness to improve labour practices. Our procurement criteria favour ethical suppliers and responsible subcontractors who align with best practices for worker welfare.

As part of our governance, responsibilities for anti-slavery compliance are allocated to senior leadership and operational managers. Regular internal reviews monitor the effectiveness of controls, and performance indicators include audit completion rates, training participation and the number of resolved reports. We use these metrics to drive improvements across our Wimbledon gardening operations.

Annual review and ongoing commitments — This statement is reviewed at least once a year to reflect changes in our business, supply chain and the legal environment. The annual review assesses the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, reporting channels and remediation processes. Where gaps are found, we commit to timely enhancements and transparent reporting of progress in subsequent statements.