Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Notting Hill

Gardening Notting Hill affirms its unequivocal opposition to modern slavery and human trafficking. This statement sets out the steps taken across our operations and supply chain to prevent, detect and respond to any form of forced labour. As providers of Notting Hill gardening services and neighbours to the local community, we recognise our responsibility to act with integrity and to ensure all workers engaged by Gardening Notting Hill and our contractors are treated fairly.

Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery. Gardening Notting Hill requires all employees, temporary staff and contractors to adhere to this policy. Any evidence of coercion, unlawful deduction of wages, withholding of identity documents or restriction of movement will result in immediate investigation and appropriate action, which may include termination of employment or contractual relationships.

We consider both direct employees and those working for our suppliers when assessing risk. Our approach to preventing modern slavery within Gardening in Notting Hill consists of risk assessment, supplier engagement, training and confidential reporting. We emphasise respect for human rights and the dignity of each person working on projects delivering Notting Hill gardening and landscape services.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We maintain a structured supplier audit programme to assess and monitor compliance. Audits and due diligence are tailored to supplier risk and may include on-site visits, documentation review and worker interviews. Key audit checkpoints include:

• Verification of identity and right to work documentation;
• Examination of pay records, working hours and employment contracts;
• Checks for recruitment fees and any indicators of debt bondage;
• Assessment of health and safety protections and grievance mechanisms.

Where audits identify concerns, Gardening Notting Hill will require corrective action plans, set timelines for remediation and escalate where necessary. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate contracts with suppliers who fail to address violations or who repeatedly demonstrate non-compliance with our standards.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

All staff, contractors and third parties engaged with Notting Hill gardening activities may report concerns through our confidential reporting channels. Reports can be made without fear of retaliation; we operate protections for whistleblowers and will act to preserve anonymity where requested. Reports are investigated promptly, and outcomes are recorded and used to strengthen prevention measures. Employees are encouraged to raise concerns early to enable swift remedial action.

In addition to reactive measures, Gardening Notting Hill provides regular training for managers and field staff on recognising signs of exploitation and the proper steps to take if they suspect modern slavery. Training covers recruitment best practice, supplier engagement and how to use the reporting channels. We believe that informed staff are the first line of defence against forced labour.

Our contractual terms require suppliers to comply with anti-slavery obligations and to flow these obligations down the supply chain. We include specific clauses prohibiting the payment of recruitment fees, requiring lawful wage payments and mandating transparency in labour sourcing. Non-compliance triggers contractual review and may lead to termination.

Monitoring, Remediation and Annual Review — Gardening Notting Hill conducts ongoing monitoring of policies and audits and commits to an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement. The review evaluates the effectiveness of our risk assessments, supplier audits, training and reporting channels. Findings inform improvements to our procedures, ensuring our approach evolves with emerging risks in the landscaping and domestic gardening sector.

Our governance framework assigns clear accountability for anti-slavery compliance, with senior management oversight and dedicated responsibility for implementing corrective actions. We will continue to increase transparency on our progress, strengthen supplier relationships and invest in staff capability to detect and address exploitation where it exists.

Gardening Notting Hill remains committed to eradicating modern slavery from our operations and supply chain. This statement is approved at the highest level of our organisation and will be reviewed annually to reflect changes in our business and the external landscape. We pledge to uphold ethical labour standards across all Notting Hill gardening projects and partnerships.