Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Clearance Charlton

Garden Clearance Charlton is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our operations and supply chain. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy and the practical steps we take to identify, assess and mitigate the risk of exploitation. We acknowledge our responsibility as a provider of Charlton garden clearance and landscaping services to act ethically, lawfully and with transparency.

Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and sub-contractors who work with Garden Clearance Charlton. We require that every person engaged through our Charlton garden clearance network is treated fairly, paid appropriately and provided safe working conditions. We will not tolerate forced labour, debt bondage, child labour or other forms of modern slavery in any element of our garden clearance in Charlton or wider activities.

To make these commitments real we carry out due diligence and regular supplier audits. We focus on areas of higher risk and check recruitment practices, working hours, wage records and right-to-work documentation. Our supplier auditing process involves site visits, questionnaire assessments and follow-up action plans where necessary. Garden Clearance Services Charlton maintains a documented audit trail for each supplier and engages third-party experts when complexity requires independent verification.

We have clear procedures for recruitment and onboarding: all permanent and temporary staff are vetted, contracts are issued in writing, and payroll records are monitored. We provide regular training on modern slavery risks for managers and supervisors in our Charlton garden clearance teams so they can spot potential signs of exploitation and escalate appropriately. Training is refreshed annually and adapted as risks evolve.

We operate multiple reporting channels to encourage disclosure of concerns. Employees and contractors can report suspected slavery or trafficking issues confidentially through a secure internal hotline, an anonymous reporting form and direct reporting to senior compliance staff. Reports are investigated promptly by a designated team. We protect whistleblowers and ensure there is no retaliation for raising genuine concerns.

Our supply chain standards are embedded in contracts and purchase orders. Suppliers must comply with our Code of Conduct and the Anti-Slavery clauses we include in every agreement. Where suppliers fail to meet expectations we require corrective action; persistent non-compliance may result in contract termination. As part of our continuous improvement, we seek collaborative remediation where harm is identified.

Reporting and Enforcement

We maintain a formal enforcement policy to address breaches. Allegations are triaged, investigated and resolved proportionately. Outcomes may include disciplinary action, mandatory training, supplier debarment and, where appropriate, referral to law enforcement. Our approach is victim-centred and focused on remediation and prevention.

Key commitments

• We operate a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery across Charlton garden clearance and related services.
• We perform supplier audits and due diligence regularly to reduce risk.
• We provide secure reporting channels and protect those who speak up.
• We maintain documented corrective action plans and support victim remediation.

Annual review: We review this Modern Slavery Statement and our anti-slavery measures at least once every year. The annual review evaluates the effectiveness of due diligence, audit outcomes, training completion rates and reported incidents. Findings drive policy updates and resource allocation for the following year. Garden Clearance Charlton will publish any significant changes to this approach and will continue to strengthen controls across the supply chain and operations.