Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Clearance Nottinghill

Garden Clearance Nottinghill (and its operating teams providing garden clearing in Notting Hill and surrounding areas) is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking do not occur in any part of our business or supply chain. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, child labour and exploitation and expect the same high standards from our suppliers and subcontractors. This statement sets out the principles and actions we take to prevent modern slavery in the delivery of garden clearance services and nottinghill garden clearance projects.

Our zero-tolerance policy is embedded in procurement and operational processes. We require all new partners engaged in garden-clearing Nottinghill work to acknowledge this policy and to comply with applicable labour, immigration and employment laws. Key aspects of our approach include:

• Risk assessment: identifying sectors and geographies where modern slavery risks are higher for garden clearance contractors and service suppliers.
• Supplier due diligence: checking identity and right-to-work documentation, and assessing labour practices for sub-contractors used in garden clearance in Notting Hill.
• Contract clauses: inserting explicit modern slavery clauses requiring compliance and cooperation with audits.

Implementation and due diligence

We undertake a structured supplier audit programme to verify compliance. Supplier audits for Garden Clearance Notting Hill include documentary checks, site visits and interviews where necessary. Audits are prioritised based on risk, using criteria such as labour intensity, subcontracting layers and the origin of seasonal workers. Where issues are identified we require corrective action plans, and repeated or serious breaches will result in contract termination and referral to the appropriate authorities. Our approach combines proactive prevention with decisive remedial action.

We maintain safe and confidential reporting channels for anyone — employees, contractors or members of the public — to raise concerns about suspected slavery or trafficking linked to our Nottinghill garden clearance activities. Reports can be raised through our internal whistleblowing process and via designated escalation routes, with protections for whistleblowers. All reports are investigated promptly by trained staff, and suspected criminal matters are referred to law enforcement. We emphasise confidentiality and offer support to affected individuals where appropriate.

To reinforce these commitments we provide regular training for our teams and partners delivering garden clearance Nottinghill services. Training covers how to recognise signs of exploitation, how to verify worker documentation, and how to respond to disclosures. Our senior management team is responsible for ensuring compliance with this statement and has allocated resources to implement due diligence and monitoring activities. We use a combination of internal checks and external verification where useful to validate compliance.

Monitoring, enforcement and supplier audits

Supplier audits are conducted on a planned schedule and also on a responsive basis where intelligence suggests increased risk. Audit findings are documented and tracked, with clear time-bound corrective actions. We maintain records of audit outcomes and follow-ups, and we publish an annual summary of our activities and outcomes related to modern slavery prevention across our garden clearance operations. Strong contractual remedies include termination rights for breaches and the right to require remediation at the supplier’s cost.

Annual review and continuous improvement: this Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once every year to reflect changes in our business, the supply chain and the regulatory environment. The review process evaluates the effectiveness of our zero-tolerance policy, the reach and results of supplier audits, the performance of reporting channels and the adequacy of training and resources. Improvements are implemented where gaps are identified and progress is reported to senior leadership.

In conclusion, Garden Clearance Nottinghill is committed to preventing modern slavery across all its activities. Our combined programme of policy, supplier audits, secure reporting channels and an annual review cycle underpins a robust, evolving approach to ethical operations and responsible procurement in the garden clearance sector and across Notting Hill. We will continue to use risk-based due diligence and targeted actions to reduce the likelihood of exploitation within our operations and those of our partners.