Modern Slavery Statement — Lawn Mowing Golders Green

Lawn Mowing Golders Green is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations and supply chain. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach and the steps we take to ensure that forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation are not present in our business. We operate with a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery and require the same standards from our contractors and suppliers across Golders Green and surrounding areas.

We recognise that garden care, landscaping and local Golders Green lawn mowing services can involve complex supply chains and seasonal labour. Our commitment covers direct employees, subcontractors, temporary workers and suppliers. We will not tolerate exploitation and we will act decisively if any evidence of non-compliance emerges. Our statement describes governance, due diligence, supplier audits, internal reporting channels and our plan for continual improvement.

Our policy expectations are explicit: all partners engaged by Lawn Maintenance Golders Green must adhere to the law and to our minimum standards on working conditions, fair pay and the prohibition of forced labour. Suppliers are required to confirm their compliance in writing and to allow audits and inspections. We include anti-slavery clauses in procurement contracts and reserve the right to terminate relationships where violations are found.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We perform risk-based due diligence across our supply chain for lawn care, tree maintenance and other landscaping services. Procedures include pre-engagement checks, documentation reviews and site visits. Our due diligence is designed to identify and mitigate risk factors such as excessive working hours, withheld wages, recruitment fees charged to workers and poor record keeping. If risks are identified, we require a corrective action plan and conduct follow-up audits.

Supplier audits are central to our approach. Audits may be announced or unannounced and include worker interviews, payroll and contract checks and inspection of living conditions where applicable. Audit findings are assessed and graded; critical breaches trigger immediate suspension of the supplier pending remediation or termination where necessary. We prioritise suppliers operating within Golders Green and the London boroughs to maintain close oversight.

In addition to on-site assessments, we collect regular declarations from suppliers and maintain records of compliance. Our procurement team works collaboratively with contractors to build capability and ensure that smaller local businesses understand and meet modern slavery expectations. We also provide training resources to help suppliers implement ethical labour practices.

Reporting Channels, Training and Annual Review

We encourage all staff, contractors and third parties to report concerns. Reports can be made through internal channels that protect confidentiality and anonymity, and all reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. Our non-retaliation policy is clear: anyone raising genuine concerns in good faith will be protected. We maintain documented procedures to track investigations, outcomes and any remedial actions taken.

To support these processes, Lawn Mowing Golders Green conducts regular training for employees and contractors on identifying signs of exploitation and the correct steps to take when concerns arise. Training covers recognising recruitment abuses, verifying worker documentation, and the company’s complaint and whistleblowing mechanism. We also provide supervisors with guidance on carrying out ethical recruitment and monitoring practices.

Our Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually. The review examines policy effectiveness, audit results, reported incidents, and new or emerging risks in the supply chain. Each annual review informs updates to our procedures, supplier engagement strategies and training programmes. The Board receives a summary of findings and approves any significant policy changes.

We set measurable commitments and track progress year on year. Key action points include:

• Mandatory supplier declarations and contract clauses for all contractors providing Golders Green mowing services;
• Targeted audits for high-risk suppliers and seasonal labour providers;
• Regular training for staff and subcontractors on recognising and reporting modern slavery;
• Clear reporting channels and documented investigations with corrective action plans.

We are committed to continuous improvement and collaboration. By maintaining strong governance, practical audits and a culture that encourages reporting, Lawn Mowing Golders Green seeks to reduce the risk of modern slavery in our operations and across our local supplier network. This statement will be updated annually to reflect progress, lessons learned and evolving best practice.