Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Limehouse

Gardening Services Limehouse is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement outlines our enduring zero-tolerance approach and the practical steps we take across our garden services in Limehouse and associated supply chains. We set clear expectations for all workers and contractors and refuse to tolerate any form of forced labour or exploitation.

Our commitment and zero-tolerance policy

We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, exploitation and related abuses. Our commitment applies to Garden Maintenance Limehouse teams, subcontractors, suppliers and any third parties engaged by the business. We require that everyone who works with us does so voluntarily and with full, lawful entitlement to work. Respect for human rights is integral to how we run our gardening projects and landscape maintenance activities.

To deliver on this promise we implement practical measures across our operations and procurement. Key elements include:

• Regular supplier checks and documented supplier audits
• Clear contractual obligations prohibiting forced labour in all garden services contracts
• Training for managers and staff on spotting signs of exploitation

Supplier audits and due diligence

Our supplier audit programme is central to the way we manage risk in the supply chain. We assess suppliers of tools, plants, waste handling and temporary labour against a set of risk indicators and labour standards. Audits include document reviews, on-site visits where feasible and interviews. Supplier audits help us verify compliance with our anti-slavery policies and identify areas for improvement.

We apply enhanced due diligence to higher-risk suppliers and to agencies supplying seasonal or temporary workers. This process covers recruitment fees, identity documentation, employment terms and working conditions. When non-compliance is identified, we require remediation plans, monitor corrective actions and, where necessary, terminate relationships to protect workers and our reputation.

Preventative actions also include pre-engagement checks, employment contract templates, and checks on payroll and subcontracting arrangements to reduce the risk of exploitation in the delivery of Limehouse garden services.

We operate confidential reporting channels to encourage safe, timely reporting of suspected modern slavery. Workers, contractors and members of the public can raise concerns through multiple internal routes. Reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly by trained personnel. Our approach ensures anonymity is protected where requested and we do not tolerate retaliation against anyone raising a concern in good faith.

Reporting channels include internal line management escalation, HR review and a designated compliance process that documents investigations and outcomes. Where appropriate, we liaise with local authorities, labour inspectors and NGOs to ensure that any identified victims receive protection and support. These reporting mechanisms are publicised internally and reinforced during staff briefings and toolbox talks, especially for groundskeeping and landscaping teams.

Annual review and continuous improvement are core to our governance. We perform an annual review of policies, audit results and any incidents to measure effectiveness and drive improvement. This review informs training refreshers, contract updates and risk assessments for garden contractors across Limehouse. We set measurable targets for supplier compliance and monitor progress year on year.

As part of our ongoing commitment to responsible business, Gardeners Limehouse will continue to strengthen controls, expand supplier engagement and improve transparency. We record and analyse key metrics from audits, reports and corrective actions to ensure accountability and to prioritise resources where risks are highest. Continuous improvement means we adapt our practices as new risks emerge and share learning across the business.

To summarise, Gardening Services Limehouse maintains a resolute stance against modern slavery through a zero-tolerance policy, structured supplier audits, secure reporting channels and an annual review cycle. We are committed to protecting vulnerable workers and ensuring our garden services operate ethically and lawfully at every level of the supply chain.

Signed and approved by the management team: this statement is reviewed annually and updated to reflect legislative changes and best practice in preventing modern slavery in the landscaping and garden maintenance sectors.