Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Clearance Spitalfields

Garden Clearance Spitalfields is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms within our operations and supply chains. This modern slavery statement sets out our approach to identifying, assessing and managing the risk of forced labour, exploitation and other forms of modern slavery associated with our Spitalfields garden clearance and clearance services. We operate a zero-tolerance policy to any practice that infringes basic human rights and dignity.

We recognise our responsibility as a local clearance provider in Spitalfields and broader east London to maintain ethical standards. Our team delivering garden clearance in Spitalfields is trained to spot signs of exploitation, and our managerial oversight includes documented procedures designed to protect workers and subcontractors. We use clear terms of employment, legitimate wage practices and lawful working-hour policies to ensure contractors are treated fairly.

The zero-tolerance policy is uncompromising: any individual or supplier found to be using forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking or other exploitative practices will be subject to immediate contract termination and reported to appropriate authorities. Garden clearance Spitalfields enforces disciplinary measures and collaborates with enforcement agencies where necessary. We believe prevention depends on visibility, accountability and swift action.

As part of our due diligence we require all suppliers and subcontractors engaged in our Spitalfields garden clearance work to adhere to our standards. Suppliers must demonstrate lawful employment practices, transparent payroll records and safe working conditions. We expect third parties to conduct their own risk assessments and to uphold comparable anti-slavery policies.

We perform regular supplier audits and checks aimed at preventing modern slavery in our supply chain. Audits include site visits, review of payroll and identity documentation, interviews with workers and evaluation of recruitment practices. When risks are identified we implement corrective action plans and continuous monitoring. Our audit program is tiered by risk: higher-risk suppliers receive more frequent and in-depth scrutiny.

Key elements we assess include:

• Compliance with minimum wage and working-time regulations;
• Transparent and fair recruitment and contracting processes;
• Safe and humane working conditions with no retention of identity documents;
• Evidence of internal reporting mechanisms and worker awareness programs.

We maintain clear reporting channels for concerns about modern slavery. Employees, contractors and members of the public can raise issues through internal reporting lines and anonymously where necessary. Reports are investigated promptly by a designated compliance lead. All reports are handled with confidentiality, and protections are in place for whistleblowers. Reporting and escalation procedures are communicated regularly to staff and suppliers.

Training is provided to staff, supervisors and procurement teams to ensure awareness of indicators of exploitation, how to use reporting channels and when to escalate concerns. We incorporate modern slavery training into induction and refresher programs and evaluate effectiveness through scenario-based assessments and post-training quizzes. Our procurement criteria embed anti-slavery clauses and require evidence of ongoing compliance from partners.

This statement will be reviewed annually by senior management and approved at board level. The annual review includes analysis of audit findings, incidents, remediation outcomes and evolving risk in the clearance sector. We will update policies, controls and supplier expectations in response to new intelligence and legislative developments, ensuring that Garden Clearance Spitalfields remains proactive in preventing modern slavery across our garden clearance services and related supply chains.