Modern Slavery Statement — Hedge Trimming Colindale

Hedge Trimming Colindale is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in any part of our business or supply chain. This statement sets out our approach to safeguarding workers engaged in Colindale hedge trimming, hedge maintenance in Colindale and related grounds services. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation and will take decisive action where risks are identified.

Our commitment applies across all activities, including hedge cutting Colindale and wider garden maintenance. We expect all employees, contractors and suppliers to share this commitment and to comply with our standards. This statement explains our governance, risk assessment, reporting channels and remediation measures. It also outlines how we integrate anti-slavery controls into procurement for Colindale hedge care projects.

Scope: modern slavery encompasses forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking and deceptive recruiting practices. Our policy is explicit: forced labour has no place in our operations or the operations of suppliers providing services such as Colindale hedge trimming. We will not tolerate any business relationship that fails to meet our expectations and will end contracts where serious breaches occur.

Policy, Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We operate a structured due diligence program for all suppliers engaged in hedge and garden services. Our supplier standards require compliance with employment law, proof of right to work and fair remuneration. Key controls include:

• Pre-engagement checks on payroll and employment records
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery policies
• Regular site reviews and documentation audits

Supplier audits are conducted on a risk-basis and include both scheduled reviews and spot checks. High-risk suppliers—those providing manual labour for hedge trimming or seasonal hedge maintenance in Colindale—receive priority for on-site audits. Where audits identify non-compliance we require corrective action plans, monitor implementation and, if necessary, suspend or terminate contracts. Our procurement team tracks remediation until compliance is restored.

Reporting Channels and Worker Protection

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels to ensure workers and third parties can flag concerns without fear of retaliation. These reporting channels include anonymous reporting mechanisms, designated safeguarding officers and escalation paths for serious allegations. All reports are investigated promptly and impartially.

Protection for whistleblowers is essential. We enforce a zero-tolerance approach to victimisation and ensure that anyone who raises a concern in good faith is supported. Investigations may lead to disciplinary action, remedial assistance for affected workers and collaboration with relevant authorities where criminal activity is suspected.

We embed anti-slavery awareness into training for managers and operational teams involved in recruitment, subcontractor engagement and site supervision for Colindale hedge care. Training covers recognising indicators of modern slavery, appropriate responses and referral routes to our reporting channels.

Monitoring and assurance include performance metrics, audit results and supplier corrective action rates. We review our supplier audit program regularly to strengthen coverage for areas such as seasonal staffing for hedge cutting Colindale and subcontracted labour. Our board receives periodic updates on modern slavery risk and mitigation activity.

The statement is part of a continuous improvement cycle. We engage with stakeholders, assess evolving risks and revise procurement controls as necessary. Colindale hedge trimming contractors are required to demonstrate transparency in employment practices and to cooperate with audits and investigations.

The policy and controls described here are subject to an annual review. Each year we evaluate the effectiveness of our approach, publish an updated statement of actions taken and set targets for the coming year. By combining strong governance, supplier audits, robust reporting channels and regular review, Hedge Trimming Colindale reaffirms its commitment to eradicating modern slavery from all parts of our operations and supply chain.