Modern Slavery Statement — Garden Clearance Brixton

Garden Clearance Brixton is committed to eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking from our operations and supply chains. This statement explains our approach, sets out our policies and describes the steps we take to prevent forced labour, exploitation and other forms of abuse. We operate with a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery, and every employee, contractor and supplier is expected to adhere to our standards.

Our policy applies to all parts of our business and to our network of contractors providing Brixton garden clearance and related services. We define modern slavery to include forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking, and any situation in which a person cannot leave work due to threats, coercion or deception. The policy is communicated through onboarding, contractor agreements and regular training, and is overseen by senior management with direct responsibility for compliance and enforcement.

Supplier expectations and audit programme

We require all suppliers and sub-contractors that support our garden clearance in Brixton activities to meet our ethical standards. Our supplier audit framework includes:

• Pre-contract checks: assessment of labour practices and documentation before engagement;
• Periodic audits: scheduled and risk-based site reviews of working conditions;
• Corrective action: mandatory improvement plans or termination for breaches.

We use a graded risk approach focusing on labour-intensive suppliers and lower-tier providers where exploitation risks are higher. As part of our supplier due diligence we verify identity and right-to-work records, review payroll practices and evaluate recruitment chains to prevent third-party fees or debt-bonding scenarios. Our procurement teams receive training to recognise red flags and to escalate concerns.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

Garden-clearance Brixton maintains multiple secure and anonymous reporting channels so that workers, contractors and third parties can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reports can be made through internal reporting lines, designated compliance contacts and confidential channels operated by an independent third-party service. We ensure that all allegations are logged, acknowledged and investigated promptly by qualified personnel.

To protect whistleblowers and affected workers we offer support measures including safe referrals to local advocacy services and suspension of business with suppliers under investigation. Investigations follow a documented process, and outcomes include remedial actions, supplier training, contract termination and, where relevant, referral to enforcement authorities.

We publish our expectations for ethical labour practices in supplier contracts for all Brixton garden removal and clearance engagements. Contract clauses require compliance with applicable laws, prohibit the charging of recruitment fees to workers, mandate working-hour limits and guarantee that pay meets legal minimums. Suppliers must provide evidence during audits and cooperate fully with our compliance team.

Our zero-tolerance stance is supported by enforcement: breaches of our modern slavery policy may result in contract termination and legal action. We maintain a continuous improvement programme to strengthen monitoring, enhance transparency and reduce the risk of exploitative practices across the supply chain. This includes targeted training, supplier capacity building and increased use of site visits in higher-risk categories.

Annual review and governance: Garden Clearance Brixton commits to an annual review of our modern slavery measures, policies and outcomes. Each year the board receives a report summarising audit findings, incidents reported, investigations closed and corrective measures implemented. The review informs updates to our risk assessment, supplier selection criteria and training programmes to ensure the statement remains effective and relevant.