Modern Slavery Statement — Lawn Mowing Osterley

Introduction: Lawn Mowing Osterley is committed to identifying, preventing and remedying instances of modern slavery and human trafficking in all our operations and supply chains. This statement explains our approach, embedding a zero-tolerance policy into everyday practice across our local teams. As a provider of lawn mowing in Osterley and neighbouring areas, we recognise the duty to ensure fairness, safety and dignity for every worker who contributes to our services.

Our zero-tolerance policy is unequivocal: we will not tolerate forced labour, bonded labour, or any form of exploitation in our workforce or through subcontractors. All employees, contractors and suppliers are required to follow our ethical code. We deliver staff briefing sessions, induction materials and ongoing guidance so that everyone involved in our Osterley lawn mowing service understands how to spot and report concerns, and the steps the company will take in response.

Key commitments: to translate policy into action we maintain clear standards and controls. Our practical measures include the following obligations and procedures within procurement and operations:

• Embedding the zero-tolerance policy into supplier contracts and a supplier code of conduct.
• Conducting supplier audits, checks and risk assessments focused on labour conditions.
• Providing safe, confidential reporting channels and protecting whistleblowers.

These commitments apply to every part of our supply chain, from seasonal labour providers to equipment hire partners, and they inform our ongoing oversight of high-risk relationships.

Responsibility for modern slavery oversight rests with senior management and designated compliance leads who ensure policies are enforced. The governance framework includes scheduled reviews of audit findings, incident registers and supplier performance metrics. Our approach emphasises continuous improvement so the Osterley grass cutting operations remain aligned with ethical standards and legal obligations.

Procurement and supply chain controls are applied at onboarding and reviewed regularly. We require documentation such as payroll records, right-to-work evidence and transparent subcontractor lists where appropriate. For higher-risk suppliers we perform on-site assessments, interview workers and require corrective action plans. Repeated failure to meet standards may result in contract termination.

We maintain accessible reporting channels for staff and contractors to raise concerns. Reports may be made anonymously and are prioritised for confidential investigation. Every report is assessed, and if allegations suggest criminal behaviour we will involve enforcement agencies and support affected individuals through appropriate remedial action.

Training is delivered to employees and supervisors to help them recognise signs of exploitation and follow correct escalation procedures. Materials are updated annually to reflect legislation changes and practical lessons learned from supplier audits and operational reviews. Our learning programme supports a workforce that is alert and empowered to act.

Supplier audits form a central part of our mitigation strategy. We carry out documentary checks, site visits and worker interviews as part of these audits. Audit outcomes are recorded, and suppliers that do not meet our expectations must implement remedial measures within defined timeframes. Where risks persist, we will disengage from relationships that cannot be brought into compliance.

Annual review: once a year we comprehensively review our policies, the effectiveness of supplier audits, the robustness of reporting channels and the impact of training. This annual review shapes updates to our modern slavery statement and our operational practice. We are committed to strengthening protections across all aspects of Lawn Mowing Osterley, including seasonal staffing, subcontractor chains and equipment procurement, and to publishing a refreshed statement after each review cycle.