Modern Slavery Statement — Lawn Mowing Morden

Lawn Mowing Morden is committed to ensuring that modern slavery and human trafficking have no place in our operations or supply chains. This statement sets out our approach to preventing exploitation and protecting vulnerable workers across every aspect of our local lawn care services, including lawn care in Morden and subcontracted grounds maintenance. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, illicit wage practices and any form of coercion.

Our statement applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Lawn Mowing in Morden. We recognise the responsibility we have as a local service provider and the influence we can exert over standards in our sector. This document outlines the principles, processes and checks we apply to reduce risk and to respond swiftly if concerns arise.

Commitment and Zero-Tolerance Policy

We make clear to everyone connected with Morden lawn mowing and garden maintenance that we will not tolerate modern slavery. Our zero-tolerance policy is enforced through contractual terms, workplace policies and recruitment practices that protect employee rights. We require lawful contracts, transparent pay, freedom to leave employment and safe working conditions as non-negotiable standards.

We expect suppliers and partners to share this commitment. All suppliers to Lawn Mowing Morden must: provide documented evidence of labour sourcing; verify the legality of work status; and maintain fair, auditable payroll records. Suppliers failing to meet standards may face contract termination and exclusion from future tender opportunities.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence We conduct periodic audits and pre-qualification checks on our supply chain. Audit activities include:

• Verification checks of recruitment practices and employment contracts;
• Payroll and payment audits to confirm workers receive lawful wages;
• Site visits to observe working conditions and accommodation where provided;
• Interviews with workers, where feasible, to detect signs of coercion or restriction of movement.

Audit findings are documented, and corrective action plans are required when issues are identified. We use a risk-based approach, focusing more frequent or intensive checks on higher-risk suppliers and subcontractors supporting larger scale or specialised Morden lawn care projects.

We invest in training for our management and procurement teams so they can recognise indicators of modern slavery and respond appropriately. Training covers recruitment red flags, record-keeping standards and how to support affected individuals. All employees are encouraged to raise concerns through the available channels without fear of retaliation.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Lawn Mowing Morden provides multiple confidential reporting channels so that workers, subcontractors and members of the public can report suspected exploitation. These channels include internal reports to designated managers, anonymous reporting mechanisms and escalation to relevant authorities where criminal activity is suspected. We take all allegations seriously: allegations are logged, investigated promptly and remediated where necessary. We commit to protecting whistleblowers and ensuring there is no adverse treatment for those who raise genuine concerns in good faith.

Continuous Improvement and Annual Review We review this Modern Slavery Statement annually to assess effectiveness and to update our approach in line with evolving risks, legislation and sector best practice. The review includes analysis of audit results, incident reports, supplier performance and training uptake. Senior leadership sign-off is obtained for each annual review, and remediation outcomes are tracked to completion. Through ongoing review, Lawn Mowing Morden aims to strengthen safeguards across our services, whether described as Morden lawn mowing, local lawn maintenance or broader garden care operations.