Root and Branch Landscaping Ltd
Garden design and landscaping company committed to using locally produced compost, peat-free growing media, and native plants sourced from Kent nurseries. Annual apprenticeship for school leavers from agricultural colleges. Living Wage accredited.
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Why Root and Branch Landscaping Ltd scores 73/100
| Pillar | Evidence | Source | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
assignmentGovernance | Legal structure: Ltd. Mission statement verified. Companies House filing reviewed. | Companies House · B-Corp | 7.2 |
ecoCommunity | £5,500 donated in FY2024 (1.4% of profit). Verified via Charity Commission. | Charity Commission | 7.6 |
paymentsTax | Effective UK corporation tax rate: 19.2% (vs 19% statutory norm). HMRC records show no adverse findings. | HMRC · Fair Tax Mark | 7.0 |
groupsEmployment | Minimum wage paid: £13/hr. Zero-hours: 0%. Gender pay gap: 11.6%. 0 tribunal losses in 5 years. | LWF · DWP · Tribunals | 8.0 |
campaignCause | Assessed from public advocacy record, employee volunteering policy (2 days/yr), and cause promotion activities. | Third Party Auditors | 7.4 |
Root and Branch Landscaping Ltd
Root and Branch was founded in Tunbridge Wells in 2013. The local sourcing commitment was a natural extension of the founders' belief in circular economy principles applied to horticulture — reducing transport, supporting local growers, and creating regional resilience.