Gardening Turnham Green Modern Slavery Statement
Gardening Turnham Green is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all parts of our organisation and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our position, the measures we take, and our ongoing approach to reducing the risk of exploitation. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, child labour and any form of coercion or exploitation. All staff and contractors are expected to uphold our standards, and we require the same commitment from the varied partners and suppliers who work with Gardening Turnham Green.
Our anti-slavery and human trafficking statement applies to everyone engaged with our organisation, including employees, temporary workers, volunteers, contractors and suppliers. We recognise that horticulture and landscaping can have complex supply chains. As part of our commitment to transparency, we maintain clear procurement rules, ethical sourcing expectations and mandatory clauses in contracts to mitigate modern slavery risks. We include supplier prequalification checks and require declarations that no forced labour or exploitative practices are used.
To ensure compliance we carry out regular supplier audits and due diligence. Our supplier audit programme includes on-site visits, document checks and worker interviews where practicable. Key elements of these audits include:
- Verification of worker identity and right to work
- Review of pay, hours and working conditions
- Assessment of recruitment practices to identify any third-party fees
- Evaluation of subcontracting chains and temporary labour arrangements
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
Gardening Turnham Green fosters an environment where concerns about exploitation can be raised safely. We provide multiple reporting channels for employees and third parties to raise issues, including confidential internal reporting routes and escalation to designated senior managers. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure confidentiality where requested. Staff training emphasises the importance of reporting and recognises signs of exploitation such as withheld wages, restricted movement or unusual recruitment fees.
Training, Communication and Supplier Engagement
We provide regular training for staff responsible for procurement, site supervision and human resources so they can identify potential indicators of modern slavery. Communication of our policies is continuous: contractual terms, supplier onboarding materials, and contractor briefings all include clear expectations. We work collaboratively with suppliers to build capacity and to encourage responsible labour practices, preferring suppliers who demonstrate consistent ethical standards. Our procurement team uses risk-based approaches to prioritise higher-risk suppliers for more frequent checks.
Our approach is governed by senior management and reviewed annually to ensure effectiveness and relevance. We conduct an annual review of our modern slavery measures, examining audit findings, reported incidents, changes in risk profiles and legislative developments. The review results in an action plan with measurable targets, and progress is reported to the board and relevant committees. Where necessary we update policies, enhance training and refine audit protocols to respond to emerging risks.
Gardening Turnham Green's anti-slavery commitment is ongoing. We publish this modern slavery and human trafficking statement to reaffirm our responsibility to prevent exploitation, to support vulnerable workers and to work with partners who share our values. Through rigorous supplier audits, clear reporting channels, comprehensive training and annual review cycles, our aim is to eliminate modern slavery from our operations and supply chain. We will continue to strengthen our Modern Slavery Policy and anti-slavery statement as part of our broader ethical and sustainability goals.