Modern Slavery Statement for Gardening Services Spitalfields

Gardening Services Spitalfields is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our organisation and supply chain. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy on forced labour, bonded labour, and any form of exploitation. We expect the same standards from suppliers, contractors and partners who provide services to Spitalfields gardening services projects and clients.

We operate with transparency and accountability. Our approach to combatting modern slavery includes risk assessment across recruitment and operational practices, clear contractual terms, and mandatory staff awareness. Employees and contractors are trained to recognise signs of exploitation, and we regularly review procedures to ensure alignment with best practice.

To reinforce protections, Gardening Services in Spitalfields conducts comprehensive due diligence before appointing suppliers. Supplier audits form a core part of that due diligence: we assess labour practices, working hours, pay, and right-to-work documentation for sub-contractors and seasonal labour providers.

Our supplier audit programme includes site visits, documentation reviews and interviews where appropriate. Audits are risk-based: higher-risk suppliers receive more frequent and detailed checks. Where concerns are identified we require remedial action plans, timelines and follow-up audits to ensure compliance.

Zero-tolerance policy and procurement standards

Spitalfields garden services enforces contractual clauses that prohibit forced labour, child labour and withholding of identity documents. Contracts carry clear remedies, including termination for suppliers who breach our modern slavery requirements. We also embed expectations into procurement processes and tender documents.

Our HR and procurement teams work together to monitor recruitment channels and third-party labour suppliers. We insist on transparent wage records, lawful recruitment fees, and freedom of movement for workers. Training for line managers and site supervisors highlights indicators of exploitation and proper channels for escalation.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

We provide multiple confidential reporting channels to ensure workers, subcontractors and members of the public can raise concerns safely. These include internal reporting lines, anonymous reporting mechanisms and escalation to senior management if required. Reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly and recorded.

To protect whistleblowers and affected workers, Gardening Services Spitalfields operates a non-retaliation policy and offers support measures such as signposting to local support services where needed. Reporting channels are communicated to employees during induction and are visible on site notices and contractor briefings.

Our corrective action framework ensures that where exploitation is suspected or confirmed, we act swiftly to secure worker safety, remediate harm, and sanction or remove non-compliant suppliers. We aim for lasting improvements rather than simply ending relationships, where that is in the best interest of affected workers.

Annual review: This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once a year and updated to reflect changes in law, emerging risks and lessons learned from audits and incidents. An annual review cycle ensures that gardening services spitalfields keeps pace with evolving industry practice and continually strengthens safeguards.

Key elements of our ongoing programme include:

• Risk-based supplier audits with documented corrective actions;
• Training and awareness for staff and contractors;
• Clear reporting channels and whistleblower safeguards;
• Contractual terms prohibiting modern slavery;
• Annual review and continuous improvement processes.

Gardening Services Spitalfields remains resolute in its commitment: we will not tolerate modern slavery in any part of our operations or supply chain. We believe that sustained vigilance, supplier engagement and effective reporting and remedial action protect workers and uphold the reputation and integrity of Spitalfields garden services.