Gardening Herne Hill Modern Slavery Statement

Front view of Gardening Herne Hill team beginning work in a community garden This Modern Slavery Statement sets out Gardening Herne Hill's commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chain. We adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, bonded labour, or exploitation. As part of our Herne Hill anti-slavery approach, this statement explains how we identify and manage risk, how we monitor suppliers, and the channels available for reporting concerns.

We recognise that a robust modern slavery statement must be clear and actionable. Our policy applies to all staff, contractors and partners engaged by Gardening Herne Hill, and we expect the same standards from suppliers and sub-contractors. Every worker’s rights are fundamental to our business, and we will not tolerate practices that undermine those rights.

A gardening scene featuring a man and a woman working together in a lush, well-maintained outdoor garden. The foreground shows a vibrant mix of green foliage, flowering plants, and neatly trimmed shrubs alongside a paved pathway. The man, dressed in a short-sleeved checkered shirt, is holding a garden trowel, while the woman, wearing a red plaid shirt and patterned gardening gloves, appears to be planting or tending to the plants. Background elements include a variety of flowering plants with purple, pink, and yellow blooms, and a wooden fence partially visible behind dense greenery. The outdoor space is bright with natural daylight, suggesting a clear, sunny weather typical of a suburban garden in Herne Hill or nearby London postcodes. The scene emphasizes an active, cultivated garden environment that aligns with professional gardening services offered by Gardening Herne Hill, highlighting well-organized planting beds, healthy plants, and tidy surfaces suitable for outdoor maintenance and landscaping efforts. The scope of this Gardening Herne Hill modern slavery statement includes procurement, grounds maintenance contractors, subcontracted labour, and materials sourcing. We assess risk by sector, geography and supplier type and apply targeted controls where vulnerabilities are greatest. Our procurement team is trained to spot indicators of exploitation and to escalate concerns when necessary.

Zero-tolerance policy and organisational commitment

Our zero-tolerance policy means that any proven case of modern slavery or human trafficking will result in immediate remedial action, which may include termination of contracts and referral to the relevant authorities. We require compliance with labour laws, fair pay, voluntary employment and safe working conditions. Management at all levels are accountable for implementing these standards and for promoting a culture of openness and protection.

A close-up view of a person's hand using a pair of orange and black garden pruning shears to trim a lush green hedge in a well-maintained backyard. The hedge consists of dense, healthy foliage with small fern-like leaves, positioned alongside a gravel pathway or paving that borders the garden. In the background, there are more garden plants and shrubs, with a slightly blurred effect highlighting the focus on the pruning activity. The outdoor space appears natural and active with natural daylight, suggesting a bright, possibly partly cloudy day. The surrounding area indicates a landscaped residential garden, likely maintained by professional gardening services such as Gardening Herne Hill, which specializes in garden care including hedge trimming and shrub management. Overall, the scene emphasizes precise gardening work to maintain a neat and vibrant garden environment within a suburban or urban setting near Herne Hill or similar areas in South London, UK. Gardening Herne Hill implements supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance. Auditing occurs through a mix of self-assessment questionnaires, document reviews and on-site visits where feasible. We prioritise high-risk suppliers for more frequent and in-depth checks, and we record audit outcomes and corrective action plans to ensure continual improvement.

To support prevention and remediation we publish clear supplier expectations and contractual clauses that require compliance with our anti-slavery requirements. We also offer support to suppliers to help them align with our standards rather than simply cancelling contracts when non-compliance is identified.

Reporting channels, remediation and annual review

We maintain multiple accessible reporting channels so that employees, contractors and third parties can raise concerns confidentially. Reports can be made internally through line managers or HR, and through anonymous reporting mechanisms where appropriate. We investigate all reports promptly, fairly and with respect for confidentiality and the rights of those involved.

A woman with reddish-brown hair wearing a blue and white striped T-shirt and gardening gloves is kneeling in a well-maintained garden in Herne Hill, London, tending to a lush lawn with a small electric grass trimmer. The garden features a variety of plants including vibrant green bushes, a cluster of light purple flowering plants, and neatly edged flower beds containing leafy shrubs and young plants. In the background, there is a brick wall and a wooden fence, with some taller trees providing shade and privacy. The grass appears dense and healthy, bordered by paved pathways, and the weather is bright with natural sunlight illuminating the scene, indicating a mild, clear day suitable for outdoor garden maintenance, typical of residential gardens in the Herne Hill area. The scene reflects a professional gardening activity aligning with services offered by Gardening Herne Hill, focusing on lawn care, garden tidying, and outdoor landscaping. The overall environment is tidy and inviting, demonstrating regular garden upkeep essential for outdoor space enhancement in London communities. Remedies for confirmed issues include ensuring victims are protected and supported, recovering unpaid wages, changing supplier arrangements, and implementing improvement plans. Our approach emphasises victim-centred remediation and cooperative engagement with local authorities and support services when necessary.

A person planting yellow and red tulips in a garden bed alongside a vibrant red-leafed shrub, with a neatly maintained lawn in the background. The garden features rich, dark soil and healthy green foliage, with the tulips emerging upright and spaced evenly. The individual is wearing a beige knitted sweater and blue jeans, using small garden tools, possibly for planting or tending the flowers. The scene is outdoors under natural daylight, likely on a clear day, in a garden space typical of residential homes in the Herne Hill area. The garden layout includes separate sections for flower beds and lawn, with a mix of shrubbery and flowering plants arranged to create visual interest and natural beauty. Gardening services like those offered by Gardening Herne Hill would focus on maintaining such landscaped outdoor environments, ensuring healthy plant growth and attractive presentations within private gardens. Accountability is reinforced by a structured approach to monitoring and continuous improvement. Key elements include:

  • Supplier audits: periodic and risk-based checks to validate compliance;
  • Training: staff and procurement teams receive regular training on the signs of exploitation;
  • Policy integration: contractual terms and procurement processes embed anti-slavery requirements;
  • Reporting channels: secure, confidential routes for concerns and whistleblowing;
  • Remediation: defined steps to support victims and correct supplier conduct.

The Gardening Herne Hill modern slavery and human trafficking policy is reviewed annually by senior management and the board. This annual review evaluates the effectiveness of risk assessments, audit outcomes, training reach and the adequacy of reporting and remediation processes. Findings from the review lead to revised controls, enhanced supplier engagement and updated training materials to close any gaps identified.

We use performance indicators to measure progress, such as the number of high-risk suppliers audited, training completion rates and the time taken to resolve reports. Continuous improvement is central: where trends indicate systemic issues, we adjust our sourcing, contracts and monitoring to reduce future risk.

By publishing this statement Gardening Herne Hill confirms its commitment to preventing modern slavery in all forms. We will continue to strengthen our policies, deepen supplier relationships to ensure ethical sourcing, and maintain vigilance through supplier audits, clear reporting channels and an ongoing cycle of review. This modern-slavery statement reflects our determination to act responsibly and ethically for the benefit of our community and workforce.

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Gardening Herne Hill's Modern Slavery Statement sets a zero-tolerance policy, outlines supplier audits, secure reporting channels, remediation steps and an annual review to prevent slavery in its operations and supply chain.

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