Gardening Hampstead - Modern Slavery Statement
Gardening Hampstead publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to confirm our absolute commitment to preventing modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of exploitation. This anti-slavery statement explains the measures we take to identify, prevent and respond to risks of slavery and human trafficking in our work with contractors, plant suppliers, subcontractors and service providers.
Our scope covers all Gardening Hampstead activities, including procurement, maintenance, landscaping and seasonal labour. We recognise that modern slavery and related abuses can appear in many forms; our policies explicitly address forced labour, debt bondage, unlawful restriction of movement and withholding of wages. The company has established a set of binding expectations for partners and suppliers, and we require adherence to our anti-slavery policy as a contract condition.
Supplier Controls and Audit Programme
Gardening Hampstead maintains a robust supplier due diligence process and conducts regular supplier audits to verify compliance. Our supplier assurance activities include:- Risk profiling of suppliers by geography, sector and worker vulnerability;
- Contract clauses requiring the right to audit workforce records and employment terms;
- Periodic on-site audits and remote checks, with corrective action plans where issues are found;
- Mandatory worker interviews in high-risk supply chains to validate conditions;
- Training for procurement staff to recognise red flags for slavery and trafficking.
Reporting Channels and Protection for Whistleblowers
We provide multiple safe reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about potential slavery and exploitation. Reports can be made anonymously and will be treated in strict confidence. Our channels include internal reporting to line managers and HR, escalation to a designated compliance lead, and secure third-party reporting mechanisms maintained for independent intake. All reports are investigated promptly by trained staff and, where required, appropriate authorities are notified.
Enforcement, Remediation and Continuous Monitoring
Gardening Hampstead enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward any supplier or contractor found to be complicit in labour exploitation. Remediation measures prioritise victim protection and restoring fair employment conditions. Where remediation is not feasible or compliance is repeatedly breached, we will terminate relationships and pursue contractual remedies. We also provide or facilitate support for affected workers including access to legal, medical or social services where appropriate.
Annual Review and Accountability We review and update this modern slavery policy and our implementation programme at least once every year. The annual review includes assessment of audit outcomes, incident reports, corrective actions taken and effectiveness of training. Findings from the yearly review inform improvements to procurement controls, supplier monitoring and staff awareness activities. Senior leadership receives a formal report and is accountable for resourcing and delivering necessary changes.
Commitment and Next Steps Gardening Hampstead remains committed to continuous improvement in combatting modern slavery, including strengthening supplier auditing, expanding worker-centred remediation, enhancing reporting channels and embedding anti-slavery risk assessment into everyday decision-making. We require all suppliers and partners to demonstrate conformity with our anti-slavery expectations and to cooperate fully with audits and investigations. Our aim is to ensure that our gardens and green spaces are maintained by workers whose rights are respected and protected, free from exploitation.
This statement is made in good faith and reflects Gardening Hampstead's ongoing dedication to preventing slavery and human trafficking across our operations.