Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Wanstead
Gardeners Wanstead confirms its uncompromising commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all operations and supply chains. This statement sets out the measures we take across our Wanstead gardening services and the gardeners in Wanstead we engage or contract with. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy to any form of forced labour, bonded labour, child labour or human trafficking.Our zero-tolerance policy and scope
Scope: This policy applies to all employees, contractors, temporary staff, subcontractors and suppliers engaged by Gardeners Wanstead. Gardeners of Wanstead must comply with the standards in this statement and the expectations we place on third parties.
Commitment to ethical practices
We commit to conducting due diligence on the supply chain for all Wanstead gardeners and gardening suppliers. Our approach includes assessing risk factors, strengthening contractual protections and ensuring that workers are free to leave employment, receive fair payment and work in safe conditions. We emphasise transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.To operationalise our anti-slavery commitment we undertake regular supplier audits and risk assessments. Audit activities include:
- Verification of identity and right to work for staff and temporary workers
- Contract clauses that prohibit forced labour and require compliance with anti-slavery laws
- On-site visits and worker interviews to verify working conditions
- Review of payroll and payment practices to confirm fair compensation
- Corrective action plans and follow-up monitoring where shortcomings are found
We apply a risk-based supplier management programme for gardeners in Wanstead and suppliers beyond the local area. High-risk suppliers receive enhanced scrutiny, including more frequent audits and documentary checks. Where vendors fail to meet our standards, we require remediation; persistent non-compliance may lead to contract termination.
Gardeners Wanstead provides multiple reporting channels for concerns about modern slavery and exploitation. We maintain safe, accessible and confidential mechanisms so that workers, suppliers and members of the public can raise issues without fear of retaliation. These reporting avenues are supported by a strict non-retaliation policy.
Reporting channels include:
- Internal confidential reporting to line managers and human resources
- Anonymous escalation routes for urgent or sensitive concerns
- Independent third-party whistleblowing channels and investigation processes
Our staff and the wider network of Wanstead gardening services receive training on recognising indicators of modern slavery, appropriate reporting steps and how to support vulnerable workers. Supplier contracts include clear clauses requiring adherence to our anti-slavery standards and permitting audit rights.
Accountability is embedded at senior levels. The leadership team reviews incidents, training completion and audit outcomes. We maintain documented processes to ensure that findings from audits and reports are tracked and resolved. Gardeners in Wanstead who act contrary to our policy will face disciplinary or contractual consequences.
Annual review and continuous improvement
We conduct an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement, our supplier audit outcomes and our reporting mechanisms. This review assesses performance against key performance indicators, identifies emerging risks and updates mitigation strategies. The review is approved at senior management level and drives updates to policies, training and supplier engagement activities.Conclusion: Gardeners Wanstead reaffirms its ongoing dedication to eradicating modern slavery across all aspects of its operations and the gardeners of Wanstead network. We will continue to strengthen our supplier audits, keep reporting channels accessible and review our practices yearly to ensure we uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and worker protection.
