Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Charlton

Our commitment

Garden safety and human rights are integral to Gardening Services Charlton. This statement sets out our approach to preventing modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of exploitation and are committed to transparency and continual improvement.

Scope and purpose

This declaration covers all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Charlton gardening services, including temporary and seasonal workers. It clarifies responsibilities for managers and outlines the practical steps we take to reduce risk and ensure compliance with anti-slavery laws.

Policy framework

Our zero-tolerance policy is explicit: no person shall be subject to slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour in any part of our organisation or supply network. The policy is published internally and applied through contracts, procurement and on-site supervision for all Gardening Services in Charlton projects.

Due diligence and supplier audits are core controls. We assess risk using a tiered approach, prioritising suppliers with labour-intensive activities. Audits combine documentation review, site visits and worker interviews. Key audit elements include:

• Verification of right to work and fair recruitment practices
• Review of payroll, pay rates and working hours
• Inspection of accommodation and welfare arrangements where provided
• Checks for recruitment fees and third-party agency practices

Supplier engagement

We maintain a supplier code of conduct that sets minimum standards on labour, health and safety, and ethical conduct for all contractors and subcontractors working with Charlton garden services. Where suppliers fall short, corrective action plans are required and failure to remediate may lead to contract termination.

Reporting channels are available to enable confidential reporting of concerns. Employees, contractors and third parties can raise issues through internal reporting lines or anonymously via our whistleblowing procedure. All reports are investigated promptly and impartially, with protections for whistleblowers against retaliation.

Training and awareness

Training on recognising and preventing modern slavery is mandatory for managers and procurement staff at Gardening Services Charlton. We provide refresher sessions for site supervisors and create plain-language materials for seasonal workers. Awareness measures help ensure that Charlton gardening services teams can identify indicators of exploitation and escalate concerns appropriately.

Remediation and continuous improvement — When incidents are identified we take proportionate remedial action focused on worker protection and long-term prevention. This includes supporting victims, cooperating with authorities and improving controls across the supply chain. We record and monitor outcomes to drive better practice.

Governance and annual review

Responsibility for implementing this statement rests with our senior management team, who review performance quarterly and publish progress annually. An annual review evaluates the effectiveness of our policies, supplier audit outcomes, training uptake and incident response. The review informs updates to risk assessments and strengthens our anti-slavery programme each year.

In summary, Gardening Services Charlton and its associated operations commit to proactive prevention of modern slavery through clear policies, robust supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and a program of regular review and improvement. We will continue to work with partners and stakeholders to ensure ethical, transparent and fair labour practices across all our gardening services in Charlton and associated projects.