Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Clapham

Gardening Clapham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to identifying, preventing and addressing risks related to forced labour across our local gardening services. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of exploitation and expect the same high standards from our sub-contractors, suppliers and partners.

We provide garden maintenance and landscaping across Clapham and surrounding areas under the name Clapham gardening, and we recognise our responsibility to ensure our business and supply chains are free from forced labour. Our leadership team has endorsed a clear set of principles that apply to all employees and contractors, and we communicate these expectations through induction and ongoing training.

Our core commitments include: establishing a zero-tolerance policy to modern slavery; carrying out targeted supplier audits; maintaining secure reporting channels; and conducting an annual review of all policies and processes. These commitments are embedded in our procurement practices for garden services Clapham and in the standards applied to temporary staff and subcontracted gardeners.

To strengthen supply chain transparency we perform supplier audits focused on labour standards and worker welfare. Audits take the form of documentation checks, site visits and worker interviews where appropriate, and we prioritise high-risk suppliers involved in seasonal labour and subcontracted maintenance. Our supplier code of conduct sets minimum expectations and requires corrective action plans for any identified non-compliance.

We use a risk-based approach to audits for all elements of our garden contracting activities, including procurement of tools, plants and landscaping materials. Where risks are identified, we work collaboratively with suppliers to remediate issues quickly, and we reserve the right to terminate relationships where suppliers refuse to meet required standards. Our procurement team maintains records of due diligence and audit outcomes to ensure traceability across the supply chain.

Reporting and Whistleblowing

We operate multiple secure reporting channels to encourage anyone to raise concerns about possible slavery or trafficking related to Gardening Clapham or our subcontractors. Reports can be made confidentially and will be treated seriously, investigated promptly and without retaliation. Our reporting procedures are designed to protect whistleblowers and any affected workers while ensuring issues are escalated to senior management.

Accessible Reporting Channels

Our reporting system includes an internal HR process, an anonymous reporting mechanism and clear escalation routes to senior leadership. All personnel receive information about how to report concerns as part of their induction. We also provide guidance to suppliers and contractors on how to report instances of exploitation or unsafe working practices within their teams.

Clapham gardeners engaged by Gardening Clapham are trained to recognise signs of modern slavery, including restricted movement, withheld wages or documentation, and signs of coercion. Where these signs are present, staff are required to report immediately through the established channels so that the appropriate safeguarding and remediation actions can be taken.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement We carry out an annual review of our anti-slavery measures, including policy updates, audit results and the effectiveness of reporting channels. The review assesses progress against our objectives, identifies lessons learned and sets priorities for the next year. Results of the review inform staff training, supplier engagement and where necessary, changes to contractual terms to strengthen protections.

As part of our continuous improvement strategy for gardening services in Clapham, we will monitor key performance indicators such as the number of supplier audits completed, remediation cases resolved and training hours delivered. We commit to transparent record keeping and to taking decisive action when modern slavery risks are discovered, including removal of suppliers who fail to implement corrective measures.

In summary, Gardening Clapham's approach combines a firm zero-tolerance policy, rigorous supplier audits, secure reporting channels and an annual review cycle to mitigate the risk of modern slavery across our operations and supply chain. Our aim is to uphold the highest standards of worker welfare, support ethical sourcing and ensure our local gardening and landscaping activities are free from exploitation.

We will continue to engage with stakeholders, refine our processes and invest in training so that every member of our team and every partner understands their role in preventing modern slavery and protecting vulnerable workers within the Clapham gardening community.