Modern Slavery Statement for Gardeners Spitalfields

At Gardeners Spitalfields, we recognise that modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation are grave violations of human rights. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance policy and the practical steps we take to help prevent these abuses across our operations and supply chain.

Our commitment applies to every aspect of Gardeners Spitalfields, from procurement and service delivery to subcontracting and logistics. We expect all colleagues, partners, and suppliers to act with integrity, comply with the law, and uphold safe, fair, and ethical working conditions. We do not accept any form of coercion, debt bondage, child labour, or intimidation.

We embed these principles in our internal processes through recruitment checks, onboarding controls, and clear workplace standards. Every employee is expected to understand their responsibilities and to escalate concerns promptly if something appears unusual, unsafe, or inconsistent with our ethical expectations.

Our supply chain is an important area of focus for Gardeners Spitalfields modern slavery prevention. We assess supplier risk using a proportionate approach that considers geography, service type, labour intensity, and previous compliance history. Where risk is higher, we require additional assurances and evidence of responsible labour practices.

Supplier audits are a key part of our due diligence. These audits may include document checks, labour-practice reviews, site inspections, and interviews where appropriate. We look for signs of fair pay, freely chosen work, suitable working hours, and proper identity and right-to-work controls. If concerns are identified, we seek corrective action immediately and may suspend or end the relationship where necessary.

We also ask suppliers to confirm that they apply the same Gardeners Spitalfields anti-slavery standards to their own subcontractors and labour providers. This helps extend ethical expectations beyond direct suppliers and supports a more transparent, accountable supply chain.

Reporting concerns is essential to maintaining a safe and lawful business. We provide reporting channels for employees, contractors, and supply-chain partners to raise suspicions or incidents of modern slavery without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made confidentially, and all concerns are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with sensitivity.

We also encourage anyone involved with Gardeners Spitalfields to speak up if they notice warning signs such as restricted movement, withheld documents, unexplained deductions, unsafe accommodation, or workers who appear unable to leave employment freely. Where a credible concern arises, we cooperate with relevant authorities and take immediate steps to protect those at risk.

Training supports our reporting culture by helping people recognise indicators of exploitation and understand how to respond. Managers with responsibility for suppliers or labour oversight receive additional guidance so they can identify risk early and act decisively.

Gardeners Spitalfields reviews its approach to modern slavery at least annually, or sooner if legal requirements, risk profiles, or business practices change. This annual review considers supplier performance, audit findings, reported concerns, and any improvements needed to strengthen controls.

As part of this review, we update policies, refresh due-diligence checks, and reinforce expectations across the business. Continuous improvement is central to our approach, ensuring that our controls remain relevant, effective, and aligned with evolving best practice.

We believe that preventing modern slavery is a shared responsibility. Through our zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, clear reporting channels, and annual review, Gardeners Spitalfields remains committed to operating ethically and to protecting the dignity and rights of everyone connected to our work.