Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Wandsworth
Gardening Services Wandsworth is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms from occurring within our operations and across our supply chains. We operate a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding forced labour, child labour and any practices that infringe human rights. This statement sets out how our gardening service in Wandsworth ensures responsible practices, risk-based supplier engagement and clear processes for reporting and remediation.
Our policy applies to all staff, contractors and subcontractors working with Wandsworth gardening services, including seasonal and temporary workers. We require adherence to legal standards and to our own higher expectations for fair treatment, safe working conditions and freedom of movement. The policy forms part of contractual terms for suppliers and is a condition of continued collaboration with Gardening Services in Wandsworth.
To maintain transparency across our supply chain, we map direct suppliers and key subcontractors and undertake proportionate due diligence. We assess risk factors such as recruitment practices, accommodation arrangements and the use of labour-only contractors. Where necessary, we implement corrective action plans and, in serious or unresolvable cases, will terminate supplier relationships.
Zero-Tolerance Policy and Enforcement
Our zero-tolerance policy is enforced through contract clauses, onboarding checks and regular compliance reminders. All new hires and partner organisations are required to confirm they have read and will comply with our anti-slavery expectations. Gardening Service Wandsworth takes immediate action if allegations arise, including suspension of work, investigation and engagement with relevant authorities where appropriate.
We maintain a programme of supplier audits and risk-based reviews. These audits include document checks, interviews where feasible and, for higher-risk providers, site visits. Audit findings result in an action log with defined deadlines and monitored progress. Typical audit steps include:
- Verification of right-to-work and payroll records;
- Evaluation of recruitment fees and worker contracts;
- Assessment of housing and transport provided by suppliers where applicable.
Where audits reveal deficiencies, Gardening Services Wandsworth provides support to remediate the issues and requires written commitments and timelines from suppliers. Persistent non-compliance triggers escalation, contractual penalties or termination. We use a mix of announced and unannounced reviews to verify ongoing compliance.
Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing
We operate confidential reporting channels to encourage staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns without fear of reprisal. Reports can be made anonymously and are treated seriously. All allegations are logged, triaged and investigated by a designated compliance lead with appropriate expertise in worker welfare and employment law.
Gardening services in Wandsworth train managers and frontline staff to recognise signs of exploitation and to use the reporting routes. We protect whistleblowers and ensure that complaints lead to timely, proportionate investigations and remedial action where exploitation is identified. Remediation may include support for affected workers, cooperation with enforcement agencies and changes to supplier management.
Annual review: our Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least once a year and updated to reflect new risks, lessons learned from audits and reports, and changes in the regulatory landscape. The review process includes evaluation of supplier performance, assessment of the effectiveness of reporting channels, and updates to training materials. Gardening Service Wandsworth remains committed to continuous improvement and transparency, publishing the outcomes of reviews internally and using findings to strengthen controls across the business and the broader Wandsworth gardening services sector.
