Gardeners Brimsdown - Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Brimsdown publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our commitment to preventing slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery declaration reflects our core values and confirms a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of forced labour, bonded labour, or exploitation. We recognise our responsibility to maintain ethical procurement and to ensure that every worker connected to our services and suppliers is treated with dignity and fairness.

Zero-Tolerance Policy and Ethical Standards

Our modern slavery policy is clear: any evidence of slavery or human trafficking will result in immediate action. We enforce contractual clauses that require suppliers to comply with our Modern Slavery Policy, and we reserve the right to terminate agreements if breaches are discovered. Our zero-tolerance approach covers recruitment practices, worker contracts, wage standards and working hours, and it demands transparency from every tier of the supply chain. We require that all partners and subcontractors operate in accordance with the Labour Standards we set out in our anti-slavery statement.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Gardeners Brimsdown conducts targeted supplier audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities to forced or coerced labour. Our supplier audit programme includes:

• Pre-engagement screening and risk-based supplier selection.
• On-site and remote checks focusing on payroll, contracts, and recruitment channels.
• Periodic compliance audits and follow-up corrective action plans.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We maintain clear and confidential reporting channels so that concerns about modern slavery can be raised safely. Staff, contractors and third parties are encouraged to use the internal reporting procedures or the anonymised reporting route we provide. All reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly, and escalated to senior management where necessary. Our reporting systems ensure non-retaliation for good-faith reports and include:

• Confidential case logging and investigation protocols.
• Escalation to the Governance Committee for material concerns.
• Support measures for affected workers while investigations proceed.

Training and awareness are central to preventing modern slavery. We deliver regular staff training on recognising indicators of exploitation, safe reporting and supplier obligations. Managers receive enhanced training on procurement controls and contractual compliance, while frontline teams are trained to spot signs of labour abuse in landscaping, horticulture and grounds maintenance roles. Our aim is to ensure every colleague understands the slavery and human trafficking statement and how to act if they suspect wrongdoing.

Contractual safeguards form part of our standard procurement documents. Suppliers must provide evidence of their own due diligence, permit audits, and demonstrate remediation where issues are found. We deploy risk-based contract clauses and insist on transparency about labour sources. Where remediation is necessary, we seek to work with suppliers to resolve issues; where cooperation is not forthcoming, we will enforce contract termination in line with our zero-tolerance stance.

We monitor the effectiveness of our actions through performance indicators, including the number of supplier audits completed, training completion rates, and the number and resolution status of reported concerns. Gardeners Brimsdown publishes periodic internal reviews and keeps governance records to demonstrate compliance with the slavery and human trafficking statement. Metrics are reviewed by senior management as part of our continuous improvement approach.

Annual Review and Continuous ImprovementEach year we undertake a formal review of this modern slavery statement and our associated policies. The annual review assesses audit outcomes, review of reporting cases, supplier remediation performance and any regulatory developments. Findings inform updated procedures, enhanced training modules and amendments to procurement contracts. The review process is overseen by our Governance Committee and presented to executive leadership to ensure accountability and resources for improvement.

In closing, this anti-slavery statement reiterates Gardeners Brimsdown's commitment to ethical operations and resilient supply chains. We will continue to refine our Modern Slavery Policy, increase supplier engagement, and strengthen reporting channels. By combining rigorous supplier audits, a clear zero-tolerance policy, accessible reporting mechanisms and an annual review cycle, we aim to prevent, detect and remedy any form of modern slavery connected to our business.