Modern Slavery Statement for Gardeners Forest Gate
Gardeners Forest Gate is committed to conducting business with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights. 
This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps taken by our team to prevent slavery, servitude, forced labour, and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that the risk of exploitation can exist in many sectors, including landscaping, maintenance, and procurement, and we are dedicated to reducing that risk through practical controls and a zero-tolerance policy.
Our Commitment
We maintain a clear ethical framework across all activities carried out by Gardeners Forest Gate. Every employee, contractor, and supplier is expected to uphold lawful and responsible working practices. We do not accept any form of modern slavery, whether directly in our own work or indirectly through third parties. Zero tolerance means that any verified breach may lead to immediate corrective action, contract suspension, or termination where appropriate.
As part of our wider responsibility, Forest Gate gardeners regularly review employment, subcontracting, and procurement processes to help ensure that vulnerable workers are protected. We also expect our partners to demonstrate that wages, hours, and working conditions are lawful and humane. This statement applies to all business functions and supports our ongoing aim to build a transparent and accountable organisation.
Supplier Audits and Due Diligence
Supplier management is a critical part of our approach. Gardeners Forest Gate services are supported by a due diligence process that considers reputation, labour practices, and compliance history before engaging a supplier. Where the risk profile requires it, we carry out supplier audits to assess working arrangements, documentation, and evidence of responsible recruitment.
These audits may include checks on identity records, contract terms, pay practices, and the use of subcontractors.
Our audit approach is proportionate but firm. If concerns arise, we seek immediate clarification and, where needed, require a corrective action plan. Suppliers are expected to cooperate fully and provide accurate information. Gardeners in Forest Gate understand that transparency is essential to effective prevention, and we reserve the right to end any relationship where credible evidence of exploitation is identified or where cooperation is refused.
Training, Monitoring, and Risk Awareness
We encourage staff to remain alert to indicators of modern slavery, including withholding of documents, restricted movement, debt bondage, or workers appearing fearful and unable to speak freely.
Training and internal awareness help our teams recognise and respond to these signs. Monitoring is carried out throughout the year to identify emerging risks, especially where seasonal labour, subcontracting, or cross-border supply arrangements are involved.
Reporting Channels and Safeguarding Concerns
We want concerns to be raised early and handled properly. Any worker, supplier, or member of our organisation can report suspicions of modern slavery through internal reporting channels established for confidential escalation. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly. Gardeners Forest Gate does not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith. This protection is vital to creating a culture where people feel safe speaking up.Where a report suggests immediate risk, the matter is escalated without delay to the relevant manager for urgent review. Information is shared only on a need-to-know basis to protect confidentiality and avoid compromising any investigation. Responsible reporting supports safeguarding, legal compliance, and ethical decision-making across all parts of the business.
