Modern Slavery Statement for Gardeners Hadley Wood

Gardeners Hadley Wood is committed to operating with integrity, dignity, and respect for every person involved in our work. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation across our operations and supply chain. We recognise that zero tolerance is essential, and we maintain clear procedures to identify, prevent, and address any risk. Our commitment applies to all aspects of our landscaping and garden maintenance services, including Gardeners Hadley Wood, Hadley Wood gardeners, and related support activities.

We understand that modern slavery can take many forms, including debt bondage, coercion, deceptive recruitment, and the withholding of wages or documents. To reduce these risks, we expect all employees, contractors, and suppliers to act lawfully and ethically. Our policies are designed to protect people, support fair working conditions, and ensure that every individual is treated with respect and fairness. This statement is reviewed as part of our wider commitment to responsible business practice.

Our zero-tolerance policy is supported by robust internal controls. We do not engage with any party known to be involved in exploitation, and we take immediate action where concerns arise. Any suspected breach is investigated promptly, and corrective steps may include suspension or termination of a relationship. The principle of zero tolerance is central to the way Hadley Wood gardening services and garden maintenance in Hadley Wood are managed.

Supplier due diligence is a key safeguard in our approach. We assess new suppliers before engagement and continue to monitor existing relationships through periodic supplier audits. These audits review working practices, wage arrangements, recruitment methods, subcontracting controls, and documentation standards. Where appropriate, we request evidence that workers are employed voluntarily and that conditions meet ethical expectations. This helps ensure that Hadley Wood garden care partners share our standards.

In our procurement process, we favour suppliers who can demonstrate transparent labour practices and a willingness to cooperate with ethical checks. If a supplier cannot meet our requirements, we will not proceed with the relationship. We also expect suppliers to cascade our standards to their own teams and sub-suppliers. By applying consistent monitoring, Gardeners Hadley Wood aims to reduce hidden risk throughout the supply chain.

Reporting concerns must be safe, clear, and accessible. We encourage employees and third parties to raise any suspicion of exploitation without fear of retaliation. Reports may be made through internal management channels, written records, or designated safeguarding processes. All concerns are treated seriously, investigated confidentially, and escalated where necessary. This openness is vital to maintaining the integrity of Hadley Wood gardeners and our broader service network.

Training plays an important role in awareness and prevention. Relevant staff receive guidance on recognising warning signs such as restricted movement, fearfulness, poor living conditions, or unusual payment arrangements. Managers are expected to respond quickly and document any concerns. We also encourage a culture where questions can be raised early, allowing risks to be addressed before they become serious. In this way, gardeners in Hadley Wood remain alert to ethical responsibilities.

Our governance framework includes an annual review of this statement and the procedures behind it. Each year, we assess whether our controls remain effective, whether supplier audits need to be expanded, and whether new risks have emerged in our business or sector. The review also considers any incidents, improvements, or changes in legislation. This process keeps our commitment practical, current, and measurable.

As part of that annual review, we reinforce our expectation that every person involved in our services upholds the same standards. We will continue to strengthen due diligence, improve reporting routes, and maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery in all forms. Gardeners Hadley Wood believes that ethical working practices are not optional; they are fundamental to responsible service delivery, trust, and long-term sustainability.