Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services East Ham

Gardening Services East Ham is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking within our operations and supply chains. This statement sets out our approach, which reflects a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of forced labour, exploitation or human trafficking in the provision of garden maintenance, landscaping and related services throughout East Ham and surrounding areas.

We recognise that gardening services in East Ham operate in an industry where labour and seasonal work can be vulnerable to abuse. Our policy applies to all employees, contractors and subcontractors engaged by East Ham gardening services and is embedded into our purchasing, recruitment and contract management practices.

Our Principles

We adopt a proactive approach to identify and mitigate risks. The following principles guide our work:

• Prevention: embedding ethical recruitment and fair pay practices;
• Protection: ensuring safe working conditions and freedom of movement for workers;
• Partnership: collaborating with suppliers, contractors and stakeholders to raise standards.

We maintain a clear and accessible zero-tolerance stance: any worker found to be subjected to exploitation will trigger immediate action, including termination of contracts, remediation for affected individuals and referral to appropriate authorities. Our commitment covers permanent staff and temporary workers engaged to deliver garden care across East Ham and nearby boroughs.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Our procurement procedures require all suppliers to adhere to our anti-slavery standards. We perform risk-based assessments and supplier audits focused on recruitment practices, subcontracting arrangements and wage compliance. Audits combine document review, worker interviews and site visits to verify adherence to labour standards. High-risk suppliers are subject to enhanced scrutiny and corrective action plans.

Contract clauses for gardening services in East Ham include explicit anti-slavery requirements and the right to conduct unannounced inspections. Suppliers must demonstrate transparent payroll records and lawful employment documentation; failure to comply leads to suspension or contract termination.

We maintain secure and confidential reporting channels to encourage reporting of concerns without fear of retaliation. Employees and third parties can report suspicions through internal hotlines, designated managers or anonymous boxes. Reports are investigated promptly and sensitively, with protections for whistleblowers and support for potential victims.

To support these channels, we provide training for managers and frontline staff on recognising indicators of modern slavery — from wage irregularities to restricted movement or coercive practices. Regular briefings ensure that operatives working on landscaping and maintenance understand how to raise concerns and where to seek help.

Remediation and Cooperation — where exploitation is identified we pursue immediate remediation for the affected person, which may include safe relocation, medical support and assistance to access legal rights. We cooperate fully with law enforcement, statutory agencies and sector bodies to ensure appropriate outcomes and to prevent recurrence.

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

Our internal compliance team monitors the effectiveness of these measures using performance indicators, audit outcomes and supplier risk profiles. We document findings, implement corrective actions and track progress through our governance structures. Gardeners East Ham operations report to senior management on compliance and escalation where necessary.

Annual Review

This Modern Slavery Statement is reviewed at least annually to assess emerging risks and the effectiveness of our policies. The annual review includes analysis of supplier audit results, incident reports and improvements in training coverage. Revisions are made to strengthen prevention, detection and remediation measures for the future.

By operating transparently and with a clear ethical framework, Gardening Services East Ham reaffirms its commitment to eradicating modern slavery from our workforce and supply chains, ensuring safe, fair and respectful working conditions for all.