Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Services Sanderstead
Gardening Services Sanderstead is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach to forced labour, exploitation and human trafficking within our organisation and across our supplier network. We recognise the responsibility we hold as a local provider of garden maintenance and landscaping to ensure that everyone who works for us or for our partners is treated with dignity and respect.Zero-tolerance policy: We operate a clear policy that prohibits all forms of modern slavery. Our workforce, including seasonal and contracted workers who provide Sanderstead gardening services and Sanderstead garden maintenance, are engaged under lawful contracts and paid in accordance with legal and ethical standards. We will not tolerate any form of exploitation, and any substantiated breach will lead to contractual termination and appropriate remedial action.
As part of our due diligence we maintain a robust supplier audit programme and supplier oversight. Our supply chain checks include:
- Verification of identity and right to work for individuals supplied by agencies;
- Periodic on-site and remote supplier audits for high-risk providers of horticultural labour and materials;
- Review of recruitment practices to ensure no fees are charged to workers and no restrictions on freedom of movement.
We tailor our approach to risks specific to garden care and landscape support, recognising that some segments of the supply chain for a gardening service in Sanderstead — such as seasonal labour, subcontracted crews and imported plant suppliers — can present higher vulnerabilities. Risk assessments consider geographic, occupational and contractual indicators and inform targeted checks and training.
Governance, training and responsibilities
Our board and senior management own the modern slavery agenda for Sanderstead garden maintenance and landscaping operations. We provide regular training to managers and supervisors on recognising signs of exploitation, lawful recruitment practices and how to act on concerns. All procurement staff and contractors receive guidance to ensure adherence to our Supplier Code of Conduct and contractual clauses prohibiting forced labour. We require all suppliers to acknowledge and comply with these standards as a condition of engagement.Reporting channels and investigation process: We maintain clear and accessible reporting routes for staff and third parties to raise concerns confidentially. Reports can be made through internal HR channels, directly to a nominated safeguarding officer, or via anonymous reporting mechanisms provided by our governance team. Once a concern is raised we follow a documented investigation process, ensuring protection for whistleblowers and prompt action where violations are identified.
We use contractual controls, right-to-audit clauses and periodic supplier audits to enforce expectations across our network of subcontractors and suppliers — whether providing turf, machinery hire, or labour for a gardening service in Sanderstead. Our procurement terms require evidence of lawful employment practices, transparent pay records and appropriate health and safety standards. Breaches trigger corrective action plans, remediation, and where necessary, contract termination.
To measure effectiveness we monitor key performance indicators including audit completion rates, corrective action closure times, the number of staff trained, and any incidents of non-compliance. We work collaboratively with suppliers to build capacity and improve practices; where remediation is required we prioritise the welfare of affected workers and cooperate with authorities when appropriate. Our approach balances enforcement with practical support to drive sustainable improvements across the supply chain.
