Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Brent Cross
Gardeners Brent Cross is committed to a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour across our operations and supply chain. As Brent Cross gardeners and as part of the wider gardening services industry, we recognise our responsibility to act ethically, to protect vulnerable people and to take robust steps to prevent exploitation. This modern slavery statement explains our approach, the processes we use, and the ongoing actions we take to identify and mitigate risk.
Our policy and commitments
We operate a zero tolerance approach: any evidence of forced labour, child exploitation, or human trafficking will result in immediate action. Our commitments include:
- Clear corporate policy that prohibits modern slavery in all forms;
- Training and awareness for staff and contractors to recognise signs of exploitation;
- Due diligence on recruitment, employment practices and contract terms.
We are transparent about our standards for Gardeners at Brent Cross and for all subcontractors. We expect all suppliers and partners to comply with our policies and to confirm that they do not use exploitative labour practices. Suppliers must provide evidence of their recruitment and payroll procedures, worker identification checks and commitments to fair working conditions.
Supplier audits and compliance checks
We conduct regular supplier audits and risk assessments to evaluate compliance. Our audit programme includes document review, payroll verification, interviews where appropriate and site inspections. For high-risk suppliers we perform more frequent and thorough checks. Brent Cross garden team managers receive summaries of audit findings and required corrective actions.
Supplier performance is monitored through contractual clauses and ongoing engagement. Where non-compliance is identified we require a written remediation plan with clear timelines. Persistent or severe breaches may lead to contract termination. Our procurement team integrates modern slavery risk criteria into supplier selection and renewal decisions to reduce the likelihood of exploitation in our supply chain.
We maintain records of all audits and compliance activities. This documentation supports continuous improvement in how our gardening business in Brent Cross assesses and mitigates modern slavery risk. We also share learnings across our operations to strengthen controls and prevention measures.
Reporting channels and whistleblowing
We provide secure and confidential channels for anyone — employees, contractors, suppliers or members of the public — to report concerns about modern slavery or exploitative practices. Reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly by designated compliance officers. We protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure reported matters are escalated to senior management where appropriate.
Our reporting framework includes anonymised reporting options, incident logging, and a clear investigative process that aims to deliver fair and timely outcomes. Reports trigger an initial screening and, if required, a full investigation with documented findings, remediation steps and follow-up actions.
Training, monitoring and continual improvement: All new staff and seasonal workers engaged by our Brent Cross gardeners receive training on modern slavery awareness, rights at work and how to raise concerns. We periodically refresh training and introduce targeted modules for procurement and supervisory roles to improve detection and response.
Annual review and governance: We commit to an annual review of this modern slavery statement and of our policies, audit results and remediation effectiveness. The review is led by senior leadership and informs updates to our risk framework, supplier due diligence and training programmes. Findings are used to set objectives for the coming year.
In summary, Gardeners Brent Cross upholds a firm stance against modern slavery through proactive policy enforcement, regular supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and an annual review cycle that drives continuous improvement. We will continue to strengthen our practices to ensure a responsible and ethical supply chain for all gardening and landscaping activities in and around Brent Cross.
