Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Brent Cross

Gardening Brent Cross is committed to eradicating modern slavery and human trafficking from all areas of our operations. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to preventing forced labour, exploitation and any form of servitude within our organisation and supply chains. We operate with a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery and expect the same standards from all partners engaged in gardening at Brent Cross and related services.

Our commitment as a provider of Brent Cross gardening services is founded on respect for human rights and ethical sourcing. We recognise the risk that labour abuses can occur in landscaping supply chains, seasonal workforces and subcontracted maintenance services. We therefore apply robust policies, training and oversight to minimise risk and to identify incidents promptly.

To give practical effect to this position, Gardening Brent Cross enforces proactive supplier management. All suppliers, sub-contractors and temporary labour providers are required to meet our standards and to undergo due diligence checks. Our procurement terms expressly prohibit the use of forced, bonded, indentured or trafficked labour, and we include contractual clauses that allow us to audit compliance and terminate relationships where breaches occur.

We maintain a structured supplier audit programme designed to assess working conditions, recruitment practices and payroll transparency. Audits combine documentation review, site visits and worker interviews where appropriate. These supplier audits are risk-based: higher-risk suppliers, including those supplying seasonal workers or sourcing materials internationally, are prioritised for in-person inspection and additional scrutiny.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

Gardening Brent Cross provides multiple confidential reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about potential modern slavery. Reports may be made anonymously where local law permits and are taken seriously. We investigate all credible allegations promptly, ensuring that those who report in good faith are protected from retaliation. Our reporting framework is integral to our zero-tolerance stance and supports continuous improvement.

In addition to internal reporting, we encourage external stakeholders to notify us of concerns. All reports are logged, risk-assessed and, where necessary, escalated to senior management for immediate action. Remedial steps include supplier corrective action plans, suspension of business relationships and referral to appropriate authorities should illegal activity be suspected.

Training, policies and continuous monitoring

Our staff receive regular training on recognising signs of exploitation, documenting concerns and following reporting procedures. Training is tailored for managers, procurement teams and field operatives who are most likely to encounter vulnerable workers. We have published policies that set out expectations for ethical labour practices across Gardening Brent Cross and for gardening at Brent Cross projects delivered by partners.

We maintain a list of specific actions used to manage risk, including:

• Pre-engagement due diligence for new suppliers and contractors.
• Contract clauses mandating compliance with our anti-slavery standards.
• Periodic supplier audits and on-site inspections.
• Worker voice mechanisms to hear directly from those performing the work.

Annual review: Gardening Brent Cross conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and associated policies to ensure continued effectiveness and alignment with evolving best practice. The review examines audit findings, incident reports, training uptake and any changes in our supply chain. Where gaps are identified we implement improvements and update our action plan to mitigate future risks. The annual review is approved by senior leadership and informs our targets for the coming year.

We believe transparency, accountability and collaboration are critical. Gardening BrentCross will continue to engage with suppliers, industry peers and relevant stakeholders to strengthen approaches to preventing modern slavery in all forms. Our combined actions are guided by the principle that no role, contract or service tolerates exploitation.

In summary, our measures include a clear zero-tolerance policy, systematic supplier audits, safe reporting channels and a formal annual review cycle. Through these steps Gardening at Brent Cross reaffirms its determination to combat modern slavery and to foster ethical, safe working conditions across the horticultural services we provide.

We will continue to monitor, report and improve, ensuring that Brent Cross gardening activities reflect our unwavering commitment to human rights and the elimination of modern slavery from every level of our operations.