Modern Slavery Statement for Gardening Cricklewood

Gardening Cricklewood is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all forms across our business and supply chains. This modern slavery declaration explains our approach, emphasises a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, and sets out the steps we take to reduce risks in our operations, procurement and the wider gardening community serving Cricklewood.

Our commitment is clear: we will not knowingly support or partner with any individual or organisation that engages in exploitation. Gardening in Cricklewood must be conducted with respect for human rights, and we actively promote ethical employment practices in every contract and project we undertake.

We apply robust due diligence when selecting suppliers and subcontractors. Our supplier selection process includes checks on recruitment practices, working conditions and lawful pay. Where risks are identified, we require corrective action plans and monitor implementation until concerns are resolved.

Policies, Audits and Supplier Assurance

Gardening Cricklewood Ltd has formalised policies that support compliance, including a Social Responsibility Policy and a Supplier Code of Conduct. These documents reinforce our zero-tolerance approach and set expectations for labour standards, migrant worker protections and transparent record keeping.

We conduct regular supplier audits and risk assessments across our supply network. Audits combine documentary review, on-site inspections where feasible, and interviews. Audit findings are graded and tracked; serious breaches trigger immediate suspension of the relationship until remediation is completed.

To strengthen procurement integrity we maintain:

• Contract clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery standards;
• Periodic audits of higher-risk suppliers and labour providers;
• Requirement for transparent recruitment and prohibition of recruitment fees charged to workers.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide secure reporting channels for employees, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery. Reporting can be made through our confidential internal systems and through designated managers trained to handle sensitive disclosures. All reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly.

Protections are in place for whistleblowers: reports are handled confidentially, and retaliation is prohibited. We offer support to affected individuals, including referral to appropriate services and steps to restore rights and employment where exploitation is discovered.

Our governance framework assigns oversight of anti-slavery measures to senior leadership. Regular updates are provided to board-level sponsors, and accountability for supplier audits, corrective actions and staff training is embedded across procurement and operations.

Training and awareness are essential parts of how we combat modern slavery. We deliver mandatory training for staff involved in hiring, procurement and site supervision so they can recognise signs of exploitation and follow correct escalation pathways.

We also engage with suppliers and labour providers to build awareness and to share good practice. Collaboration with peers in the landscaping and gardening sector helps raise standards for Cricklewood gardening services and supports systemic improvements for vulnerable workers.

Where instances of non-compliance are identified we take proportionate remedial action, ranging from contractual remedies and worker support to termination of contracts in severe cases. Our aim is to remediate harm, prevent recurrence, and where necessary, remove parties who fail to meet our standards.

Annual review: Gardening Cricklewood undertakes an annual review of this statement and our anti-slavery programme. The review assesses the effectiveness of policies, audits, reporting channels and training, and updates measures in response to evolving risks and lessons learned.

Continuous improvement drives our approach: findings from audits and incidents inform revised supplier requirements, enhanced checks and targeted training. We will continue to strengthen our controls to protect workers and uphold the highest ethical standards in Cricklewood gardening and beyond.

This statement is issued by the leadership of Gardening Cricklewood as evidence of our ongoing commitment to eradicate modern slavery from our operations and supply chains. We will report annually on progress, maintaining transparency about the actions taken and the outcomes achieved.