Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Brixton Commitment
Our stance on forced labour and human trafficking
Gardening Brixton takes a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery in all forms, including forced labour, servitude, human trafficking and unlawful child labour. This statement explains how Gardening in Brixton and associated teams ensure that our operations and supply chains are free from exploitation. We recognise our ethical and legal responsibilities and commit to continuous improvement in transparency and accountability. Our approach is founded on respect for human rights, fair working conditions, and clear, enforceable expectations of everyone who works with Brixton gardening services.
We apply this policy across all activities, including grounds maintenance, landscaping, seasonal planting and the provision of tools, plants and materials. The scope of this statement covers employees, contracted workers, agency labour, subcontractors and suppliers who provide goods or services to Gardening Brixton. We insist on contractual clauses that require compliance with modern slavery and human trafficking laws and reserve the right to terminate relationships where violations occur. Our aim is to prevent exploitation before it happens by embedding standards into procurement and everyday practice.
Supplier audits and due diligence form a central part of our prevention strategy. We carry out risk-based assessments of suppliers and partners, prioritising those in higher-risk sectors such as seasonal horticultural supply, manual labour subcontracting and imported plant materials. Audits include document checks, site visits, worker interviews and verification of payroll, right-to-work evidence and health and safety records. Our process includes:
- Risk assessment: mapping suppliers by geography, sector and role to target scrutiny where it matters most.
- Onboarding checks: contractual assurances, self-assessment questionnaires and compliance documentation required before supply begins.
- Periodic audits: scheduled and unannounced inspections, with corrective action plans where issues are identified.
We maintain clear expectations in our Supplier Code of Conduct and require suppliers to demonstrate remediation when non-compliance is discovered. Where breaches cannot be resolved, Gardening Brixton will end the relationship, and where criminal activity is suspected we will involve the appropriate authorities. Transparency and cooperation with partners are essential to drive systemic improvements across Brixton gardening networks.
Reporting channels are accessible and protected to encourage concerns to be raised without fear of retaliation. Workers or third parties who suspect exploitation can report through internal reporting routes, anonymous whistleblowing mechanisms and structured escalation paths within our management system. We emphasise confidentiality and proportionate investigation: all reports are logged, assessed and, if substantiated, acted upon promptly. Gardening in Brixton trains staff and supervisors to recognise signs of modern slavery and to refer concerns to the designated compliance lead for investigation.
Our training and awareness programs are delivered to employees and contract managers to reinforce a culture of vigilance. Training covers recognition of exploitation indicators, proper recruitment practices, verification of right-to-work documentation and safe channels for workers to seek help. We also provide guidance to supply chain partners on improving labour standards, responsible recruitment and record-keeping. Strong procurement practices help ensure that Brixton gardeners and subcontractors adhere to our expectations.
Monitoring, continuous improvement and annual review
Gardening Brixton conducts an annual review of this Modern Slavery Statement and our associated policies, assessing the effectiveness of due diligence, audit outcomes and incident responses. Metrics monitored include audit findings, remediation actions completed, number of reports received and training participation rates. The review informs updates to risk assessments, supplier engagement strategies and training content to ensure ongoing alignment with best practice.We remain committed to strengthening our controls, collaborating with stakeholders, and sharing lessons learned to prevent exploitation across the sector. This statement is endorsed by senior management and will be published and reviewed each year to reflect evolving risks and improvements in our processes. By maintaining a proactive posture, Gardening Brixton and its teams work to ensure that everyone involved in our operations is treated with dignity and respect.
Conclusion: The commitment of Gardening Brixton to eradicating modern slavery is unwavering. We will continue to enforce a zero-tolerance approach, conduct supplier audits, provide safe reporting channels and perform an annual review of our policies and actions to promote ethical, safe and fair working practices across Brixton gardening and related services.