Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Purley

Gardening Purley declares its commitment to preventing all forms of modern slavery in our operations and supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our zero-tolerance approach and the practical steps we take as a local provider of gardening services in Purley and surrounding areas. Gardening Purley and our teams of Purley gardeners are responsible for upholding workers' rights and ensuring no forced labour, human trafficking, or exploitation occurs in any part of our business.

We recognise that as a community-based provider of garden care in Purley and domestic landscaping services, our purchasing, subcontracting and seasonal labour arrangements can introduce risks. To reduce those risks we maintain a clear zero-tolerance policy that applies to everyone engaged by Gardening Purley, whether employed directly, contracted, or supplied through third parties. Our policy is published internally and reinforced through training so that each member of the Purley gardening staff understands the standard of behaviour we require.

Our policy is backed by a programme of supplier due diligence and audits. We conduct pre-engagement checks and ongoing supplier assessments for any vendor providing labour, plant hire, or material delivery. These supplier audits include documentary review, right-to-work checks, and site visits where appropriate. The supplier audit process is tailored to the size and nature of the supplier: small tool or plant suppliers may have a lighter-touch review, while labour providers and contractors undergo more detailed inspection.

We require contracts with key suppliers and subcontractors to include clauses that prohibit modern slavery and set out remediation steps should an issue arise. Gardening Purley uses a risk-based approach when evaluating our supply chain for garden maintenance in Purley and nearby boroughs. We prioritise suppliers who can demonstrate transparent labour practices, verified worker documentation, and ethical recruitment standards. Our procurement leads document decisions, maintain records, and escalate higher-risk cases for senior review.

To ensure awareness and practical compliance across our workforce we provide regular training sessions for all staff and contract supervisors. Training covers recognising signs of exploitation, safe recruitment practices, and the need to report concerns. We use both classroom and site-based scenarios so that our gardeners in Purley and landscape teams can identify and respond to potential modern slavery issues quickly and appropriately.

Gardening Purley operates clear and accessible reporting channels so concerns can be raised confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Employees and third parties are encouraged to report suspected slavery or trafficking through internal reporting lines to line managers or through an anonymous reporting mechanism. We maintain a secure reporting register, investigate all allegations promptly and, where necessary, involve external authorities to protect vulnerable individuals.

We maintain an internal

whistleblowing and investigation

framework that ensures allegations are handled sensitively and consistently. Investigations are led by trained staff with external support available if specialist expertise is required. Outcomes may include terminating relationships with non-compliant suppliers, implementing corrective action plans, and supporting any affected workers. Gardening Purley will act decisively to protect workers and remediate harm where modern slavery is discovered.

Continuous improvement, audits and annual review

Our commitment includes continual monitoring of our approach. We perform repeated supplier audits, review recruitment practices, and analyse incident data to adapt controls. Each year Gardening Purley undertakes a formal annual review of this modern slavery statement, assessing the effectiveness of our policies, training, supplier audits and reporting channels. Findings lead to updated controls, additional training or changes to procurement criteria.

In conclusion, Gardening Purley—including our teams of garden workers, contractors and local Purley suppliers—adopts a zero-tolerance stance on modern slavery. We commit to robust supplier audits, secure and confidential reporting channels, and an annual review cycle that ensures continuous improvement. By embedding these measures into our day-to-day operations and engaging transparently with our partners, Gardening Purley seeks to prevent exploitation and promote fair, safe working conditions across every garden and contract we serve.