Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Camden Town

Gardening Camden Town is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in every part of our operations and in our supply chains. This Modern Slavery Statement explains our approach to risk assessment, prevention and remediation across Camden Town gardening and community landscape services. We have a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, debt bondage, servitude and any form of exploitation, and we require all partners, contractors and suppliers working on Camden Town gardening projects to meet the same strict standards.

We recognise that horticulture, seasonal maintenance and subcontracted grounds work can present specific vulnerabilities. As a result, our recruitment protocols, contract terms and on-site supervision are designed to protect the dignity and rights of workers. Our approach to Gardening in Camden Town combines proactive risk mapping, worker-centred audits and continuous training so that those who maintain public and private green spaces do so under lawful and fair conditions.

To deliver ethical procurement we carry out due diligence and supplier audits at onboarding and at regular intervals thereafter. Our due diligence process includes supplier questionnaires, verification of payroll and employment records, checks on recruitment intermediaries, and targeted site inspections. Where potential issues are identified, we implement immediate mitigation measures and demand corrective action plans from suppliers to restore compliance and safeguard workers.

Our zero-tolerance policy is enforced across all operations associated with Camden Town gardening initiatives. Any breach of this policy by employees, subcontractors or suppliers triggers disciplinary measures, contractual remedies or termination, and may be referred to appropriate enforcement bodies. We include robust anti-slavery clauses in contracts and require suppliers to permit verifiable independent audits and to demonstrate continual improvement in labour standards.

The supplier audit programme is tailored to risk and scale. High-risk suppliers—such as those that employ seasonal labour, use third-party recruitment or provide accommodation—receive priority audits and follow-up visits. Core audit activities include:

• verification of wage and time records and conformity with statutory entitlements,
• interviews with workers to confirm freedom of movement and consent,
• review of recruitment processes to ensure no worker-paid fees or coercive practices,
• inspection of living conditions where accommodation is provided to workers, and
• assessment of subcontracting chains to ensure transparency beyond the first tier.

Audit findings are recorded, tracked and acted upon. We expect suppliers to implement corrective actions within agreed timescales; failure to do so results in suspension of work or termination. Strong governance, transparent reporting and contractual levers support our efforts to eliminate modern slavery from Camden Town garden supply chains.

Gardening Camden Town provides accessible and confidential reporting channels for suspected modern slavery that are open to employees, workers on supplier sites and members of the community. We maintain safe reporting mechanisms, protect whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure every allegation is logged, investigated and, where necessary, escalated to specialist advisers or enforcement agencies. Our investigations are victim-centred and aim to restore safety and remedy where exploitation is found.

We invest in ongoing training for managers, procurement teams and operational staff involved in Camden Town garden services. Training covers how to spot indicators of exploitation, correct steps when a concern arises, and the processes for engaging with suppliers to remedy problems. This training is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect emerging risks and lessons learned from our audits and investigations.

This statement is subject to an annual review to evaluate effectiveness, update policy commitments and set targets for continuous improvement. The review process analyses audit outcomes, incident reports, remediation success and changes in our supply chain, and it is used to refine our risk-based supplier engagement, enhance transparency and improve worker protections across all Camden Town gardening operations. We remain dedicated to strengthening our response to modern slavery and to sharing progress in subsequent statements.