Modern Slavery Statement for Gardeners Turnpike Lane

Gardeners Turnpike Lane is committed to operating with integrity, fairness, and respect for human rights across every part of our work. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the steps we take to prevent slavery, forced labour, human trafficking, and child labour within our operations and supply chains. We recognise that modern slavery can appear in many forms, and we take a zero-tolerance policy approach to any practice that exploits workers or undermines their freedom and dignity.

Our commitment applies to all employees, contractors, and suppliers associated with Gardeners Turnpike Lane services. We expect every person and organisation acting on our behalf to uphold ethical employment standards, comply with applicable laws, and treat workers with dignity and fairness. We also encourage a culture where concerns can be raised early, investigated properly, and resolved without fear of retaliation.

The risk of modern slavery is assessed as part of our responsible business practices, especially where labour-intensive work, seasonal demand, or subcontracting may be involved. As part of our Gardener Turnpike Lane compliance framework, we review supplier practices, labour arrangements, and workforce controls to identify warning signs such as withheld documents, excessive recruitment fees, or restricted movement. These checks help us maintain higher standards across the supply chain.

We apply a structured supplier due diligence process before engagement and throughout the relationship. This includes reviewing employment terms, monitoring labour sourcing methods, and carrying out supplier audits where appropriate. Audits may include document checks, site observations, and verification of payroll and working-hour records to confirm that workers are engaged lawfully and voluntarily. Where an issue is identified, we require corrective action and will suspend or end relationships if improvements are not made.

Our suppliers are expected to demonstrate clear evidence of ethical recruitment, age verification, and safe working conditions. We also ask them to cascade the same expectations to their subcontractors and labour providers. By taking this approach, Turnpike Lane gardeners can support reliable services while reinforcing a supply chain built on accountability, transparency, and respect for labour rights.

Internal training is provided to help relevant team members understand the indicators of modern slavery and the steps to take if concerns arise. This includes awareness of vulnerability factors, unusual control over workers, and signs of coercion. Training supports our wider commitment to maintaining a workplace where people are treated lawfully, ethically, and with care.

We provide clear reporting channels for employees, suppliers, and partners to raise concerns about possible exploitation or unethical conduct. Reports may be made through management, designated safeguarding routes, or other internal escalation methods established for serious concerns. Every report is handled seriously, reviewed promptly, and treated with confidentiality wherever possible. Retaliation against anyone who raises a genuine concern is not tolerated.

Where modern slavery concerns are identified, we will act immediately to protect affected individuals, investigate the matter, and work with relevant parties to remedy the situation. This may include stopping work, reviewing contracts, improving controls, or reporting issues to the appropriate authorities when required. Our aim is not only compliance, but also meaningful protection for vulnerable workers across the Gardeners Turnpike Lane supply chain.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with current legal requirements and business practices. Each review considers supplier performance, audit outcomes, training records, reported concerns, and any changes in operational risk. Through this annual process, Gardeners Turnpike Lane continues to strengthen its approach to preventing modern slavery and reinforcing responsible business conduct.