Gardeners Manor Park Modern Slavery Statement

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out Gardeners Manor Park’s commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of modern slavery, including forced labour, bonded labour, and other forms of labour exploitation. Our approach is grounded in respect for human dignity and aligned with international standards for ethical employment and anti-slavery best practice.

Gardeners Manor Park recognises its responsibility to identify, assess and mitigate the risks of modern slavery across its estate management, landscaping, maintenance and procurement activities. We require all employees, contractors and partners to adhere to our policies and to report concerns through our designated reporting channels. Our senior leadership team oversees implementation and fosters a culture where forced labour or exploitation is neither tolerated nor ignored.

We have published a clear zero-tolerance policy that applies to staff, suppliers and subcontractors. The policy states that any evidence of trafficking, coercion, or other forms of modern slavery will result in immediate action, which may include termination of contracts, referral to law enforcement and engagement with relevant authorities. Gardeners Manor Park views the modern slavery statement as a living document and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Our procurement procedures embed human rights checks and supplier due diligence. We screen suppliers for risk indicators of human trafficking and forced labour before onboarding and during the lifetime of the relationship. Where risk is identified, we require corrective action plans and monitor progress through scheduled reviews.

We conduct targeted supplier audits, both announced and unannounced, prioritising higher-risk categories such as seasonal labour, grounds maintenance contracts and suppliers operating in jurisdictions with elevated risk of labour exploitation. Audits evaluate payroll practices, recruitment conditions, working hours and accommodation arrangements to ensure there is no evidence of debt bondage, withheld wages or restricted freedom of movement.

Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with our code of conduct and supply chain standards. Non-compliance triggers escalation: initial remediation support, re-auditing and, in persistent cases, contract termination. We also encourage suppliers to implement their own modern slavery statement and to share risk mitigation practices across the supply chain.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

Gardeners Manor Park maintains multiple confidential reporting channels to ensure that concerns about slavery, trafficking or labour exploitation can be raised safely. Employees and third parties are encouraged to report issues without fear of retaliation. Reports are treated seriously and investigated promptly by our compliance team.

Reports are handled with confidentiality, documented actions and regular updates to senior management. We provide training to staff and contractors on recognising signs of exploitation and the appropriate steps to take. Our approach emphasises protection for victims and cooperation with authorities and non-governmental organisations to secure safe outcomes for affected individuals.

Annual Review, Training and Continuous Improvement

We review this modern slavery statement and our anti-slavery measures annually to assess effectiveness and to incorporate emerging best practices. The annual review includes analysis of audit findings, remediation outcomes, supplier performance and the uptake of training across the organisation. Training covers indicators of exploitation, safe referral processes and the responsibilities of managers and procurement teams.

Key elements of our ongoing programme include:

• Zero-tolerance policy enforcement and clear disciplinary pathways.
• Regular supplier audits and risk-based due diligence.
• Accessible, confidential reporting channels and whistleblower safeguards.
• Annual reviews of policy effectiveness and corrective action tracking.

Gardeners Manor Park remains committed to eradicating slavery and trafficking from our operations and the wider supply network. We will continue to strengthen supplier engagement, increase transparency and invest in training and audits to prevent labour exploitation. This statement is approved by the board and will be reviewed each year to ensure our policies and practices remain robust and effective.