Modern Slavery Statement — Gardening Cranford Commitment

Gardening Cranford affirms a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in all forms. As a community-focused provider of garden and landscaping services, Cranford gardening is committed to conducting business ethically and ensuring that every worker engaged directly or indirectly in our operations is treated with dignity and respect. This statement sets out the principles, procedures and ongoing actions we take to prevent exploitation across our supply chains.

Scope and Principles

Our policy applies to all staff, contractors and third-party suppliers who deliver goods or services to Gardening Cranford. We will not tolerate any practice that exposes workers to coercion, debt bondage, restricted movement, or unlawful withholding of wages. The policy is an integral part of our corporate responsibilities and supports safe, fair employment for everyone connected to Cranford garden services.

We require all suppliers to acknowledge and comply with our anti-slavery expectations. Suppliers who fail to meet basic standards may be suspended or removed from our approved supplier list. This approach extends to subcontractors and temporary labour providers who work with our gardeners, landscapers and maintenance teams.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Gardening Cranford operates a risk-based supplier audit programme designed to identify potential indicators of modern slavery. Our supplier audits include:

• document reviews of employment contracts, payroll and recruitment practices;
• site visits and interviews where feasible to verify working conditions;
• checks on recruitment fees and third-party labour providers to avoid hidden costs borne by workers.

Audit findings are recorded and shared with suppliers together with corrective action plans and timelines. We use a combination of announced and unannounced checks for higher-risk suppliers, and we require written evidence of remediation when issues are discovered. Our contracting terms include clauses that allow us to terminate relationships if suppliers do not correct breaches promptly.

As part of procurement for Gardening Cranford and Cranford gardening services, supplier selection considers labour standards alongside price, quality and environmental impact. Fair labour practices are embedded in tender evaluations and contract management.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing: Gardening Cranford provides multiple confidential reporting channels for staff, suppliers and third parties to raise concerns about possible modern slavery. Reports can be made through internal grievance processes, anonymised reporting systems and designated compliance personnel. All reports are treated seriously, investigated promptly, and handled with confidentiality to protect whistleblowers and affected individuals.

We maintain clear procedures to ensure that no individual who reports a concern in good faith will suffer retaliation. Reports trigger an investigation protocol that may include immediate protective actions for at-risk workers, independent verification steps, and escalation to senior management where appropriate. Transparency and protection are central to our reporting approach.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement: This Modern Slavery Statement is subject to an annual review to assess effectiveness and update measures in light of new risks, audit outcomes and regulatory developments. Each year we report on progress, update our training programmes and refine supplier due diligence. Training is provided to procurement teams, site managers and relevant staff to improve recognition of exploitation indicators and response procedures.

Enforcement and Responsibility: Senior management at Gardening Cranford is responsible for implementing this policy and ensuring adequate resources for enforcement. Our governance framework assigns clear responsibilities for compliance, audit follow-up and remedial action. Where non-compliance is identified with our garden services suppliers or partners, we take appropriate contractual or legal measures to protect workers and rectify harm.

Collaboration and industry engagement are key to our strategy. We work with peers, local authorities and stakeholders to share best practice, strengthen supply chain transparency and support initiatives that reduce vulnerability to forced labour in the horticulture and landscaping sectors.

Conclusion: Gardening Cranford stands resolutely against modern slavery. Through diligent supplier audits, robust reporting channels, a strict zero-tolerance policy and an annual review cycle, we seek to prevent exploitation within our operations and across the wider Cranford gardening community. We will continue to evolve our approach, prioritise ethical procurement and ensure that every contract and partnership reflects our commitment to human rights.