Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Alperton
Our Commitment and Purpose
Gardeners Alperton declares a firm and enduring commitment to eradicate modern slavery, forced labour and human trafficking from every part of our business and supply chain. Our statement expresses the clear expectation that all members of the Gardeners of Alperton community and our commercial partners uphold human dignity, fair working conditions and lawful employment practices. This document sets out our policies, oversight and how the Alperton gardeners team actively works to prevent exploitation.
We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of modern slavery: any credible report will be treated seriously, investigated thoroughly and acted upon promptly. The zero tolerance stance is reinforced through senior leadership sign-off, mandatory staff awareness training and clear contractual obligations with suppliers and subcontractors.
The policy applies across all gardening, landscaping and maintenance operations conducted by Gardeners Alperton Ltd, including temporary labour, seasonal crews and third-party service providers. We emphasise transparency, expect accurate record-keeping and require all partners to comply with applicable anti-slavery laws and standards in the UK and jurisdictions where they operate.
Expectations, Training and Governance
We require suppliers to confirm adherence to our standards and to demonstrate procedures for safe recruitment and worker welfare. Procurement contracts include clauses that prohibit charging recruitment fees to workers and mandate that wages and benefits meet legal and industry norms. The Alperton gardeners procurement team conducts due diligence before onboarding suppliers and re-assesses risk at contract renewal.
Training for staff, supervisors and managers forms a core element of our approach. All personnel receive training on identifying signs of exploitation, safe interview techniques for workers, and the use of our whistleblowing and reporting channels. Governance is maintained by a nominated compliance lead who reports to senior management and oversees remedial action plans when issues are identified.
To support continuous improvement, we publish an annual summary of performance against our anti-slavery objectives and review our policies in the context of emerging risks. The statement integrates with broader corporate policies on health, safety and ethical sourcing to provide a consistent approach across operations.
Supplier Audits, Monitoring and Remediation
Supplier audits form a central part of our assurance programme. We use a risk-based audit schedule that assesses suppliers for potential vulnerabilities such as high labour intensity, migrant worker reliance, and complex subcontracting. Audits combine document review, payroll verification and confidential worker interviews to ensure that practices align with contractual obligations and legal standards.
Audit activities include:
- verification of employment contracts, payslips and working hours;
- private worker interviews conducted in appropriate languages and settings;
- inspection of accommodation and transport arrangements where provided;
- examination of recruitment practices and third-party recruiter relationships.
We maintain multiple reporting channels so that workers, suppliers and other stakeholders can report concerns confidentially, including anonymous raising of issues. All reports are triaged, investigated by trained staff and, when appropriate, external experts are engaged to support victim protection and remediation. A formal annual review evaluates the effectiveness of these channels, supplier audit outcomes and progress against key performance indicators, with the results informing policy updates and further staff training.
