Modern Slavery Statement for Gardening Haringey

Gardening Haringey affirms a zero-tolerance policy towards modern slavery in all its forms. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our commitment to preventing any form of forced labour, human trafficking or exploitation across our operations and supply chain. We recognise the moral and legal responsibility to act where risks are identified and to be transparent about the steps we take to reduce risk and remediate where necessary.

Our modern slavery and human trafficking statement applies to all staff, volunteers, contractors and those supplying goods and services to Gardening Haringey. We require every person and partner to meet our expectations and to adhere to our policies. We do not tolerate coercion, excessive working hours without compensation, retention of identification documents, debt bondage or any other practice that undermines individual freedom.

The policy is backed by clear governance: senior management is accountable for implementation, while operational leads carry out risk assessments. Gardening Haringey maintains a published anti-slavery statement that communicates our standards and the consequences of non-compliance. Any breach of this Modern Slavery policy will trigger prompt investigation and appropriate disciplinary or contractual actions.

Due Diligence, Supplier Audits and Responsible Procurement

We conduct robust supplier due diligence to identify and assess the risk of slavery and trafficking in our supply chain. Procurement and contracts include clauses requiring compliance with our slavery and trafficking statement and the right to audit. We prioritise suppliers in high-risk categories and regions and apply enhanced scrutiny where vulnerable labour is involved, such as seasonal planting, nursery supply chains and waste removal services.

Supplier audits are an essential tool: we perform documentary checks, site visits and third-party verifications. Audit findings inform corrective action plans. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships if suppliers do not rectify serious breaches. Our approach balances support for remediation with firm enforcement of standards so that exploitation is addressed and prevented.

Key elements of our supplier programme include:

• Contractual anti-slavery clauses and mandatory compliance requirements;
• Risk-based supplier audits and on-site inspections;
• Training for procurement teams on identifying indicators of forced labour.

Reporting Channels, Training and Remediation

Gardening Haringey maintains multiple reporting channels for concerns about modern slavery, including safe, confidential routes for staff and third parties to raise issues. Reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and handled with sensitivity. Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation, and suspected incidents lead to immediate safeguarding measures for affected individuals.

We deliver regular training and guidance to employees and volunteers so they can identify signs of exploitation and understand how to act. Training covers recognising coercive recruitment practices, suspicious employment conditions and the indicators of trafficking. Managers receive enhanced training on investigation procedures and liaison with relevant authorities.

Our remediation process focuses on restoring safety, access to support services and fair outcomes for victims. Where exploitation is found, we coordinate with local agencies and, where appropriate, law enforcement, ensuring that victims receive protection and assistance rather than punishment.

Implementation of this anti-slavery policy is monitored through regular reviews of our controls, supplier performance and incident response. We collect data on audit results, training completion and reported concerns to inform continuous improvement. These metrics help us to refine risk assessments, target resources and strengthen prevention measures.

Gardening Haringey publishes this slavery and trafficking statement annually and incorporates stakeholder feedback into our strategy. We will continue to evolve our processes as new risks emerge and as best practice develops. Transparency and continuous improvement are central to our efforts to eliminate modern slavery from our sphere of influence.

In summary, this Modern Slavery Statement demonstrates Gardening Haringey’s unwavering commitment to ethical operations: zero tolerance, rigorous supplier audits, accessible reporting channels and an annual review cycle to ensure lasting impact and accountability.