Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Mortlake

Front gate of a Mortlake garden with workers starting the day Gardeners Mortlake is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all areas of our operations. This statement sets out the actions we, the Gardeners of Mortlake, take to identify and mitigate risks in our supply chains, our zero-tolerance policy and our ongoing commitment to ethical labour practices. We believe every worker deserves respect, fair treatment and safety.

Our policy is clear: we operate a zero-tolerance approach to any form of forced labour, servitude, bonded labour, or human trafficking. The Mortlake Gardeners policy applies to all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by Gardeners-Mortlake and is incorporated into terms of engagement. Any breach is treated seriously and will result in remedial action, up to and including contract termination and reporting to authorities where appropriate.

A gardener, dressed in a denim jacket and blue gloves, is kneeling on a well-maintained lawn in a residential garden within the Mortlake area, visible by the postcode inference. The gardener is planting or tending to a small red flower container filled with vibrant red and pink flowering plants. In front of them, there is a flower bed bordered with various small, white, and purple flowers, creating a colourful contrast against the lush green grass. To the left, a wheelbarrow is partially visible, filled with additional plants and garden tools, suggesting active gardening work. Near the gardener, a red plastic watering can rests on the grass, indicating ongoing watering tasks, and a white garden spade is also visible nearby. The background includes a dense hedge or shrubbery, giving a sense of private outdoor space, with sunlight filtering through the trees, implying a clear, sunny day suitable for gardening activities. The scene emphasizes a well-kept garden in the Mortlake area, suitable for services such as lawn care, planting, and general outdoor maintenance offered by Gardeners Mortlake.

Scope and governance

Gardeners Mortlake's leadership oversees compliance and reviews risk across purchasing, recruitment and on-site labour. Responsibility is delegated to our operations manager and procurement lead who coordinate due diligence, staff training and supplier engagement. We use a risk-based approach focusing on higher-risk suppliers and activities such as landscape supply chains, seasonal labour and subcontracted services.

Supplier audits and checks

We conduct regular supplier audits and compliance checks on our supply chain for the Mortlake gardening team. Audit activities include:

  • Risk assessments of suppliers and subcontractors based on geography, service type and labour intensity.
  • Document checks for employment records, right-to-work evidence, wage records and health and safety compliance.
  • On-site visits and interviews with workers where feasible to verify conditions and identify potential indicators of exploitation.

The image shows a woman with blonde hair in an outdoor garden setting, wearing a blue plaid shirt, white top, and gardening gloves while pruning or trimming a shrub with green and yellowish leaves. The garden features a well-maintained lawn with dense, dark green grass in the foreground, bordered by a variety of shrubs and small plants. In the background, there is a wooden fence and blurred trees, suggesting a local residential backyard environment in Mortlake. The scene is lit by natural daylight, indicating fair weather. This natural outdoor space illustrates the typical elements involved in garden maintenance, with focus on plant trimming and lawn care, aligning with professional gardening services offered by companies like Gardeners Mortlake, who specialise in landscaping and outdoor upkeep in the wider London area, including TW9 postcode regions. Our approach to supplier management for Gardeners of Mortlake balances proportionality with rigor. For high-risk suppliers, we require contractual commitments to anti-slavery standards, provide corrective action plans and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships where non-compliance is not remedied.

We maintain robust recruitment and payroll controls for the Mortlake Gardeners workforce. All direct hires must undergo documented identity and eligibility checks; payroll is processed through authorised channels to ensure timely and complete payment. We discourage the use of recruitment fees charged to workers and seek to work only with agencies that adhere to our anti-slavery expectations.

Reporting channels and whistleblowing

Gardeners Mortlake provides multiple confidential reporting channels so workers and third parties can raise concerns safely. Reports are taken seriously and investigated promptly. Our reporting channels include:

  • Internal reporting to line managers and designated compliance officers.
  • Anonymous reporting options maintained to protect whistleblowers.
  • Escalation procedures that ensure allegations trigger timely investigation and support for affected individuals.

A vibrant garden scene featuring a bright yellow wheelbarrow filled with colourful red, orange, and yellow flowers, situated on a well-maintained green lawn. Surrounding the wheelbarrow are gardening tools and accessories, including red rubber boots, a small yellow watering can, and an assortment of terracotta and white plant pots placed on the grass. In the background, lush green trees and bushes frame the space, with a white fence providing boundary and privacy. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight, suggesting a clear weather day, and evokes a well-kept outdoor space suitable for gardening and landscaping activities typical of the Mortlake area, in South West London, close to Kew Gardens. This setting reflects professional gardening and outdoor maintenance expertise, as offered by Gardeners Mortlake, with a focus on outdoor plant care and garden aesthetic improvements.

Training and awareness

Gardeners Mortlake invests in continuous training for staff and contractors. Training covers how to identify signs of modern slavery, who to report concerns to, and the steps taken during an investigation. Raising awareness is critical to prevention.

A gardener and a young woman are working together in a well-maintained outdoor garden, with lush green trees and flowering plants visible in the background. The gardener, wearing a straw hat, gloves, and a checked shirt with an apron, is kneeling on the grass while tending to a small potted plant. The young woman, dressed in casual clothes, is kneeling beside him, holding a flowerpot and smiling, engaged in planting or gardening activity. The garden features a vibrant mix of blooming flowers, neatly edged flower beds, a patch of vibrant green grass, and a variety of shrubs and small trees providing natural color and texture. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight, suggesting a clear, sunny day with a bright and airy atmosphere, ideal for outdoor gardening work, typical of residential gardens in the Mortlake area. Gardeners Mortlake specializes in garden maintenance and landscaping, supporting healthy, attractive outdoor spaces with meticulous care and professional expertise. Monitoring and continuous improvement are embedded in our processes. We track audit outcomes, corrective actions and key performance indicators related to labour standards. Where issues are identified, we work collaboratively with suppliers to remediate, and where remediation is not possible we will disengage from the relationship.

Gardeners Mortlake will review this policy and the effectiveness of our measures annually. The annual review includes analysis of audit findings, training completion rates, incident response outcomes and changes in risk due to geographical or operational shifts. This Modern Slavery Statement is endorsed by senior management and represents our commitment to ongoing vigilance.

The Mortlake gardening team recognises the complexity of modern slavery risks and is committed to continuous improvement. We will continue to strengthen supplier audits, expand awareness programs and maintain secure reporting channels so that exploitation is identified and addressed quickly.

Our zero-tolerance stance is more than policy: it shapes procurement decisions, contractor selection and day-to-day operations across Gardeners Mortlake. We pledge to act responsibly and transparently to safeguard everyone who contributes to our work.

This statement is made in good faith and will be reviewed and published on an annual basis by the leadership of Gardeners Mortlake and the Mortlake Gardeners group.

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Gardeners Mortlake's Modern Slavery Statement declares a zero-tolerance policy, supplier audits, confidential reporting channels and an annual review to prevent exploitation across its operations.

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