Modern Slavery Statement for Gardening Services Chessington

This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the commitments of Gardening Services Chessington and affiliated teams to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in all operations and supply chains. We recognise our responsibility as a local provider of Chessington gardening services and as a purchaser of plants, materials and contract labour. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards slavery, forced labour, and exploitation, and we apply that principle across our gardening service in Chessington and nearby areas.

Our policy covers our employees, subcontractors and suppliers engaged by Chessington garden services. We strive to ensure fair working conditions for all workers and require compliance with labour laws, ethical recruitment practices and transparent employment records. This statement explains the measures we take, including supplier audits, reporting channels and an annual review process to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement.

Zero-tolerance is not merely a phrase: it is embedded in our procurement and people policies. All workers engaged by garden services in Chessington must be treated with dignity and respect. We prohibit the use of bonded labour, retention of passports, excessive working hours without pay, deceptive recruitment fees and any form of coercion. Any concern or confirmed incident will trigger immediate action, including termination of contracts and referral to appropriate authorities.

To reduce risk in our supply chain, Gardening Services Chessington conducts systematic due diligence before engaging suppliers and periodically thereafter. Our checks include verification of identity, proof of lawful right to work, and review of employment records. We prioritise local and reputable suppliers when sourcing materials for gardeners in Chessington, and we communicate our expectations clearly to all trading partners.

We operate a programme of supplier audits that combines desktop review and on-site visits where appropriate. Audit activities focus on:

• Verification of labour practices and worker contracts
• Evidence of fair wage payments and working hours
• Recruitment and subcontracting transparency
• Health and safety compliance on site

Where audits identify shortcomings, we require corrective action plans and follow-up assessments. Persistent or serious breaches result in contract termination with that supplier. Our procurement teams are trained to assess modern slavery risks specific to garden maintenance, horticulture supply chains and seasonal labour common in Chessington.

We maintain multiple confidential reporting channels for workers, subcontractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected modern slavery or exploitation. Reports can be made anonymously, and we protect whistleblowers from retaliation. All reports are investigated promptly by trained staff, and findings lead to proportionate actions, including collaboration with enforcement agencies where required.

Our reporting process emphasises accessibility for vulnerable workers, including language support and reassurance about non-retaliation. We publish clear internal guidance so that team leaders and gardeners in Chessington recognise signs of modern slavery, such as unusual restriction of movement, withheld documentation, or unexplained deductions from pay.

The organisation commits to remedial measures where exploitation has occurred: ensuring victims receive appropriate support, cooperating with law enforcement and implementing changes to prevent recurrence. We document outcomes of investigations and apply lessons learned to procurement practices, site supervision and training for our workforce.