Gardener Crouch End — Modern Slavery Statement This Modern Slavery Statement explains our commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking across our operations and supply chain. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward forced labour, exploitation and any form of servitude. This anti-slavery declaration sets out how Gardener Crouch End identifies, prevents and responds to risks relating to exploitation and the presence of modern slavery in our business.

We are committed to a robust modern slavery policy that is embedded into our organisational culture. Our Board and leadership team endorse strict expectations for ethical conduct and worker welfare. All staff are made aware that there is no tolerance for any practice that could amount to slavery, forced labour, bonded labour or similar abuses. This document acts as our operational anti-slavery statement and reflects the standards we expect from suppliers, contractors and partners.

Scope and risk assessment: We assess risks across our direct operations and supply chains, prioritising areas where vulnerability to exploitation is higher. Our slavery and human trafficking statement identifies high-risk suppliers, seasonal labour sources and subcontracted services. We use a combination of internal reviews, stakeholder input and external resources to maintain a dynamic risk register and to keep our anti-slavery measures current.

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Supplier standards and audits: We require all suppliers to agree to our modern slavery standards as part of procurement terms. Our supplier code of conduct includes explicit clauses prohibiting exploitative practices. To verify compliance we operate a structured audit programme featuring:

• Documentary checks of labour contracts and payroll records.
• On-site assessments and worker interviews where feasible.
• Corrective action plans and follow-up audits for any non-conformance.

Our supply chain audits are risk-based and proportionate, incorporating both scheduled and targeted inspections. When a supplier fails to meet our standards, immediate remedial action is required; persistent or serious breaches may result in contract suspension or termination. We view audits as part of a continuous improvement cycle designed to raise standards and protect vulnerable workers.

Reporting channels and remedial support

We provide multiple secure reporting channels for staff, contractors and third parties to raise concerns about suspected exploitation. Reports can be made anonymously and will be treated seriously and investigated promptly. We ensure confidentiality, protect whistleblowers from reprisal and offer support where exploitation is identified.

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Our reporting framework includes a formal incident response protocol. Allegations trigger an immediate risk assessment, suspension of implicated activities if necessary, and a plan for victim support and remediation. We cooperate with relevant authorities and NGOs when appropriate, always prioritising the safety and recovery of affected individuals.

Training, awareness and employee responsibilities: All staff receive regular training on the modern slavery policy and their responsibilities under our anti-slavery statement. Managers are trained to spot indicators of modern slavery and to escalate concerns. Our recruitment processes include identity checks and verification procedures to reduce the risk of trafficked or coerced labour entering our workforce.

Governance and annual review: We commit to an annual review of this anti-slavery declaration and the effectiveness of our controls. The senior leadership team will review audit outcomes, reported incidents and progress on corrective actions each year and publish an updated statement. Continuous improvement, transparency and accountability are central: measurable targets, supplier engagement plans and training completion rates form part of our review metrics.

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In conclusion, Gardener Crouch End's Modern Slavery Act statement and associated policies reflect our ongoing commitment to eradicate exploitation from our operations and supply chain. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery and human trafficking, operate rigorous supplier audits, provide accessible reporting channels, and undertake an annual review to strengthen protections. This anti-slavery statement underlines our responsibility to workers and the communities we serve, and our determination to act wherever risks are found.

We will continue to evolve our slavery prevention measures, collaborate with partners and align with best practice to ensure our modern slavery statement remains effective and relevant. Our aim is to ensure that every worker in our supply chain is treated with dignity and fairness and that Gardener Crouch End is seen as a proactive leader in preventing modern slavery.

Signed on behalf of the Board: commitment to ongoing vigilance and improvement under this slavery and human trafficking statement.