Gardeners Coney Hall - Modern Slavery Statement

Gardeners Coney Hall is committed to preventing all forms of forced labour and human trafficking. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our approach to identifying, preventing and mitigating modern slavery risks across our operations and supply chains. We operate a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of modern slavery and exploitation.

Our anti-slavery statement applies to all employees, contractors and third parties engaged by Gardeners Coney Hall. We recognise that the risks vary across activities and geographies and therefore take a proportionate approach to risk assessment, due diligence and mitigation. We will not tolerate any practice that violates the human rights of individuals who work with or for us.

This slavery and human trafficking statement describes governance arrangements, how we perform supplier audits, our reporting channels, and the commitment to an annual review of practices and progress. It is intended to be our public declaration of the anti-modern slavery policy that guides our decisions and procurement.

Governance and Responsibilities

Senior management at Gardeners Coney Hall is responsible for implementing this modern slavery policy. We have designated a compliance lead to oversee risk assessments, supplier engagement and training. All managers must ensure that recruitment, payroll and contractor management follow processes that reduce the risk of exploitation.

Due Diligence and Supplier Audits

We require suppliers to comply with our code of conduct that explicitly prohibits forced labour, child labour and unlawful retention of identity documents. Our supplier due diligence includes:

• Pre-contract screening for high-risk suppliers and sectors
• Periodic on-site or remote supplier audits and verification
• Document checks for compliance with labour standards and working hours
• Remediation plans where non-compliance is identified

Supplier audits are prioritised by risk assessment and include a combination of announced and unannounced visits where feasible. We use corrective action plans monitored to completion and reserve the right to terminate relationships where suppliers fail to remedy serious breaches.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We provide clear reporting channels for workers, suppliers and stakeholders to raise concerns. Reports can be made confidentially through internal mechanisms and are investigated promptly. Anyone reporting suspected modern slavery will be protected from retaliation.

Our reporting protocol includes:

• Anonymous reporting options for workers and third parties
• Confidential investigation procedures and support for affected individuals
• Escalation to senior management where incidents are substantiated

Training, Monitoring and Annual Review

We deliver targeted training to procurement staff, line managers and onsite supervisors so that they can recognise signs of modern slavery and respond appropriately. Monitoring includes periodic reviews of recruitment practices, pay records and accommodation arrangements where applicable.

Gardeners Coney Hall commits to an annual review of this anti-slavery statement and associated controls. The review will assess audit findings, remediation effectiveness, training uptake and any changes in risk profile. Results of each annual review will inform improvements to our policies and procedures.

In conclusion, this anti-slavery statement represents our ongoing pledge to prevent modern slavery within our business and supply chain. We maintain a zero-tolerance stance and will continue to enhance supplier audits, strengthen reporting channels and perform annual reviews to ensure continuous improvement. By embedding these measures into our operations, Gardeners Coney Hall aims to protect workers' rights and uphold ethical standards across our activities.