Modern Slavery Statement — Gardeners Pimlico
Gardeners Pimlico is committed to eradicating modern slavery, human trafficking and any forms of forced labour from our operations and supply chain. This modern slavery statement explains the policies and steps taken by the Gardeners of Pimlico and our colleagues to prevent exploitation. We recognise the responsibility of Pimlico gardeners to act with integrity and to ensure that everyone engaged in our work is treated with dignity and respect.
Scope and Commitment
Our commitment covers all employees, contractors and suppliers engaged by gardeners in Pimlico. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of exploitation, including forced labour, bonded labour, and coercive recruitment practices. As Pimlico garden services providers we strive to embed ethical procurement, fair pay, lawful working hours and safe working conditions across all projects and partnerships, with clear expectations set out in contracts.
Zero-Tolerance Policy
The Pimlico gardeners team enforces a zero-tolerance policy that applies equally to employees, subcontractors and supplier partners. Allegations of modern slavery are taken extremely seriously: we investigate promptly, suspend or terminate relationships where evidence is found, and refer cases to the appropriate authorities. Records of investigations and remedial actions are maintained to ensure transparency and continuous learning across Gardeners Pimlico.Gardeners of Pimlico operate a proactive supplier due diligence programme designed to identify and mitigate risk. We require suppliers and subcontractors to demonstrate compliance with labour standards and to provide assurances about recruitment practices, payment of wages, and worker welfare. This programme is tailored to the risk profile of different services, with higher scrutiny applied to roles and regions where modern slavery risks are greater.
We conduct regular and targeted supplier audits combining desktop reviews, documentary checks and, where necessary, on-site inspections. Audits assess payroll records, recruitment processes, subcontracting chains and worker interviews to verify living and working conditions. Audits for gardeners in Pimlico include checks on right-to-work documentation and the use of third-party labour providers to ensure no fees are charged to workers.
To support supplier monitoring we use a range of measures, including:
- contract clauses prohibiting forced labour and requiring prompt remediation;
- periodic risk-based audits and follow-up action plans;
- training for procurement teams and site managers to recognise and escalate concerns;
- worker awareness materials so staff and subcontractors know their rights.
We provide secure and accessible reporting channels to encourage disclosures from any worker, supplier or third party who suspects exploitation. Reports relating to gardeners in Pimlico are handled through confidential routes and are investigated by a trained compliance team. We ensure protections against retaliation and provide support to vulnerable individuals while investigations proceed.
Reporting Channels
There are multiple avenues for raising concerns including internal reporting systems, a designated safeguarding officer and anonymous whistleblowing options. We emphasise prompt triage, confidentiality, and appropriate referral to law enforcement or welfare services where needed. Prompt reporting enables quicker remediation and reduces the risk of harm to workers connected with Pimlico garden services.
