Gardening Spitalfields publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to set out our clear commitment to preventing all forms of modern slavery and forced labour across our operations and supply chains. This modern slavery statement outlines our zero-tolerance stance, the practical steps we take, and the responsibilities we hold to stakeholders and the communities we serve. We recognise that a robust anti-slavery statement is essential to ethical procurement, and we are determined to drive continuous improvement.

Gardening Spitalfields: Zero-Tolerance Policy

Our policy is simple: we have a zero-tolerance approach to any kind of exploitation, forced labour, human trafficking or any practice that violates basic human rights. All staff, contractors and suppliers must comply with our slavery statement requirements and our broader modern slavery policy. Failure to comply results in corrective action up to contract termination and, where appropriate, referral to authorities.

We apply a risk-based approach to identify, assess and mitigate risks of slavery and human trafficking in our supply chain. Our procurement procedures require suppliers to declare their compliance with relevant labour laws and our standards for ethical employment. We embed expectations into contracts, supplier codes of conduct, and purchase terms to ensure that the principles of this forced labour statement are enforceable.

To monitor compliance we operate a structured programme of supplier audits and site assessments. Audits focus on worker welfare, pay practices, working hours, freedom of association and health and safety. Where audits identify concerns we require prompt remediation plans. Repeat or serious breaches can result in suspension or termination of the commercial relationship as part of our supplier audits and monitoring regime.

Supplier Audits, Due Diligence and Remediation

Our due diligence includes desktop reviews, on-site inspections and questionnaires tailored to the level of risk. We prioritise suppliers by risk profile and criticality, and we maintain records of actions taken. Key elements include:

• Risk mapping across categories and geographies;
• Periodic audits and third-party verification;
• Remediation plans with deadlines and follow-up;
• Training for procurement staff and suppliers on modern slavery risks.

We believe transparency and collaboration with partners help reduce the risk of modern slavery throughout our value chain and reinforce our anti-slavery statement in practice.

Reporting channels are central to our approach. Workers, suppliers and any stakeholder can raise concerns through secure and confidential mechanisms. We maintain multiple internal channels for reporting, investigate all allegations promptly and protect whistleblowers from retaliation. This includes anonymous reporting routes and escalation procedures designed to deliver timely, fair outcomes in line with this slavery statement.

All reports are taken seriously and assessed by our compliance team. Where appropriate, we engage independent experts, local authorities and NGOs to ensure thorough investigations and support for affected individuals. Our commitment extends to ensuring allegations drive corrective action and system improvements rather than being allowed to recur.

Annual Review, Governance and Continuous Improvement

We review this modern slavery statement annually to reflect changes in our operations, supply chain structure and regulatory expectations. The annual review assesses the effectiveness of our policies, audits, training and corrective measures, and sets targets for the coming year. Results of the review inform governance actions and resource allocation to mitigate risks.

Senior management and our board oversee implementation of the anti-slavery measures described in this statement. We commit to continuous improvement, increased supplier engagement, and stronger procurement safeguards to prevent modern slavery. Through training, audits and transparent reporting, Gardening Spitalfields will continue to refine its forced labour statement obligations and implement practical measures to protect workers.

This slavery statement is part of our ongoing promise to act ethically and responsibly. We will maintain our zero-tolerance policy, continue robust supplier audits, support secure reporting channels and conduct annual reviews to ensure we uphold the highest standards across our activities and partnerships.