Gardener Manor Park Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Manor Park publishes this Modern Slavery Statement to affirm our commitment to eradicating forced labour, human trafficking and any form of exploitation throughout our operations and supply chains. This anti-slavery statement sets out our approach, expectations and actions to ensure that our care home and grounds management are free from modern slavery risks.

We operate a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery. All employees, contractors and partners are expected to comply with this policy and report any concerns. The policy is embedded within our staff induction, code of conduct and procurement requirements, and it is reinforced through regular training and leadership oversight.

Our supplier engagement requires adherence to an anti-slavery code and we conduct targeted supplier audits to verify compliance. Suppliers must demonstrate fair recruitment practices, lawful working hours, safe conditions and transparent wage records. Supplier due diligence is risk-based and proportionate to the scale of services provided to Gardener Manor Park.

Supplier Audits and Due Diligence

We employ a structured audit programme to assess third-party suppliers. Audits include document reviews, on-site checks where appropriate, and interviews. Audit findings are used to develop remediation plans and, where necessary, to escalate contractual actions. Our supplier audit objectives include:

• Verification of recruitment and employment practices;
• Assessment of wage and time-record transparency;
• Inspection of working and living conditions where applicable;
• Evaluation of subcontractor management and traceability.

These audits inform continuous improvement and prioritise higher-risk suppliers for follow-up.

We use a combination of internal compliance teams and independent third-party auditors to preserve impartiality. Where non-compliance is identified, we implement a proportionate response: corrective action plans, enhanced monitoring or contract termination where remediation is not achieved. Supplier audits are a cornerstone of our slavery prevention measures.

Reporting Channels and Worker Voice

Gardener Manor Park maintains multiple, accessible reporting channels for concerns about forced labour and exploitation. Staff, suppliers and contractors can raise issues confidentially through internal reporting mechanisms, anonymous reporting tools and through designated safeguarding officers. We guarantee that reports will be handled sensitively and without retaliation.

We encourage a culture where workers and stakeholders feel empowered to speak up. Reports trigger an investigation protocol that includes immediate risk assessment, protection of vulnerable individuals and engagement with relevant authorities if required. All investigations follow documented procedures to ensure fairness and thoroughness.

Annual Review and Continuous Improvement — Our slavery and human trafficking controls are reviewed at least annually. The annual review evaluates policy effectiveness, audit outcomes, remediation results and training completion rates. Findings from the review lead to updated risk assessments, revised supplier criteria and strengthened operational controls.