Links to hospital, prison, university chaplaincies

Assesses whether the organization has established and maintains active links with institutional chaplaincies (NHS hospitals and hospices, HMPPS prisons and Young Offender Institutions, and universities) to support pastoral needs, with measurable outcomes, compliance to institutional protocols, and evidence of impact. An 'Active Link' is defined as having named institutional contact(s), an agreed scope of support/referral route, a documented protocol or MoU, and at least quarterly touchpoints. A minimum viable partnership includes agreed pathways for Muslim pastoral referrals, volunteer access requirements, safeguarding escalation routes, and data-sharing positions. This work advances Maqasid al-Shari'ah (preservation of life and intellect) and upholds human dignity (Karamah) for all service users.