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CWE-CWR-28 Compassion, Welfare & Environment Community Welfare & Relief CORE Excellence v2.9.7

Policy for Prayer (Salat) Facilitation

Assesses whether the organisation has a documented policy and provides safe, accessible, and clean prayer/ablution facilities. This criterion applies to staff, volunteers, and on-site visitors/service users. The policy must define access/booking rules, privacy arrangements, and priority during peak times (e.g., Jumu‘ah). Where premises constraints (e.g., leased sites) limit full provision, the organisation must document reasonable alternatives (nearby facilities, staggered breaks, portable kits) and the rationale.

Compliance 2
  • Risk assessment (inc. COSHH) reviewed annually/after change
    Safety Essential
  • Posted occupancy limits and evacuation routes
    Safety Essential
Basic 4
  • Accessible and clean prayer space (or Access Statement if not fully compliant)
    Infrastructure Essential
  • Time is respected for obligatory prayers
    Process Essential
  • Direction of Qibla is clearly marked and verified
    Infrastructure Essential
  • Accessible wudu provision or nearby accessible facility
    Accessibility Essential
Good 4
  • A documented policy on prayer facilitation (staff/visitors)
    Documentation Essential
  • Safeguarding and supervision controls documented
    Safety Essential
  • Non-slip surfaces
    Safety Essential
  • A schedule for congregational prayers is published and followed where applicable
    Transparency Medium
Better 5
  • Provision of separate facilities for men and women where appropriate
    Stakeholder Engagement High
  • Water-efficient wudu facilities (metered/aerated)
    Sustainability High
  • Facilities accommodate users with disabilities (Part M/BS 8300)
    Accessibility High
  • Fragrance-free, low-VOC cleaning
    Health Medium
  • Safeguarding: visibility panels, zoning, youth supervision
    Safety High

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Administrator 2026-03-07 12:06:28.130296

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