JTW-WES-03
Justice, Trade & Work
Work & Enterprise Support
CORE
Excellence
v2.9.7
Entrepreneurship workshops and advisory support (Sharīʿah-aligned)
Evaluating the provision of expert-led workshops and advisory services that foster entrepreneurship, this measure is vital for Islamic excellence. It empowers community members toward self-sufficiency through lawful enterprise, strengthening economic resilience, preventing market harm (iḥtikār), and advancing public interest (maṣlaḥah). By cultivating business acumen, these initiatives fulfill farḍ kifāyah (communal obligation) regarding economic independence, promoting taʿāwun (mutual cooperation) and ensuring commerce remains rooted in kasb ṭayyib (pure earning) for broader societal welfare.
Assessment Questions
- Does the organization offer any workshops or advisory services for business startups, and if so, are they part of a formal, documented program?
- How does the organization ensure that the business advice provided is expert-led and fully compliant with Islamic principles (e.g., guidance on avoiding Riba, promoting ethical contracts, and Halal enterprise)?
- Do you use an LIA or consent for follow-up tracking, and can you show the decision record and opt-out mechanism?
- What is the minimum dataset collected for outcomes, and what is the retention/anonymisation schedule?
- Is there evidence of continuous improvement in the program, such as curriculum updates based on performance data and evolving community needs?
- Does the program extend beyond basic training to include advanced support like mentorship, networking opportunities, or pathways to Shariah-compliant funding?
- How do you ensure FCA perimeter compliance and avoid regulated advice/promotion (e.g., do you have a 'Do/Don't' guide and referral log)?
- What safeguarding controls (policies, DBS triggers, supervision) apply, including for online delivery and 1:1 mentoring?
- How do you meet Equality Act 2010 duties and provide reasonable adjustments (venue access, WCAG-compliant materials, language support)?
- Include the Prophetic prohibition of deception in sales/marketing (Muslim 101) as a core ethics module; do you assess this via scenario-based questions?
Evidence Requirements
- Schedules, promotional materials, and registration lists for workshops.
- Curriculum documents, presentation materials, and participant handouts (including 'decent work' module).
- Profiles or CVs of the experts/advisors evidencing competence (SFEDI/IOEE/Quals + CPD).
- FCA perimeter pack: (a) facilitator/mentor boundary guidance, (b) standard disclaimer wording, (c) signposting list, (d) referral protocol + sample log.
- Outcome tracking SOP, LIA/Consent records, and anonymized performance reports with KPIs.
- Mentoring framework documents: Code of conduct, matching criteria, supervision logs, and safeguarding agreements.
- Sharīʿah position note and minutes of annual review sign-off.
- Privacy notice; DPIA; data retention schedule; safeguarding policy/training logs; public/professional indemnity insurance certificates; conflicts of interest register; accessibility statement; risk register (incl. MLR if applicable).
Scoring Guidelines
| Level | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5/5 | ≥4 workshops/year; ≥80% satisfaction; ≥30% register in 12 months; ≥70% survival; active mentor pool ≥10; ≥1 Sharīʿah-compliant funding partner; 12-month follow-up ≥70% response; reach includes ≥30% from priority groups. |
| 4 | 4/5 | ≥2 workshops; ≥70% satisfaction; ≥15% register; mentor pool ≥5; ≥1 funding pathway; 6-12 month tracking; baseline participant stage distribution reported. |
| 3 | 3/5 | ≥1 workshop; structured curriculum with Sharīʿah review/sign-off; basic content; limited Islamic integration; ad-hoc follow-up. |
| 2 | 2/5 | Occasional, no tracking/mentoring; generic content. |
| 1 | 1/5 | No business startup support. |
Related Criteria
Version
2.9.7
2025-11-05
Discussion (1)
Administrator
2026-03-07 11:07:57.837056
📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Updated islamic_references from mizan-297.json
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