JTW-WES-04
Justice, Trade & Work
Work & Enterprise Support
CORE
Excellence
v2.9.7
Networking opportunities for professionals/entrepreneurs
Assesses the facilitation of platforms that enable professionals and entrepreneurs to connect, fostering economic growth. This embodies taʿāwun (mutual assistance), strengthening the community's financial well-being and seeking barakah through ethical collaboration and shared stakeholder success. Trustees must ensure activities further the charity’s objects and provide demonstrable public benefit, with any private benefit being incidental.
Assessment Questions
- Show the event run-sheet and describe the facilitated networking method used (e.g., roundtables, matchmaking).
- What is your follow-up mechanism at 30/90 days to capture collaborations or mentorship outcomes? Provide evidence from the last 2 cycles.
- Provide the 'Ethical Code of Networking' and the Conflict of Interest (COI) declarations for recent speakers/sponsors.
- How does the organization ensure accessibility and inclusion (e.g., reasonable adjustments, diverse promotion)? Provide the event risk assessment and accessibility plan.
- Who is the designated 'Hisbah/Integrity Lead' and what is the published route for reporting ethical concerns or harassment?
Evidence Requirements
- Documentation of networking platforms (e.g., website, app, event calendars).
- A publicly available 'Ethical Code of Networking' covering amanah, sidq, and avoidance of riba/gharar.
- Event risk assessments, safeguarding policy with reporting route, and accessibility plans.
- COI register entries for speakers/sponsors and due diligence notes.
- Privacy notice shown at registration, marketing consent records, and data retention schedule.
- Impact reports showing tracked metrics: NPS, number of connections, and documented collaborations/mentorships.
Scoring Guidelines
| Level | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5/5 | Regular, high-impact events (≥4/yr) with strong evidence of economic outcomes (collaborations/jobs) and active Hisbah oversight. |
| 4 | 4/5 | Offered at least twice per year with good attendance, clear networking structure, and basic outcome tracking. |
| 3 | 3/5 | Offered at least annually with a structured format and documented ethical guidelines. |
| 2 | 2/5 | Occasional or informal opportunities with no clear structure or outcome tracking. |
| 1 | 1/5 | No professional networking facilitated. |
Related Criteria
Version
2.9.7
2025-11-05
Discussion (1)
Administrator
2026-03-07 11:07:58.121987
📋 **Version updated: 1.0.0 → 2.9.7** **Changes:** Updated islamic_references from mizan-297.json
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