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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.

Compliance 3
  • Speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors are required to sign the code and declare conflicts of interest (COI).
    Compliance Essential
  • Events are accessible and inclusive, offering reasonable adjustments and targeting diverse demographics.
    Inclusion Essential
  • Data protection (GDPR) and marketing compliance are embedded, including privacy notices and consent.
    Compliance Essential
Basic 2
  • Events or platforms are offered at least once per year (Best practice: Quarterly to achieve higher scoring).
    Performance Essential
  • The target audience is professionals and/or entrepreneurs, with events structured to facilitate meaningful connections.
    Quality Essential
Good 6
  • An 'Ethical Code of Networking' is documented and communicated, covering honesty (sidq), fair pricing, avoidance of riba/gharar, and respectful conduct.
    Compliance Essential
  • A designated 'Hisbah/Integrity Lead' (or panel) is appointed to handle concerns, ensuring oversight and dispute resolution.
    Governance Essential
  • Regular, structured events (e.g., quarterly or bi-monthly)
    Stakeholder Engagement High
  • Facilitated introductions or themed discussions
    Stakeholder Engagement Medium
  • Links to industry experts or guest speakers with due diligence checks
    Excellence High
  • A focus on ethical networking, public benefit, and community economic uplift.
    Leadership High
Better 2
  • The organization tracks a minimum of three outcome metrics: satisfaction/NPS, new connections, and documented collaborations.
    Monitoring Essential
  • Diverse attendees from various sectors with active inclusion strategies
    Inclusion High

Related Criteria

JTW-WES-01 Job club or skills training offered regularly JTW-WES-02 Career guidance and mentoring service (with clear boundaries, safeguarding, and confidentiality) JTW-WES-03 Entrepreneurship workshops and advisory support (Sharīʿah-aligned) JTW-WES-05 Entrepreneurship support program active
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2.9.7 2025-11-05

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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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