Inclusive & Engaging Celebrations
This criterion assesses the extent to which the organization designs and delivers community events and celebrations (such as Eid festivals, cultural festivals, Islamic heritage days) that are inclusive, engaging, and contribute positively to community cohesion and well-being. The focus is on creating celebrations that cater to a diverse range of participants, fostering a sense of belonging, promoting cross-cultural understanding, and reflecting Islamic values of *Ikram al-Dayf* (honouring guests), compassion, and respect. The criterion mandates a risk-based, tiered approach to safety and accessibility, ensuring events are welcoming to individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds while removing hardship (*Raf' al-Haraj*). Furthermore, it requires effective communication, robust governance, and continuous improvement to ensure celebrations adhere to Islamic principles and legal obligations while promoting positive social interactions.
- Does the organization use a tiered risk management framework to determine proportional safety and medical controls for each event?
- Is there a named Designated Safeguarding Lead for every event, and are DBS checks applied strictly according to a role-based eligibility matrix?
- Has the organization published an Access Statement and provided the 'Minimum Accessibility Offer' (step-free info, quiet space, etc.)?
- Are vendors vetted for food hygiene, allergen compliance, verified Halal status, and fair pricing?
- Does the organization track a balanced scorecard of KPIs including satisfaction, safety incidents, and waste diversion?
- Event Risk Assessments and Incident Command structure documents (for Tier 3).
- Safeguarding policy including Role-to-DBS matrix and evidence of volunteer briefing.
- Published Access Statements and photographic evidence of accessibility provisions (signage, quiet zones).
- Vendor due diligence checklists (hygiene ratings, allergen info, halal certs).
- GDPR privacy notices, filming signage photos, and DPIA documents (if applicable).
- Post-event debrief reports and Balanced Scorecard performance data.
- Minutes of Trustee meetings approving annual event policy.
| Level | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5/5 | Event management is exemplary, utilizing a tiered risk model with 100% compliance. 'Balanced Scorecard' targets met (≥90% satisfaction, zero incidents, high waste diversion). Cross-cultural partnerships deeply integrated. |
| 4 | 4/5 | Events are well-planned with robust safety and inclusivity measures. Tiered approach evident. Accessibility and safeguarding meet all requirements. Satisfaction high, some demographic gaps. |
| 3 | 3/5 | Meets basic safety and legal requirements (Risk Assessment, basic Safeguarding, GDPR). Accessibility is reactive. Feedback mixed (70-79%). Tiered planning informal. |
| 2 | 2/5 | Events occur but lack formal risk structuring or consistent safeguarding/accessibility measures. Attendance low or feedback indicates exclusion. Reliance on ad-hoc decisions. |
| 1 | 1/5 | Events are disorganized or unsafe. Non-compliant with basic legal obligations. Negative feedback or serious incidents. |
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