Hospitality corner/room usage
Assesses whether the organization provides a dedicated space for welcoming and hosting guests, particularly visitors and newcomers. Formal hospitality = pre-arranged hosting of visitors/stakeholders (e.g., delegations, donors, civic or interfaith visitors, new member orientations) with a named host, a booking, and a simple record. To count as a formal event, it must involve external visitors or newcomers (not routine customers), last ≥20 minutes, and be logged. Routine customer service in public-facing retail does not count. This space should be used at least four times per year for formal hospitality.
| Metric | Formal hospitality usage |
|---|---|
| Target | ≥4 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Method | Count formal hospitality events (external visitor, named host, booking, log, ≥20 mins) |
| Unit | Count |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Hospitality is ad-hoc. There is no designated space for welcoming guests; any hosting happens in general-purpose areas.
Level 2: Developing
A defined hospitality setup exists within a multi-purpose area (with stored kit/booking process), but use is infrequent (1–3 times/year) and amenities are basic.
Level 3: Established
A dedicated hospitality corner/room OR a multi-purpose area with permanent zoning/signage exists. It is used at least quarterly (≥4 times/year) with adequate amenities.
Level 4: Advanced
The hospitality space is well-resourced and integral to proactive welcoming. Staff/volunteers are trained, satisfaction is measured (≥80% positive), and annual checks are completed.
Level 5: Optimizing
The organization is a model of Islamic hospitality (ḍiyāfah). The space is exemplary, satisfaction is high (≥90%), gifts/hospitality are governed transparently, and the culture reflects Iḥsān and Ahl al-Ṣuffah.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | exempt | Disproportionate for volunteer-run groups, which often lack dedicated premises, to maintain formal hospitality rooms and booking systems. |
| Small | partial | Expected to provide a basic welcoming space and refreshments, but formal booking systems and 12-month event logs are an excessive administrative burden. |
| Medium | full | |
| Large | full | |
| Major | full |
Applicable When
- The organization receives visitors or delegations.
- The organization hosts events that involve welcoming guests.
- The organization has physical premises accessible to visitors.
- Organizations with retail/front‑of‑house customer areas should evidence a separate stakeholder/guest hosting area and process (not day‑to‑day customer service).
Not Applicable When
- The organization operates entirely online and has no physical presence or need to host visitors.
- The organization's operations are such that hosting guests is fundamentally impossible (e.g., certain types of highly specialized research facilities with strict access protocols).
- Where infection control, confidentiality, or security requirements prohibit guest hosting (e.g., certain clinics or secure facilities), the criterion is not applicable or should be assessed via an alternative compliant welcome protocol.
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