Your place in the programme
These briefs explain how each contribution can support CJE’s overall success. They are invitations to explore an agreed role, not automatic appointments or editorial grants.
Everyone is welcome to propose a contribution. Only a representative explicitly approved by the Merchant may control wording and imagery in an assigned CJE section. An enquiry, stakeholder role or expression of interest gives no editorial access. CJE retains publication control; permissions for official statements, brands and imagery still apply.
Community benefit must be agreed with beneficiaries and evidenced—not used as decoration for a commercial programme.
Our starting point
The organiser reports that fundraising support is already being provided for House of Hope in Delices, Dominica, and that the Dominica Cancer Society has now been added. Caribbean Jazz Expo proposes to build on that work with beneficiary-approved activity and transparent reporting. This statement does not publish an amount raised or transferred.
How fundraising should work
- Agree the exact beneficiary, purpose, approved wording and authorised receiving route.
- Use a distinct voluntary campaign or documented sponsor allocation—not a hidden charge on artist packages.
- State whether a contribution is a direct donation or an organiser-collected amount to be transferred, including any disclosed fees.
- Reconcile collected amounts, processing costs where applicable and beneficiary transfers with evidence.
- Publish only beneficiary-approved summaries and confirmed receipts; never count an intended allocation as a completed donation.
Elderly and bed-ridden people
Ask approved care organisations what support is useful: a beneficiary-led supply drive, funded practical assistance, consent-led music visits or contributions to an existing care programme. Set a named coordinator and realistic capacity. Qualified care partners retain responsibility for health and personal care; artists and volunteers do not substitute for clinicians or carers.
Against abuse of any kind
Adopt a code covering harassment, coercion, discrimination, exploitation and retaliation. Assign a trained safeguarding lead and a private reporting route before delivery; establish referral arrangements with competent local organisations. Do not invite public disclosure of abuse stories, promise confidentiality beyond lawful duties or use a campaign to investigate cases.
Protect dignity
No filming of a vulnerable beneficiary, diagnosis, bedside visit or personal story without appropriate consent and approval. Receiving help must never depend on publicity. Publish no patient records, survivor identities or location details. Community organisations approve the stories told about their work.
Accountability
The public update should state what activity was approved, what was delivered, the verified contribution and any shortfall or corrective action. NGO registration, tax deductibility, clinical service provision and official beneficiary endorsement are not claimed by this initiative.
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