Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy

Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) is an independent nonprofit support organization established in 2001 with a mission to promote the volume and effectiveness of philanthropy for social developmen...t in Pakistan. The Centre has created a niche for itself as a leading philanthropy organisation in the country. PCP also takes part in regional and global activities with like-minded organisations and individuals to share, learn, explore and strengthen the promotion of philanthropy. The international networking includes: Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium, Global Philanthropy Forum, CIVICUS, The Asia Foundation, Give2Asia, Global Giving and Pearson’s Fund. PCP seeks to promote altruistic efforts of national and international philanthropists (individual, corporate & diaspora) by establishing effective linkages between the grant-maker and nonprofit organizations (NPOs). This requires bridging the information and credibility gap that exists between these two which is often a major impediment in the promotion of philanthropy. Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) is a designated Certification Agency by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Government of Pakistan vide S.R.O. No. 1116(1)/2003 dated December 18, 2003. In accordance with the section 2(36) of Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, Non Profit Organisations working in Pakistan are required to seek approval of Commissioner Inland Revenue to be recognised as not for profit. After seeking approval of Commissioner Inland Revenue , NPOs can avail other tax benefits including tax credit and exemption as well. As part of the procedural requirement as envisaged and provided in rules 211(2)(g), 213 (2)(d), 217 (1) (b)(vii), 220(1)(b)(vi), 220 A (3) (d) and 220 A(7)(1)(b)(iv) of Income Tax Rules 2002 , PCP conducts performance evaluation of Non-Profit Organisations on behalf of FBR and certifies that NPOs meet with the desired requirements of certification standards (notified by FBR) in the areas of internal governance, financial.