Pakistan Sweet Home
Financial Transparency

Where your donation goes

Pakistan Sweet Home is transparent about how every rupee is spent. This is our allocation framework, how it aligns with Islamic principles, and how we hold ourselves accountable.

80–85

rupees

reach orphans directly

8–10

rupees

run the systems behind it

5–7

rupees

acquire more donors

2–3

rupees

sit in reserve

Out of every 100 rupees you donate. We commit to this every year and verify it through independent audit.

Allocation Framework

Out of every 100 rupees you donate

That is our framework. We commit to it every year and verify it through independent audit.

80–85%
Direct to cause
8–10%
Admin & operations
5–7%
Fundraising & ads
2–3%
Reserve

Direct to cause: 80–85%

Everything required to feed, clothe, house, educate, and care for orphans.

Includes but not limited to

  • Caretakers, cooks, cleaners and maintenance staff salaries
  • Facility utilities — electricity, water, gas
  • Building repairs and maintenance
  • Food and groceries
  • Medical care and medicines
  • Bedding, clothing and hygiene supplies
  • Papa Jani Scholarship Program — stipends, school fees, hostel support, books, exams

Why this is the mission

When you donate, 80–85% of it becomes an orphan's meal, a scholar's textbook, a caretaker's salary, or a facility repair that keeps children safe.

Admin & operations: 8–10%

The systems and staff that manage the organization professionally.

Includes but not limited to

  • Finance and accounting manager
  • Donor relations officer
  • Social media and communications
  • Website hosting, DMS, email platforms, payroll software
  • Office rent, utilities and supplies
  • NGO registration, tax compliance, audit fees
  • Insurance and legal consultation
  • Bank fees, staff training, HR management

Why this costs money

Running an orphanage with 2,000+ children professionally requires systems. You need someone tracking donations, someone ensuring compliance with Pakistani law, someone managing accounts. These are not luxuries. They are how organizations stay transparent and legal.

Fundraising & ads: 5–7%

Acquiring new donors so we can reach more orphans.

Includes but not limited to

  • Facebook and Instagram advertising
  • Google search ads and retargeting
  • Payment gateway fees — JazzCash, Stripe, PayPal
  • Email marketing campaigns
  • Content creation for ads

Why this is allowed

If you spend 1 rupee on ads and acquire 2+ rupees in donations, that is not waste. That is growth. PSH's Facebook ads have strong return on ad spend. This allocation directly multiplies our impact.

Reserve: 2–3%

Emergency funds for when children need immediate help.

Includes but not limited to

  • Medical emergencies — sudden illness, surgery
  • Urgent facility repairs
  • Crisis support for individual scholars
  • Natural disaster response

Why we keep it

We do not hoard reserves. This cushion exists because orphans' needs do not wait for quarterly budgets. A child gets sick at night; we pay for the doctor. The roof leaks during monsoon; we fix it.

Worked Example

If you donate 1 crore rupees

Direct to cause (orphans & scholarships)
80–85 lakh
Admin & operations
8–10 lakh
Fundraising & ads
5–7 lakh
Reserve
2–3 lakh

Bottom line: a minimum of 80 lakh rupees goes directly to orphans. That is your money, at work.

Sharia Compliance

Why this allocation is Islamic

Donors often wonder whether this allocation is Islamically sound. The answer is yes — here is why.

  1. Principle 1

    Primary beneficiaries come first

    Sharia principle

    “The best among you are those who are best to their families.” Zakat and sadaqah must reach those in need.

    Our approach

    80–85% reaches orphans directly. There is no upper limit in Islamic law for how much can go to beneficiaries — the more, the better. We have chosen 80–85% because it is sustainable while still allowing professional operations.

    This is not a compromise. It is Sharia-compliant excellence.

  2. Principle 2

    Administrative costs are permitted, but must be necessary

    Sharia principle

    An-Nawawi wrote: “It is permitted to pay the guardian (of charity) from the charity itself if he has no other income.” Staff salaries, office costs and systems are allowed if they are necessary and proportionate.

    Our approach

    We do not pay lavishly. Finance managers, donor relations officers and social media staff are necessary to run a large organization with thousands of donors and thousands of children. Office rent, compliance and auditing are legal requirements.

    The test: every cost in the 8–10% is something the orphanage literally cannot function without. There is no bloat.

  3. Principle 3

    Fundraising spend must prove ROI

    Sharia principle

    Money spent acquiring donors must bring in more than it costs. Wasting charity funds on ineffective spending is haram.

    Our approach

    We only spend on channels with proven high return on ad spend. Facebook advertising for PSH consistently brings 3–5× return — for every 1 rupee spent on ads, we acquire 3–5 rupees in donations.

    If our ads did not work, we would not do them.

  4. Principle 4

    Transparency is mandatory

    Sharia principle

    The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized: “The best charity is that which is known.” Islamic scholars interpret this as: transparency builds trust and encourages giving.

    Our approach

    We publish our allocation framework publicly and verify actual spending yearly through independent audit. We do not hide how money is spent. We document it and share it.

  5. Principle 5

    No hoarding of reserves

    Sharia principle

    Reserves should exist only for genuine emergency needs, not indefinite accumulation.

    Our approach

    Our 2–3% reserve exists for medical emergencies, urgent repairs and crisis support. We do not accumulate beyond this. Any surplus beyond reserves is reallocated to direct cause in the following year.

Oversight & Accountability

We do not ask you to trust us blindly. We show you.

Annual independent audit

Every year an external auditor reviews all accounts and certifies our spending against this framework. The report is published on our website.

What the audit covers

  • Total donations received
  • Actual spending in each category
  • Verification that spending aligns with the 80–85 / 8–10 / 5–7 / 2–3 allocation
  • Compliance with Pakistani NGO regulations
  • Bank reconciliation and financial controls

The auditor is independent. They are not hired by PSH management, but by the board.

Transparency on our website

We publish:

  • This allocation framework, so you know what to expect
  • The latest annual audit report, so you see actual results
  • A clear statement of our commitment

Donors can request the full audit if they have specific questions. We keep nothing hidden.

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How We Compare

Held to a higher standard

Most large Pakistani NGOs do not publish allocation data at all — donors must guess or ask individually.

  • Published allocation framework

    Most NGOs:No

    PSH:Yes

  • Independent annual audit

    Most NGOs:Rare

    PSH:Yes

  • Public audit report

    Most NGOs:No

    PSH:Yes

  • Sharia compliance statement

    Most NGOs:No

    PSH:Yes

  • Direct cause above 75%

    Most NGOs:Varies

    PSH:80–85%

We hold ourselves to a higher standard because transparency builds the trust that allows us to raise more funds for orphans.

Our Commitment

When you donate to Pakistan Sweet Home

  1. You know where your money goes

    Not vaguely. Specifically. 80–85% reaches orphans. The rest runs the systems that make it possible.

  2. You know it is Sharia-compliant

    We have explained every rupee in Islamic terms. Our allocation aligns with zakat and sadaqah principles.

  3. You can verify it

    We publish our auditor's report every year. You can read actual numbers and see if we kept our promise.

  4. You fund growth, not bureaucracy

    We spend 5–7% acquiring donors. That is an investment — every rupee of it brings in 3–5 more.

  5. You are part of something transparent

    In a sector where most organizations hide their numbers, we put ours on the table.

One last thing

If you are still unsure, ask us. Email the question. Request the full audit. Visit the orphanage. Speak to Zamurrad Khan, Papa Jani himself.

We do not need your blind trust. We have earned it by being transparent, accountable and Sharia-compliant.

Your donation is not just money.It is a meal for a child who has nothing. It is a scholarship that changes a scholar’s future. It is a facility where 2,000+ orphans are safe, loved and educated.

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