Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN)
Christian counselling and counselling training in Namibia
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Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) is a chapter of the Philippi Trust, an organisation founded in the United Kingdom. The Namibian chapter was established in 1996 and registered as a charity in 1999. As a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, it provides counselling and training to the Church and the wider community in Namibia. Based on Christian principles, its counselling and counselling-training services aim to give people the psycho-social resources they need to make healthy, informed choices and live in a self-reliant way.
Mission
To provide professional counselling and training, based on Christian principles, to the Church and community in Namibia.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesPhilippi Trust Namibia is the Namibian chapter of the UK-founded Philippi Trust. It was established in 1996 by Marianne E Sawyers and registered as a charity in 1999, providing counselling and training to churches and the wider community.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in NamibiaConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Namibia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Namibia data
- Its integrity score of 44 is below most of the 133 charities in Namibia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Namibia data
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPhilippi Trust Namibia (PTN) is an education nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 44 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Namibia is 48/100.
Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) is classified as an Education organization, based in Namibia.
Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Namibia nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) is a chapter of the Philippi Trust, an organisation founded in the United Kingdom. The Namibian chapter was established in 1996 and registered as a charity in 1999. As a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, it provides counselling and training to the Church and the wider community in Namibia. Based on Christian principles, its counselling and counselling-training services aim to give people the psycho-social resources they need to make healthy, informed choices and live in a self-reliant way. Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) is an education organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1996.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) is listed in Namibia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) is listed in Namibia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1996
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN)
- What is Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN)?
- Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) is a education nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) is a chapter of the Philippi Trust, an organisation founded in the United Kingdom. The Namibian chapter was established in 1996 and registered as a charity in 1999. As a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, it provides counselling and training to the Church and the wider community in Namibia. Based on Christian principles, its counselling and counselling-training services aim to give people the psycho-social resources they need to make healthy, informed choices and live in a self-reliant way.
- When was Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) founded?
- Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) was founded in 1996.
- Where is Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) trustworthy?
- Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN)'s website?
- https://philippinamibia.com/
- Are donations to Philippi Trust Namibia (PTN) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.