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Cost Per Pound Raised Calculator

How much does it cost your charity to raise each pound? Benchmark against sector averages.

Your fundraising

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Sector benchmarks

Events (dinners, galas)30-50p/£1
Direct mail25-35p/£1
Digital campaigns5-15p/£1
Pledge collection (PledgeNow)0p/£1

Your Cost Per Pound

24p

per £1 raised

Raised£50,000
Costs-£12,000
Net£38,000
Efficiency76%

PledgeNow cost: £0. CPP: 0p.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's a good cost per pound raised?

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The sector average is 20-25p per £1. Events typically cost 30-50p/£1, while digital fundraising costs 5-15p/£1. Community fundraising and pledge collection (especially when free like PledgeNow) can achieve under 5p/£1.

How do I reduce cost per pound raised?

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Three approaches: (1) Increase revenue without increasing costs — better follow-up on pledges does this. (2) Use free tools — PledgeNow costs nothing. (3) Focus on high-ROI channels — recurring giving and major donors have the lowest CPP.