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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Nonprofit in United Kingdom

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Cost Per Lead for Nonprofit in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost per lead benchmarks: Nonprofit in Great Britain vs global

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Nonprofit cost per lead in Great Britain is far above market on average, running about 13x the global baseline across the observed period.
  • The selected series is highly volatile, with multiple extreme spikes and sharp drops that overshadow typical seasonality.
  • The global baseline shows mild Q4 elevation and a pronounced dip by September, while the Great Britain Nonprofit series does not follow a consistent seasonal pattern.

Scope and framing

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Nonprofit and target country Great Britain compared to the global trend. We summarize monthly medians from Oct 2024 through Sep 2025.

Highlights for Nonprofit in Great Britain (selected data)

  • Average: 469.80
  • Median: 478.92
  • High: 1,634.68 (Apr 2025)
  • Low: 1.78 (Jun 2025)
  • First to last month change: from 2.05 (Oct 2024) to 492.21 (Sep 2025), approximately +23,950%
  • Volatility:
  • Massive spikes: Oct → Nov (+~28,600%), Feb → Mar (+~362%), Mar → Apr (+~241%), Jun → Jul (+~23,640%)
  • Severe dips: Apr → May (-~99.8%), Jan → Feb (-~85.6%), Aug → Sep (-~32.0%)
  • Notable pattern: repeated surge-crash cycles, with peaks in Nov 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 2025, Aug 2025 and deep troughs in May–Jun 2025.

Global baseline comparison

  • Baseline average: 36.04
  • Baseline high/low: 41.58 (Nov 2024) vs 20.63 (Sep 2025)
  • First to last month change: 31.12 (Oct 2024) to 20.63 (Sep 2025), -~33.7%
  • Seasonality: broadly higher in Q4 (Nov–Dec near 40), relatively steady through Q1–Q2, and a sharp drop by September.
  • Relative positioning:
  • On average, Nonprofit in Great Britain ran about 13–14x above the global baseline.
  • In 8 of 11 observed months, Great Britain costs were well above market (e.g., +42x in Apr 2025, +24x in Sep 2025).
  • Three months were far below baseline (Oct 2024, May 2025, Jun 2025), reflecting the series’ extreme dispersion.

Month-by-month notes (selected vs baseline)

  • Oct 2024: 2.05 vs 31.12 (well below baseline)
  • Nov 2024: 586.40 vs 41.58 (~14x baseline)
  • Jan 2025: 718.83 vs 35.54 (~20x)
  • Feb 2025: 103.66 vs 38.86 (~2.7x; -~85.6% vs Jan)
  • Mar 2025: 478.92 vs 32.84 (~14.6x; +~362% vs Feb)
  • Apr 2025: 1,634.68 vs 38.59 (~42x; series high)
  • May 2025: 2.55 vs 39.63 (well below baseline; -~99.8% vs Apr)
  • Jun 2025: 1.78 vs 38.35 (series low)
  • Jul 2025: 423.05 vs 38.67 (~10.9x; +~23,640% vs Jun)
  • Aug 2025: 723.73 vs 37.03 (~19.6x)
  • Sep 2025: 492.21 vs 20.63 (~23.9x)

Seasonal context and volatility

  • Baseline shows familiar seasonality for Facebook Ads costs: modest Q4 uplift and a later-year cool-off, with the lowest median in September.
  • The Great Britain Nonprofit series is dominated by outsized spikes and resets, making seasonality less visible; swings dwarf the steadier global pattern.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Nonprofit and Great Britain helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Nonprofit industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.