Full Cost Recovery Calculator
Calculate direct costs, allocate overheads fairly, and see the total project funding you should request. Built for UK charities & nonprofits.
Direct Costs
Add all project-specific expenses (staff delivering services, materials, travel, venues, etc.).
| Item | Category | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
Overheads & Allocation
Enter your organisation-wide overheads and choose an allocation method to apportion a fair share to this project.
Organisation-wide overheads
| Overhead category | Annual amount | |
|---|---|---|
Tip: Use consistent methods year-to-year (e.g., staff-time %) and document your policy for funders and auditors.
Results
Full cost recovery definition is one of the most important financial concepts for charities and nonprofits. It refers to the ability of an organisation to secure funding that covers the entire cost of delivering a project — not just the direct expenses such as staff and materials, but also the essential overheads like rent