Donations

Donations: How your support keeps the Bricoplan community alive

Hello to all DIY and home decor lovers. I'm Josep, the creator behind Bricoplan, and today I want to talk to you about something a little different but equally important to our community: donations to people in need. When I started Bricoplan, my goal was simple: to share my passion for DIY and help others transform their spaces. without any invasive advertising.

Over time, thanks to you, I've built an incredible community of creative and enthusiastic people. But maintaining this space requires resources, and this is where donations come in. They are a vital help for Bricoplan and those in need through contributions to charitable foundations.

Why are donations important to Bricoplan?

Imagine Bricoplan as a large community workshop. We need tools (in this case, technology), materials (quality content), and, of course, energy (time and dedication) to keep it running. Donations help us:

1. Keep the website updated and secureTechnology evolves rapidly, and we need to stay ahead of the curve to provide you with the best possible experience.
2. Create quality contentResearching, writing, and producing detailed tutorials takes time. Your contributions allow me to dedicate more time to creating useful and relevant content.
3. Expand our resourcesWith your support and help, I can invest in new tools and materials to create more complete and varied tutorials.
4. Keep the community free from intrusive advertising: I prefer to avoid cluttering the site with ads that might disrupt your experience.
5. Support charitable causes and people in need: A portion of the donations are donated to organizations such as:
   • UNICEF
   • International Red Cross
   • Spanish Association Against Cancer
   • Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases
   • Alzheimer's Foundation Spain
   • The TV3 Marathon

UNICEF

Mission: Working around the world to save, protect and boost children's rights.

Reputation: Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1965, highly recognized and effective in the field.

Official website: unicef.org

International Red Cross

Mission: Humanitarian aid in conflicts, disasters and public health.

Reputation: One of the most recognized humanitarian organizations in the world.

Official website: icrc.org

The Marathon Foundation from TV3

Mission: Promote biomedical research and raise awareness about serious diseases.

Reputation: Spain's largest charity telethon, featuring massive social mobilization and transparency.

Official website: tv3.cat/marato

How you can contribute

I understand that not everyone can make monetary donations, and that's perfectly fine. There are many ways to support Bricoplan:

1. Financial donations:Even small amounts can make a big difference.
2. Share our content: Help us reach more people by sharing our articles on social media.
3. Buying on Amazon through Bricoplan: You are directly contributing to keeping the Bricoplan website alive, offering help to people in need and the growth of our community,
4. Participate in the community: Your comments, questions and suggestions are invaluable in helping us improve Bricoplan.
5. Volunteering: If you have writing or SEO skills, your help would be greatly appreciated as Guest Blogger.

Transparency in the use of donations

Trust is key, so I want to be completely transparent about how we use donations:

• 60% is used for the maintenance and improvement of the website.
• 20% is invested in the creation of new content.
• 15% is donated to health-related charities.
• 5% reserves for unforeseen expenses.

We've enabled several ways to make donations so you can choose the one that's most convenient for you:

1. PayPal: A fast and secure option for one-time or recurring donations.
2. Credit card: Through our secure payment gateway.

We will publish half-yearly reports detailing the use of funds in our transparency section.

Benefits for donors

While the greatest reward is knowing that you're helping keep our community alive and helping people in need with your donations (direct and indirect), we'd like to express our special gratitude for your support:

Stories that have impacted me

Let me share some real stories of how donations have made a difference:

1. José Manuel's projectThanks to donation-funded tutorials, José Manuel was able to completely renovate his kitchen on his own, saving thousands of euros.
2. Alberto's communityInspired by Bricoplan, Pau organized a DIY workshop in his neighborhood, using Bricoplan resources to teach his neighbors.
3. Aina's houseWith the knowledge acquired at Bricoplan, Aina adapted her home to make it accessible for her mother with reduced mobility.

These stories remind me why I started Bricoplan and motivate me to keep improving every day.

FAQs – about Donations

The future of Bricoplan with your support

With your help, we have big plans for the future of Bricoplan:

1. Content expansionWe want to cover more areas of DIY and decorating, including gardening projects and furniture restoration, thanks to your donations.
2. Platform improvementWith the donations, we plan to implement interactive features such as project planners and material calculators, such as the built-in online calculator for calculating the cost of a photovoltaic installation in the article. What is the efficiency of a solar panel? The whole truth
3. Collaborations with experts: Bring in professionals from different areas to enrich our content.
4. In-person events: Organize workshops and meetings for our community in different cities.

Final words

When I started Bricoplan, I never imagined the impact it would have. Every day I'm amazed and moved by the projects they create, inspired by our community. Their stories, their achievements, their transformations... all of this is what makes every hour invested in this project worthwhile.

Donations aren't just about keeping a website running. They're about keeping a community alive, inspiring creativity, and empowering people to transform their spaces and, by extension, their lives.

Every time someone shares a completed project, every “thank you” we receive for a helpful tutorial, every photo of a transformed space… that's what motivates me to keep going. And with your support, whether it's through a donation, purchasing on Amazon through our website, sharing our content or simply being an active part of the community, we can continue to grow and help more people in need.

Thank you for being part of this adventure. Together, we're building much more than furniture or decorating spaces. We're building a community, sharing knowledge, and, most importantly, creating homes full of personality and love.

Ready to be part of this journey? Your support, big or small, makes a difference. Together, we can continue to inspire and empower more people in the wonderful world of DIY and home decor. With your direct and indirect donations, we're helping people in need.

Thank you for being part of the Bricoplan family!