How it Works

It’s quite simple really. Quirky, but simple. Here’s a 10 step guide to how it works:

Bob signs up to a 10km egg and spoon race.
He creates his own DoNation profile page explaining his madness and his motivation.
He invites his friends to sponsor him.
They sponsor him through actions not cash, choosing from a list of carbon-saving options.
Each action pledge is published on Bob’s profile page.
Sponsors receive handy hints from the DoNation.
Bob (and his egg) complete the race!
He says to his friends “I did it! Did you…?”
They re-visit the DoNation and confirm how they got on.
The total carbon savings achieved by sponsors are calculated.

Fancy following in Bob’s shoes? Fancy a challenge? Thinking of dusting down your bike or digging out those running shoes? (No, it doesn’t have to be an egg and spoon race.)

Longing to help lead your friends towards a greener, more sustainable future? Want to do good but hate asking for money?

If you answered yes to any of these, then you’ll want to create your own mini DoNation. But I’m afraid you’ve got to wait a little while, you’ve arrived here early. This nation is still under construction…

Sign up to the DoList to be kept in the loop, so you can be one of the first to get doing as soon as the nation is ready for your arrival. The form’s over on the right.

In the meanwhile, get training!

Every time I turned the dial on the washing machine (always in a hurry) I thought of Hermione and pictured her pedalling away and moved it back to 30 degrees.

- Sarah, one of the early Donors

The whole idea of carbon saving sponsored trip is amazing, very innovative!!

- Tom, another early Donor

I think it makes people who are thinking about it actually DO it.

- Jacquei Williams