<p>Basic Foundations was set up&nbsp;a year ago and we have just completed our first project to build a toilet block for a school in Kenya but we do need more funds to help us complete more projects. Next in line is a sustainable garden for a disabled group in the Gambia and we are already lining up projects for 2012.</p> <p>I am running two pages to either Save or Shave my beard! I have had a beard for many years now and feel sometimes it gets more attention than me.</p> <p>Do you love it or loathe it? Are you a pogonophobe or a pogonophile? I will be opening these pages for a month as a competition to see which raises the most money. Whichever wins I will either Shave or Save the beard! Unfortunately I will not be able to refund any money if you are on the losing side but it is for an excellent cause. Please read more at <a href="http://www.basicfoundations.org/">www.basicfoundations.org</a></p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>Thanks a lot,</p> <p>Alex (+beard)</p>