BASIC has been of considerable help to my good friend and manager, David Carter, following his stroke in December 2009. This is a great opportunity to show DC that he's still in our hearts and minds.

BASIC is a Manchester based charity which is 90% funded by donations, so every penny counts. Please give generously!

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’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’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.