News & Updates

Last year , Richard Iles, a homeowner in Winterbourne Down near Bristol, decorated his house with more than 150,000 Christmas lights, raising over £15,000 in aid of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. For Christmas 2025, Richard is taking the display to an extraordinary new level by adding a further 85,000 lights and creating what is expected to be the largest, or certainly one of the largest, domestic Christmas light displays in the UK. Richard, who travels to Normandy e

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The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans will hold its Annual General Meeting at 12pm on 12 January 2026 at Club 1885, Millwall FC, The Den, Zampa Road, London, SE16 3LN. Licensed London Taxi Drivers are welcome to attend the AGM but may not speak or vote on any issue. Any drivers wishing to attend should email info@taxicharity.org to secure a place.

On 22 October 2025, three World War II veterans, Don Turrell, Robbie Hall and Peter Greenwood, and one post-war veteran, Ken Orford, were delighted to visit the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) which operates from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. The visit brought back wonderful memories for all the veterans as they viewed the iconic aircraft of the BBMF - a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota and two Spitfires - which took to the air during their visit, sharing runway and airspac

We are incredibly proud to share that a six-year-old called Alfred has achieved something truly remarkable in his recent fundraising challenge to walk 100 miles. What began as a modest fundraising target of £250 has grown into an inspiring success story raising an incredible £4,435 to support our work with veterans. Alfred travelled to the Netherlands to finish his epic challenge in the Wandeltocht where thousands walk distances of up to 40km to honour and support veterans wh

Finding the right volunteer support can sometimes feel daunting for a small charity like ours. When we needed an experienced accountant...

The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans concluded a special visit to Scotland with three WWII veterans with a spectacular night at the...

Parachute Regiment veteran, Chris Willmott, is set to embark on an extraordinary solo cycling challenge this August, riding 1,382 km (859...

The veterans attend the Bayeux CWGC service The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans proudly returned to Normandy this June to mark the...

On 16 June 2025, three brothers will lace up their walking boots and set off on Alfred Wainwright’s iconic Coast to Coast route, trekking...

Floor Vermuelen, Dick and Susy Goodwin, and Agnes Schaap The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans is proud to announce that our vice...

The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans is delighted to announce it has received £15,000 funding from the Army Benevolent Fund to help...

A Taxi Charity ambassador and a 100-year-old veteran are rallying support as they launch a heartfelt fundraising campaign - ‘ Our Heroes...

The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans is delighted to announce that Babette Powell will be running the 2025 London Marathon to raise...

WWII veterans mark International Women's Day with the Taxi Charity - Robin Savage Photography The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans...

On 8 May 2025, people across Europe will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Following the huge interest across...

Taxi driver and chairman of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, Colin Mills, reflects on 2024... This was my first year as chairman...

Market Garden veteran, Geoff Roberts In May 2025, the Netherlands will mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation, commemorating the end...

On 4 December 2024, The National Lottery hosted a spectacular music and entertainment show at the OVO Arena, Wembley, which included...

A Bristol home bedecked with Christmas lights will raise vital funds for the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans Richard Isles from...