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A trio of veterans visit school in Cabourg
On Thursday 7 March, on the last day of the Taxi Charity's planning trip for D-Day 75, veterans Frank Pendergast, Fred Glover and Bill...
Mar 18, 2019


Taxi Charity Collectors & Supporters Lunch at the RAF Club
The Taxi Charity invited its collectors and supporters for a slap-up lunch at the RAF Club in Picadilly on Thursday 21 February. Also in...
Feb 22, 2019


Eddie Hillery announced as new president of Taxi Charity
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans is delighted to announce that Eddie Hillery has been appointed president. Eddie has been involved...
Jan 9, 2019


Taxi Charity organises Christmas party at Millwall FC for veterans, volunteers, patrons and other fr
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans held its annual Christmas party at Millwall FC on Thursday 13 December - and a wonderful time was...
Dec 24, 2018


Brigadier Alastair Bruce attends Taxi Charity Christmas Lunch
The Taxi Charity is delighted to announce that Brigadier Alastair Bruce KStJ OBE VR DL is to extend his role as an ambassador for the...
Dec 22, 2018


Charity news, OnRoute Magazine
TFL's OnRoute magazine recently featured an article about the Taxi Charity and our 70th anniversary party at The Royal Hospital... On...
Dec 1, 2018


Russell Square Cab Shelter to serve free Christmas lunch for homeless or lonely veterans
This year, thanks to a generous donation from The Taxi Charity, Russell Square Shelter Keeper, Katie Simmonds, will be serving free...
Nov 28, 2018


Taxi Charity organises day trip to Harwich to celebrate retirement of loyal supporter of the charity
On Thursday 22 November, the Taxi Charity organised a day trip to Harwich to celebrate the retirement of Paul Newbiggin, after 41 years...
Nov 26, 2018


Do you know a WWII veteran?
We are looking for WWII veterans to join us for trips and outings in the UK and to France and Holland. Veterans and a carer will be...
Nov 15, 2018


Taxi Charity escorts veterans to Field of Remembrance memorial garden at Westminster Abbey
Every November, a Field of Remembrance memorial garden is opened close to Westminster Abbey. The Taxi Charity takes veterans to this...
Nov 12, 2018


Taxi Charity attends Waterloo Uncovered event at The Royal Hospital Chelsea
The Taxi Charity was delighted to attend 'An Evening With Waterloo Uncovered' at The Royal Hospital Chelsea on 6 November. Over 350...
Nov 12, 2018


Taxi Charity escorts veterans to Hall Place & Gardens for Remembrance Day commemorations
Some very important visitors were taken to Hall Place & Gardens in the London Borough of Bexley by the Taxi Charity on 5 November, to...
Nov 10, 2018


Join Joanna and Ray's Christmas Lights Walk and raise funds for the Taxi Charity
For the fourth year in a row Joanna Moncrieff and fellow tour guide and taxi driver Ray Coggin will jointly lead a charity fundraising...
Nov 6, 2018


Harry Joel MBE, Honorary Life President of the Taxi Charity, has passed away
Harry Joel MBE 1924 - 2018 It is with great sadness that the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans announces the passing of its Honorary...
Oct 30, 2018


Taxi Charity celebrates 70th anniversary with a Thank You party
On Sunday 7 October, the Taxi Charity thanked London cab drivers with a party at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The party - arranged for cab...
Oct 15, 2018


Taxi Charity attends DMRC Benevolent Fund Gala Dinner
On Friday 12 October, Taxi Charity vice president, Frances Wyhowska, and a number of veterans and cab drivers were invited to the DMRC...
Oct 15, 2018


Press Release: Five London cabbies pledge to lose over 25 stone and climb Kilimanjaro for Taxi Chari
Five London cabbies have joined together on a year long fundraising mission to lose over 25 stones before climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The...
Sep 25, 2018


Flying high, OnRoute Magazine
TFL's OnRoute magazine recently featured an article about the Taxi Charity and our fundraising skydive with the Red Devils... Two...
Sep 14, 2018


Taxi Charity features in London Taxi Radio podcasts
The Taxi Charity has recently featured in two podcasts, courtesy of London Taxi Radio. Cabbie and reporter, Mark Wakely, contacted the...
Sep 13, 2018


'Thank You' sculpture unveiled to honour First World War heroes
Volunteer cab drivers from the Taxi Charity escorted a number of war veterans to the unveiling of a sculpture that honours First World...
Aug 3, 2018
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