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Alfred smashes fundraising target in support of veterans
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
Oct 1, 2025


A huge thank you to Charterpath
Finding the right volunteer support can sometimes feel daunting for a small charity like ours. When we needed an experienced accountant...
Aug 22, 2025


Taxi Charity ends memorable Scottish tour with the Edinburgh Tattoo
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans concluded a special visit to Scotland with three WWII veterans with a spectacular night at the...
Aug 20, 2025


Veteran Chris Willmott to cycle 1,382km across Europe on 80-year-old bike for Taxi Charity
Parachute Regiment veteran, Chris Willmott, is set to embark on an extraordinary solo cycling challenge this August, riding 1,382 km (859...
Aug 5, 2025


Taxi Charity returns to Normandy for 81st anniversary of D-Day
The veterans attend the Bayeux CWGC service The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans proudly returned to Normandy this June to mark the...
Jun 10, 2025


Three brothers to walk Wainwright's Coast to Coast to mark a special 60th birthday and raise funds for the Taxi Charity
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...
Jun 2, 2025


Royal honour for Taxi Charity vice president, Dick Goodwin
Floor Vermuelen, Dick and Susy Goodwin, and Agnes Schaap The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans is proud to announce that our vice...
May 7, 2025


Taxi Charity receives £15,000 from Army Benevolent Fund
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans is delighted to announce it has received £15,000 funding from the Army Benevolent Fund to help...
Apr 29, 2025


Businessman Johnny Gallagher and 100-year-old veteran Dorothea Barron have launched £1m fundraiser
A Taxi Charity ambassador and a 100-year-old veteran are rallying support as they launch a heartfelt fundraising campaign - ‘ Our Heroes...
Apr 17, 2025


Babette Powell to run the London Marathon for the Taxi Charity
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans is delighted to announce that Babette Powell will be running the 2025 London Marathon to raise...
Apr 2, 2025


WWII veterans share their stories for International Women’s Day
WWII veterans mark International Women's Day with the Taxi Charity - Robin Savage Photography The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans...
Mar 10, 2025


The Taxi Charity will be commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day
On 8 May 2025, people across Europe will commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. Following the huge interest across...
Feb 6, 2025


2024: A year in review by Taxi Charity chairman, Colin Mills
Taxi driver and chairman of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, Colin Mills, reflects on 2024... This was my first year as chairman...
Jan 22, 2025


80th anniversary of Dutch Liberation – Invitation to WWII Veterans
Market Garden veteran, Geoff Roberts In May 2025, the Netherlands will mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation, commemorating the end...
Jan 6, 2025


D-Day veterans appear on The National Lottery's Big Bash
On 4 December 2024, The National Lottery hosted a spectacular music and entertainment show at the OVO Arena, Wembley, which included...
Jan 6, 2025


Christmas lights to support veterans
A Bristol home bedecked with Christmas lights will raise vital funds for the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans Richard Isles from...
Nov 26, 2024


Taxi Charity's Ian Parsons interviewed by the Veterans' Foundation
Ian Parsons began his involvement with the Taxi Charity in 2014 as a volunteer driver and he’s since gone on to fulfill roles as...
Nov 15, 2024


Ramsgate veteran reunited with lost beret on Armistice Day thanks to black cab driver, ITV
A veteran from Ramsgate who lost his beret on the way to a Remembrance Day service, has had it returned to him after an army of black cab...
Nov 11, 2024


80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden, TAXI
Taxi Charity for Military Veterans Chairman, Colin Mills, and Volunteer, Keely Allen, share their highlights from the recent trip to...
Oct 14, 2024


Two WWII veterans take to the skies in Spitfires, TAXI
Taxi Charity gives two heroines, who played important roles during World War II, an unforgettable experience. On 12th September 2024,...
Sep 25, 2024
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