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WWII veteran Fred Lee interviewed by Andrew Pierce on LBC ahead of VJ Day
Ahead of VJ Day, WWII veteran, Alfie “Fred” Lee (94), spoke with Andrew Pierce from LBC about his experiences in the Far East. #LBC #VJDay
Aug 10, 2020


On the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, veterans share their stories of serving in the Far East
Ahead of the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Japan, that ultimately led to the end of WWII, the Taxi Charity spoke to some veterans...
Aug 8, 2020


Press Release: From Parachute Regiment to fundraising London cabbie
Born in 1959 in Kensington, Dennis Hayes is a London Cabbie and sits on the committee of a charity very close to his heart, the Taxi...
Aug 3, 2020


Thanks to our volunteers for going the extra mile
The past few months have been the most challenging in our charity’s history. Since 1948, we have relied on the generosity of volunteer...
Jul 29, 2020


Taxi Charity gathers to say farewell to 100-year-old veteran, George Parsons
Representatives from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans joined family and friends on Friday 17 July 2020 to pay their respects at the...
Jul 22, 2020


Chairman's Blog: Life is what happens whilst you're making other plans
Last year was an extraordinary year in the Taxi Charity's history. The wide range of events, trips and historic anniversaries made 2019,...
Jul 2, 2020


Memories of Dame Vera Lynn, Taxi Charity patron
As chairman of this wonderful charity, I was so sorry to hear the sad news of Dame Vera Lynn’s passing. My involvement with the Taxi...
Jun 26, 2020


Major Ted Hunt and Ian Parsons interviewed on BBC Radio Sussex for D-Day
On Saturday 6 June, WWII veteran, Major Ted Hunt, and Taxi Charity chairman, Ian Parsons, spoke with Joe Talbot on BBC Radio Sussex about...
Jun 5, 2020


Taxi Charity celebrating VE Day with gifts of 1940s goodies
This May, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans should have been taking WWII veterans to the Netherlands for the 75th anniversary...
May 6, 2020


Wonderful videos of WWII veterans receiving their RNRMC goodie bags
Here are some lovely videos of Essex-based veterans Ernie Davies, John King, Les Underwood, Dick Edser and Norman Bryant, and Ruby...
May 4, 2020


Taxi Charity delivers more RNRMC goodie bags to veterans
Volunteer drivers from the Taxi Charity delivered more goodie bags to naval veterans in and around London today. The goodie bags - kindly...
May 1, 2020


Taxi Charity delivers RNRMC goodie bags to naval veterans
The Taxi Charity is delighted to be able to deliver wonderful goodie bags to veterans which have been donated by the Royal Navy & Royal...
May 1, 2020
Taxi Charity chairman interviewed by Bob Mills on TalkRadio
Taxi Charity chairman, Ian Parsons, was interviewed by Bob Mills on Talk Radio on Saturday 11 April. Ian discusses the history of the...
Apr 15, 2020


Taxi Charity supporting veterans through Coronavirus pandemic
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans has been supporting veterans since 1948 and during the COVID-19 pandemic has called on London’s...
Apr 8, 2020


COVID-19 Update from Taxi Charity chairman, Ian Parsons
Taxi Charity chairman, Ian Parsons, explains how volunteer drivers and committee members are helping veterans during the coronavirus...
Apr 7, 2020


Press Release: Taxi Charity unites London cab drivers to volunteer in the community
Volunteers from London's cab driving force have stepped forward to support the Taxi Charity during the coronavirus pandemic. The call to...
Mar 27, 2020


Taxi Charity sends special cards to veterans who are self-isolating
The Taxi Charity has posted out special cards to veterans, with phone numbers of supporters and cabbies, that they can call for help or...
Mar 23, 2020


Navy veterans are guests of honour on HMS Queen Elizabeth, ITV News
A group of veterans have been guests of honour on board HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth. Among the group were five veterans who served...
Feb 28, 2020


The Coco Club raffles John Hammond original painting to raise £800 for the Taxi Charity
A charity raffle has been more successful than organisers ever could have imagined, with an incredible £800 raised for a worthy cause. To...
Feb 19, 2020


Taxi Charity takes veterans to Gennep for commemoration services
The Taxi Charity recently escorted a number of veterans to the Netherlands to take part in the 75th anniversary commemorations of the...
Feb 17, 2020
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