News & Updates

Three WWII veterans took to the skies in Spitfires on Thursday 13 August, fulfilling a lifelong dream thanks to the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. Ivan Staines, Paul Terry and Alf Cooley had the extraordinary opportunity to take to the skies in an iconic Spitfire, with each veteran flying in a separate aircraft operated by Fly A Spitfire at Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar. The flights were financed by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans from a dedicated fund established t

For the second time, Grandad and I had the privilege of being part of a tradition that has been bringing joy to our veterans since 1948. The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans transports them to South Holmwood, where the village welcomes them with open arms before a trip to Worthing Pier for fish and chips, plenty of laughter and, of course, an ice cream. People often see the photographs, but they don't always see what they truly represent. They don't see the friendships that

On Monday 13 April, Keely Allen, a trustee for both Corringham Athletic Football Club and the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, laid two footballs during a very special visit to the Christmas Day Truce Memorial in Belgium. Keely, who heads up fundraising for the Taxi Charity, was honoured to attend the memorial alongside WWII veteran Ivan Staines during the charity’s visit to Ypres. At the memorial, which marks the site where a temporary truce was declared over Christmas 19

On Remembrance Sunday, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans organised a memorable day with Aero Legends at North Weald Airfield. The day brought together WWII veterans, their families and carers to watch Spitfires. On 9 November, three volunteer London cab drivers transported veterans Ivan Staines, Dorothea Barron, Don Turrell and Robbie Hall to North Weald Airfield, where they were warmly welcomed by fellow volunteers and supporters. The day was coordinated with Aero Legen