The 75th anniversary of the Taxi Charity is upon us, TAXI
2023 is a special year for the Taxi Charity, so who better to tell us why, than London cab driver and its chairman, Brian Heffernan. Why...
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Press Room
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- Nov 13, 2022
Second World War veteran from Whitstable, recalls the horrors of battle, Kent Online
A 99-year-old war veteran has vividly recalled the moment he had to shoot dead a young German soldier, describing it as a horror which...
- Nov 12, 2022
Ray Whitwell: 'I was lucky, I got missed all the time', BBC
Raymond Whitwell, from Malton in North Yorkshire, was born in 1919 and conscripted into the Royal Army Service Corps in late 1939. He was...
- Nov 3, 2022
The Taxi Charity is celebrating its 75th anniversary, TAXI
2023 will be the 75th anniversary of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, a remarkable milestone for a small, niche charity run and...
- Nov 1, 2022
Respects paid to WWII veteran Danny McCrudden who has died aged 98, Charity Today
WWII veteran Danny McCrudden, 98, who served with the Royal Navy’s Pacific Fleet on the Destroyer HMS Queenborough died on 22 October...
- Oct 20, 2022
El Alamein: 103-year-old veteran reflects on decisive WWII battle, ITV News
Geraint Vincent from ITV News interviews Ray Whitwell on the 80th anniversary of the decisive El-Alamein victory... Click here to watch...
- Oct 17, 2022
Cab drivers support the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association, TAXI
Volunteer London cab drivers from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans were delighted to offer support to the Victoria Cross and George...
- Oct 6, 2022
Taxi Charity features in October issue of OnRoute magazine
The Taxi Charity was delighted to feature in not one, but two stories in the October issue of OnRoute, the magazine for London's taxi and...
- Sep 19, 2022
TAXI chats to Brian Heffernan, the new chairman of the Taxi Charity For Military Veterans
Hi Brian, congratulations on your new role. How does it feel? Brian: I am really honoured to become Chairman. It’s great to give...
- Aug 22, 2022
Chairman, Ian Parsons, discusses all things Taxi Charity before stepping down this autumn, TAXI
TAXI caught up with London cab driver, Ian Parsons, to reflect on his memorable time as Taxi Charity chairman. So, Ian, when did you...
- Aug 8, 2022
Taxi Charity volunteers take on ‘Market Garden Challenge’, TAXI
London cab driver, Seb Philp, and Taxi Charity volunteer, Chris Willmott, talk about their fundraising challenge. Great to talk to you...
- Jul 25, 2022
Veterans enjoy road trip to Worthing, TAXI
Taxi sat down with London cab driver, Paul Cook, who recently decided to find out what Taxi Charity for Military Veterans was all about....
- Jun 15, 2022
The Taxi Charity goes Dutch, OnRoute Magazine
After a pause of two years, the Taxi Charity was finally able to revisit the Netherlands this March and May to plan for, and then take...
- Jun 13, 2022
Happy 100th birthday, Alec! TAXI
TAXI talks with London cab driver, Pat Granger, about WWII veteran Alec Hall who celebrates his 100th birthday this month... Hi Pat, how...
- May 27, 2022
Anne's helping hand made me a Chelsea Pensioner, Local Hero, Chat Magazine
We were delighted to see Taxi Charity volunteer, Anne Parsons, feature in the Local Hero section of Chat magazine, as nominated by WWII...
- May 18, 2022
Dick Goodwin interviewed by Sam Harris from CVFM
Taxi Charity vice president, Dick Goodwin, was recently interviewed by Sam Harris from CVFM Radio. Dick and Sam talk about the charity's...
- May 16, 2022
TAXI interviews volunteer cabbies
As the cabbies and veterans assembled at Harwich on 2 May for their ferry crossing to the Hook of Holland, Taxi interviewed some of the...
- May 13, 2022
WWII Wren attends Liberation Day services in the Netherlands
A WWII veteran was a guest of honour at services in the Netherlands, marking the country’s freedom from Nazi rule. Connie visited the...
- May 2, 2022
WWII veteran Connie Bateman finds a new home, TAXI
Connie, who was a Combined Ops WREN, moves to Royal Star & Garter. The Taxi Charity has been supporting veterans and their loved ones...
- Apr 29, 2022
Marie Scott: Celebration of a WWII member, The Wren
We were delighted to read this wonderful article in The Wren magazine about WWII veteran and member of the Taxi Charity family, Marie...
- Apr 27, 2022
WWII veteran may miss liberation event over passport delays, Evening Standard
A 97-year-old Second World War hero caught up in the passport crisis fears he will be forced to miss an “important” trip to Holland to...
- Apr 19, 2022
WWII veteran paints famous care home cat, TAXI
WWII veteran, Bill Gladden, who is 98-years-old, lives in Suffolk and recently joined the Taxi Charity on a visit to the Netherlands. On...
- Apr 4, 2022
Walking better and standing taller, TAXI
"These men are heroes, and I love that the Dutch teach their children from a young age that what happened must never be forgotten." TAXI...
- Mar 8, 2022
Veterans on the move, TAXI
At last, after a two-year break, the Taxi Charity can take veterans to the continent once again... TAXI spoke to Dick Goodwin, Vice...
- Mar 1, 2022
Veterans impressed by the 'new' Airborne Museum, renkum.nieuws.nl
The veterans escorted to Arnhem for a planning trip with the Taxi Charity appeared in the Dutch press... Translation Text from Dutch...
- Feb 22, 2022
Cab driver trains as Army Reservist
TAXI talks to London cab driver and Taxi Charity volunteer, Seb Philp. Last time we spoke, you told us about completing the Three Peaks...
- Feb 8, 2022
WWII veteran Roy Maxwell celebrates his 100th birthday, TAXI
In June 1944, as part of the 1st Special Service Brigade, No. 4 Commando landed on Sword Beach thirty minutes before the rest of the...
- Jan 28, 2022
New year, new home for WWII veteran
TAXI caught up with 96-year-old veteran, Harry Rawlins, and volunteer, Anne Parsons, who have become great friends. Anne was instrumental...
- Dec 14, 2021
Millwall FC host Taxi Charity Christmas celebration, TAXI
On Thursday 2 December, veterans, cab drivers, volunteers, supporters and invited guests joined together at Millwall FC for the Taxi...
- Nov 30, 2021
London’s Finest, TAXI
TAXI talks with Poppy Cabs coordinator and London cab driver, Mike Hughes It’s the day after Remembrance Sunday and Mike is deservedly...
- Nov 16, 2021
Reaching out to veterans young and old, TAXI
TAXI talks to Frances Wyhowska, Vice President, Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, about her role, cabbies, and the current focus of the...
- Nov 9, 2021
Poppy Cabs taxi drivers to fall silent as nation pauses to remember on 14 November
On 14 November, when the capital falls silent at 11:00am, hundreds of London’s black cab drivers who volunteer their time to drive...
- Nov 2, 2021
Veterans attend Not Forgotten centenary event, TAXI
TAXI talks to cabbie and Taxi Charity volunteer Danny Shelton about taking a group of veterans to the Not Forgotten centenary event....
- Oct 27, 2021
Behind Enemy Lines: Interview with 1 SAS veteran, Alec Borrie
SAS veteran, Alec Borrie, was recently interviewed by History of War magazine about his involvement in the invasion of occupied France in...
- Oct 19, 2021
Operation Market-Garden, TAXI
TAXI talks to Frans Ammerlaan, founder of The Market Garden Foundation which aims to keep alive the memory of what Great Britain did for...
- Oct 10, 2021
World War Two prison camp escapee celebrates 100th birthday, BBC
A pilot who escaped a prisoner of war camp after being captured in Allied attempts to end World War Two early has celebrated his 100th...
- Oct 1, 2021
Taxi Charity gets well-deserved award, OnRoute
The Taxi Charity was delighted to feature in the October issue of OnRoute magazine, the magazine for London’s taxi and private hire trades.
- Sep 21, 2021
Renkum has an answer to the veterans, renkum.nieuws.nl
Renkum, The Netherlands – The video with the message from the veterans in which they stated that they much prefer to be in the...
- Sep 6, 2021
500 Not Out, TAXI!
For the five hundredth edition, TAXI spoke to five veterans whose combined age is 500 about what London cabbies mean to them. Volunteer...
- Aug 15, 2021
Cabbie Claire Zazzara talks to TAXI!
Claire Zazzara is London’s shortest cabbie and volunteers for both the London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children and The Taxi Charity for...
- Aug 2, 2021
WWII veteran John Clarke on Connect Forces with Andy Reid, Linda Lusardi and Mike Osman
Listen to WWII veteran, John Clarke, on Connect Forces on Great British Radio with Andy Reid, Linda Lusardi and Mike Osman. John talks...
- Aug 1, 2021
WWII veteran Ron Johnson on Connect Forces with Andy Reid, Linda Lusardi and Mike Osman
Listen to WWII veteran, Ron Johnson, on Connect Forces on Great British Radio with Andy Reid, Linda Lusardi and Mike Osman. Ron talks...
- Jul 17, 2021
WWII veteran Fred Lee on Connect Forces with Andy Reid, Linda Lusardi and Mike Osman
Listen to WWII veteran, Fred Lee, on Connect Forces on Great British Radio with Andy Reid, Linda Lusardi and Mike Osman. Fred, aged 95,...
- Jul 12, 2021
Three peaks, two victorious challengers and one heroic cabbie…
The Three Peaks Challenge is not for the faint hearted. Cabbies Scott and Seb had meticulously trained, planned and prepared... Scott...
- Jun 29, 2021
Veteran celebrates his 100th birthday by climbing over the O2
On 30 June, veteran Harry White celebrated his 100th birthday by climbing over the dome of famed London landmark, the O2. Veteran Harry...
- Jun 28, 2021
TAXI talks with London cabbie Ron Geraghty
London cabbie Ron, loves a uniform – and may well be responsible for England’s poor performances in recent major football competitions......
- Jun 26, 2021
WWII veteran Major Ted Hunt on Connect Forces with Andy Reid, Linda Lusardi and Mike Osman
Listen to WWII veteran, Major Ted Hunt, on Connect Forces on Great British Radio with Andy Reid, Linda Lusardi and Mike Osman. Major Ted...
- Jun 20, 2021
WWII veteran Marie Scott on Connect Forces with Andy Reid, Linda Lusardi and Mike Osman
Listen to WWII veteran, Marie Scott, on Connect Forces on Great British Radio with Andy Reid, Linda Lusardi and Mike Osman. Marie was 17...
- Jun 15, 2021
Taxi Charity wins Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, TAXI
What does it mean to win the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service? TAXI finds out from a handful of those volunteers who helped make it...
- Jun 15, 2021
Ian Parsons on Connect Forces with Andy Reid, Linda Lusardi and Mike Osman
Listen to Ian Parsons on Connect Forces on Great British Radio with Andy Reid MBE, Linda Lusardi and Mike Osman, talking about the Taxi...
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