In the bleakest of times, this bit of human interaction made a huge mark on my life. Over the days, we heard many amazing stories but this one from Reg really touched me and I would love

I am aware that many potential QAVS awardees were at the forefront of these efforts, and therefore decided

has been a really difficult year for everyone, and especially our veterans who have missed out on so many

Many of the allied soldiers paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and we must never forget them

Without them, I would not be able to participate in so many commemorative occasions. London cab driver and Taxi Charity volunteer, said: “It is an absolute privilege to take veterans to mark The charity is preparing to take a group of WWII veterans to the Netherlands in May for Dutch Liberation

publicity, which raised our profile and introduced us to a wider audience. 2019 was the busiest and most varied In May, we escorted WWII veterans to the Netherlands to participate in the annual Dutch Liberation celebrations Later that month, we took RAF veterans to Berlin to mark 70 years since the end of the Berlin Airlift The veterans rapidly build a relationship with their drivers who in many cases also act as carers. Under their own volition many drivers arrange small outings, help with hospital appointments and carry

Recce and Sniper Platoon and was in Afghanistan in 2008/ 2009 when our platoon was attached to Royal Marines Since then, if I may use a quote from the Tom Hanks movie, Forrest Gump, we have been ‘like peas and Although there is an age gap of 51 years, they have both served and have many shared experiences, which

Lord Astor unveiled the restored statue’s new plaque in the company of senior representatives from many

Ian said, "We know that many of our veterans have a support network of friends and family but at this For many years I have joined the charity on trips to the continent to pay my respects to the comrades

made the above report including interviews with veteran Geoff Roberts, who was part of the Kings Own Scottish

Chairman, Gary Belsey, thanked our sponsors, supporters and, of course, our veteran collectors “for all Many of the messages were also translated by Frans and then distributed by him to each and every veteran

On 4 May 1945, the Indomitable was hit by a Kamikaze, but her armoured flight deck saved her from serious remembers vividly that the Japanese didn’t want to surrender, and the ship’s crew were warned that many Charity, said: "Doug Miller and Fred Lee are very popular veterans who have joined the Taxi Charity on many

designed The 3945 Portraits Project to honour and remember surviving WWII veterans by photographing as many I have met some truly amazing WWII veterans and heard many stories, told with such humility, describing , survived and were lost, so that their memories and sacrifices are never forgotten and such events may

My plan was to go crocodile hunting and fishing but there were too many owners, so I withdrew my cash I’ve met so many people in the last three years and experienced so much goodwill. Today there is some of that spirit, but people seem more inclined to criticise and find fault when many

participants was reduced, and everything was pre-recorded to ensure social distancing was observed and not too many I have known him for over ten years, and he joins the Taxi Charity on many of our trips, including those

For many years, 96-year-old Bill has used his love of painting to raise funds for the charity that means Bill has no plans to stop painting and loves receiving pictures from the many volunteer London taxi drivers

Many thanks to Taxi Charity treasurer, Seb Philp, for organising the special get-together for Bill.

local government, and our Dutch friends, to plan for our trip for the Dutch Liberation anniversary in May They have been supporting us for many years and without the help of these four and the rest of our amazing pandemic to ensure veterans received regular contact by sending out a greeting card each month, gifts to mark

This has been one hell of an adventure and we hope that we may still get some more donations to support They have been sponsored by many businesses, including their largest supporter, the Millcroft Group.

celebrating his 100th birthday at home on 26 January, after plans to celebrate with his two children, Mark the Taxi Charity, said: "John is a much loved member of the Taxi Charity family who has joined us on many Everyone at the charity sends him good wishes for his 100th birthday and we hope that restrictions may