Safeguarding Officer

Keely Allen

Keely initially began helping the Taxi Charity from a distance when her partner Scott was a volunteer driver, and in 2022, she was asked if she might consider supporting veterans who didn’t have companions and those who needed help with personal care on trips. She was delighted to say yes and a week later she was in the Netherlands!

Since then, she has visited the Netherlands and Normandy many times. 

Her biggest highlight so far has been laying a wreath on behalf of the Taxi Charity at the Airborne War Cemetery in Oosterbeek, in the presence of The Princess Royal on the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden. 

"I cried when I was asked to join the committee in October 2024. I told my parents, and they cried, too. I honestly love this charity and everything it stands for. I love everyone involved, here and overseas - we're like one big family. 

"I do the best I can to fundraise for the charity. In 2023, I raised just over £1,000 walking the 25km London Bridges Challenge and my local youth football club are now supporting the Taxi Charity, too. I spread the word as much as I can as we rely totally on donations and I have plans to raise even more money.

"I seem to form bonds easily with our veterans and love spending time with them. I have a very positive and upbeat outlook on life and am full of  enthusiasm. I'm known for "you'll hear me before you see me", and when you see me, I'll be wearing my purple charity t-shirt with pride. I'm very honoured and grateful to be a part of this charity."