"Asked to be an ambassador for this charity, I could not refuse" - Major General Alastair Bruce
When the Army sent me to represent 3rd UK Division on the Normandy beaches one 6th June, it was the fraternal joy in the faces of D-Day...
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News & Updates
Apr 24, 2020
"The charity is a lifeline to many of our deserving veterans" - Group Captain Mark Heffron
Having worked with the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans over a number of years, both in roles within the Ministry of Defence and now as...
Apr 22, 2020
"Being socially isolated is difficult but the regular contact I receive is very reassuring" - Harry
For many years I have joined the charity on trips to the continent to pay my respects to the comrades who didn’t come home, on day trips...
Apr 22, 2020
"I am hugely proud to be a patron of the Taxi Charity" - Vice-Admiral Sir Adrian Johns KCB CBE DL
In spite of the constraints imposed by Covid-19, the Taxi Charity remains closely engaged with our veterans, especially those who may be...
Dec 13, 2019
"The Taxi Charity treats us so well and the care we receive is first class" - John Jeffries
"I think the Taxi Charity is wonderful. They treat us so well and the care we receive is first class. The trips they organise are very...
Dec 1, 2019
"I am so grateful to the Taxi Charity for the support they give to me" - Tom Schaffer
"I am so grateful to the Taxi Charity for the support they give to me and the other veterans who have all become my close friends. I try...
Oct 25, 2019
"I am so blessed that the Taxi Charity arranges for me to be picked up from home" - Frank Pendergast
"I am so blessed that the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans arranges for me to be picked up from home and takes me in a taxi to London...
Aug 22, 2019
"The Taxi Charity really looks after us" - Jeffrey Haward MM
The Taxi Charity is the best there is. The way they look after the veterans. They take us on all sorts of trips, including France and the...
Jun 10, 2019
"Thank you both so much for your support and care during our amazing trip to Normandy" - Marie Scott
Dear Ian & Anne Thank you both so much for your support and care during our amazing trip to Normandy. It is an experience I shall never...
Jun 9, 2019
"Fantastic charity who treat the veterans as kings" - Dean Euesden
Fantastic charity who treat the veterans as kings, and all the people associated to the charity do an amazing job. Dean David Euesden...
Jun 5, 2019
"This charity does so so much for veterans in the UK" - Brian Heffernan
This charity... Does so so much for veterans in the UK... I’ve driven many times and it's some of the best experiences I’ve...
Jun 2, 2019
"On reaching Berlin, four London taxis met us and took us to the British Embassy for tea" - Linda
Since going to watch veterans skydive for the Taxi Charity, I have become a supporter of the charity. I am also a Rotarian and, by...
May 16, 2019
"Fantastic organisation and so kind and caring to our veterans" - Elizabeth McKenna
Fantastic organisation and so kind and caring to our veterans. Well done to you all and many thanks for a great service. Elizabeth...
Jul 25, 2018
"Thank you for your kindness in driving us to Blenheim Palace" - Joan McLoughlin
Dear Mr Goodwin, I am writing on behalf of myself and my fellow Chelsea Pensioners to thank you and all the other London taxi drivers for...
Jul 16, 2018
"I have just had a fantastic long weekend in Waterloo, Belgium" - Martin Jones
I have just had a fantastic long weekend in Waterloo, Belgium. The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans took veterans and serving soldiers...
Dec 10, 2017
Christmas message to Taxi Charity from Royal Scots Southern Branch
Dear Dick, wee photo of kind taxi driver taking few of us over to Horse Guards Parade. On behalf of Royal Scots Southern Branch, wishing...
Nov 21, 2017
"Thank you for giving my dad a wonderful trip to Normandy" - Ann Baird
Thank you for giving my dad a wonderful trip to Normandy which would not have been possible any other way. He enjoyed it so much - a trip...
Sep 25, 2017
The Soldiers’ Charity supports ‘Back To The Beaches’ with the Taxi Charity
The Taxi Charity For Military Veterans, formally known as The London Taxi Benevolent Association For War Disabled (LTBAFWD), was founded...
Jun 14, 2017
"Your taxi drivers were very efficient and always friendly with a real sense of humour" -
Liz and I are now back home in King’s Lynn, resting after our very busy but very memorable visit to Normandy for which we must thank the...
Jun 14, 2017
"The taxi drivers were magnificent in looking after us old boys" - Harry F Rawlins
Thank you and all concerned for getting me out of my armchair and giving me a great time. Accommodation, food and transport were...
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