News & Updates

Sep 7, 2024

Taxi Charity adviser Frans Ammerlaan presented with MBE

On Friday 6 September, veterans and volunteers from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans gathered at the ambassador’s residence in The...

Mar 14, 2024

Taxi Charity ambassador Frans Ammerlaan awarded Honorary MBE

Taxi Charity ambassador and Dutch advisor, Frans Ammerlaan, has been awarded an Honorary MBE by King Charles for services to...

Mar 7, 2023

The Taxi Charity hosts a special event to mark International Women's Day

On Monday 6 March 2023, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans hosted an event at The RAF Club in London to celebrate International...

Jan 3, 2023

Supporting veterans for 75 years

2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, a remarkable milestone for a small charity which supports...

Mar 22, 2022

The life of Dame Vera Lynn honoured at Westminster Abbey service

We are delighted that our greatly missed patron, Dame Vera Lynn, was honoured with a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on...

Jul 5, 2020

Memories of the Taxi Charity patron, Dame Vera Lynn, TAXI

Dame Vera Lynn died on 18 June 2020, aged 103, she was patron of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans for over 50 years. Dame Vera Lynn...

Jul 5, 2020

Two national treasures paying tribute to the nation's sweetheart

Listen to WWII veterans, Danny McCrudden (aged 96) and Tommy Parkinson (97), singing their hearts out for Dame Vera Lynn. #BFBS

Jun 26, 2020

Memories of Dame Vera Lynn, Taxi Charity patron

As chairman of this wonderful charity, I was so sorry to hear the sad news of Dame Vera Lynn’s passing. My involvement with the Taxi...

Jun 18, 2020

We’ll Meet Again - RIP Dame Vera Lynn

The Taxi Charity wishes to join with everyone from around the world in sending our thoughts and best wishes to the family and friends of...

Apr 27, 2020

"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...

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...

Feb 22, 2019

Taxi Charity Collectors & Supporters Lunch at the RAF Club

The Taxi Charity invited its collectors and supporters for a slap-up lunch at the RAF Club in Picadilly on Thursday 21 February. Also in...

Dec 22, 2018

Brigadier Alastair Bruce attends Taxi Charity Christmas Lunch

The Taxi Charity is delighted to announce that Brigadier Alastair Bruce KStJ OBE VR DL is to extend his role as an ambassador for the...

Mar 20, 2017

Happy 100th birthday to our patron, Dame Vera Lynn

The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans would like to wish its patron, Dame Vera Lynn, a very happy 100th birthday. Dame Vera has been a...

Mar 2, 2015

Endorsement: Vice Admiral Sir Adrian Johns KCB, CBE, KStJ, ADC

This year in May, the London Taxi Benevolent Association will once again be taking a large band of World War 2 veterans back to the...