News & Updates

Nov 15

Taxi Charity's Ian Parsons interviewed by the Veterans' Foundation

Ian Parsons began his involvement with the Taxi Charity in 2014 as a volunteer driver and he’s since gone on to fulfill roles as...

Nov 11

Ramsgate veteran reunited with lost beret on Armistice Day thanks to black cab driver, ITV

A veteran from Ramsgate who lost his beret on the way to a Remembrance Day service, has had it returned to him after an army of black cab...

Oct 13

80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden, TAXI

Taxi Charity for Military Veterans Chairman, Colin Mills, and Volunteer, Keely Allen, share their highlights from the recent trip to...

Sep 24

Two WWII veterans take to the skies in Spitfires, TAXI

Taxi Charity gives two heroines, who played important roles during World War II, an unforgettable experience. On 12th September 2024,...

Sep 20

80th Anniversary of Arnhem: Private Lofty Roberts, 99, returns

He was among 35,000 men who fought the Germans for nine long days in one of the bloodiest battles of World War Two. But 80 years on,...

Aug 14

Taxi Charity veterans interviewed by John Maguire from BBC Breakfast

During our recent visit to Normandy in June for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we were joined for lunch by John Maguire from BBC...

Jul 8

Taxi Charity and veterans attend Southwick Revival

After a successful visit to Normandy for the 80th D-Day commemorations, some members of the Taxi Charity attended the Southwick Revival...

Jun 10

Heroes meet Minister for Veterans' Affairs at Admiralty House

On 21st May, Taxi Charity volunteers took four veterans to meet government minister, Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP and Akshata Murty, the wife...

Mar 12

Meet the unsung heroes of the Women's Royal Navy Service from WWII, TAXI

On 20th February, WWII veterans from the WRNS got together at a private event, located at the Merchant Taylors' Hall in London. The Taxi...

Feb 11

Video: WWII veteran Bill Gladden interviewed on Talk TV

The Ministry of Defence is planning major commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings this year. Veterans of the...

Jan 13

D-Day veteran, Bill Gladden, celebrates 100th birthday at surprise party thrown by his family

D-Day veteran Bill Gladden, who was shot by a tank, appeared overcome by emotion as he celebrated his 100th birthday at a surprise party...

Nov 21, 2023

Taxi Charity celebrates its 75th anniversary, TAXI

On 29th October, the Taxi Charity celebrated its 75th anniversary with a party for cab drivers, veterans and supporters at the Royal...

Oct 24, 2023

Tributes to 'Bridge Too Far' hero as he dies aged 101, Daily Express

Tributes have been paid to hero medic, Alec Hall, who tended the wounded defending 'A Bridge Too Far' and has died aged 101. During...

Sep 14, 2023

WWII veterans enjoy event hosted by Taxi Charity at Biggin Hill

WWII veterans enjoyed an event hosted by the Taxi Charity at Biggin Hill with two Spitfire flights and entertainment from the D-Day...

Sep 7, 2023

Taxi Charity escorts veterans to Wandeltocht Airborne March 2023 in the Netherlands

On 31 August, volunteer cabbies from the Taxi Charity escorted a number of veterans and their carers to the Netherlands to take part in...

Jul 31, 2023

TAXI speaks to seasoned volunteer, Gerry Dunn MBE

TAXI, the newspaper of the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association, chatted to Gerry about his work supporting cab trade charities for almost...

Jun 12, 2023

French students meet up with WWII veteran in London

On 23 May, a group of pupils met with Harry Rawlins. TAXI spoke to Taxi Charity volunteers Dick Goodwin and Ian Parsons about the...

Apr 21, 2023

Taxi Charity pin received with enthusiasm at Airborne Museum Oosterbeek, Renkum Nieuws

The Taxi Charity pin featuring an image of Hartenstein was received with great enthusiasm at the Airborne Museum. The pin is now on sale...

Feb 20, 2023

The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans celebrates 75 years of service, Forces News

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and the milestone was celebrated in style at the Royal Air...

Feb 2, 2023

Three men in a boat, TAXI

TAXI spoke to two of the cabbies in Lanzarote before their mammoth fundraising challenge began. On 3 January 2023, three London cab...

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