News & Updates

Apr 5, 2023

Taxi Charity chairman and treasurer to tackle the Thames Bridges Trek

On 9 September 2023, our chairman, Brian Heffernan, and treasurer, Simon Hawes, will be attempting the Thames Bridges Trek to raise much...

Feb 16, 2023

RAF veteran and retired cab driver talks about his long association with the Taxi Charity

2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. One man who has been associated with the charity for almost...

Jan 19, 2023

The 75th anniversary of the Taxi Charity is upon us, TAXI

2023 is a special year for the Taxi Charity, so who better to tell us why, than London cab driver and its chairman, Brian Heffernan. Why...

Sep 19, 2022

TAXI chats to Brian Heffernan, the new chairman of the Taxi Charity For Military Veterans

Hi Brian, congratulations on your new role. How does it feel? Brian: I am really honoured to become Chairman. It’s great to give...

Sep 7, 2022

New chairman for the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans

During the Taxi Charity's recent visit to the Netherlands, London cab driver Ian Parsons handed over the role of chairman to fellow cab...

Apr 4, 2022

Walking better and standing taller, TAXI

"These men are heroes, and I love that the Dutch teach their children from a young age that what happened must never be forgotten." TAXI...

Mar 25, 2022

Veterans attend the 77th anniversary of Operation Varsity

The Taxi Charity was delighted to attend the event to commemorate the 77th anniversary of Operation Varsity at Markshall Estate, in...

Dec 23, 2021

London cabbies take Chelsea Pensioners to see the Christmas lights

Volunteer cab drivers from the Taxi Charity are taking Chelsea Pensioners to see the London Christmas lights The Taxi Charity and the...

Jun 2, 2021

Taxi Charity receives Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans is thrilled to have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The charity...

Jan 27, 2021

WWII veteran receives Coronavirus injection

On 24 January 2021, WWII Royal Navy veteran, Ernie Davis, aged 95, received his Coronavirus vaccination in Romford, Essex Taxi Charity...

Dec 4, 2020

Taxi Charity bids WWII veteran Fred Glover a final farewell

On 2 December, veterans, cabbies and volunteers from the Taxi Charity joined family and friends for the cremation of WWII veteran, Fred...

Aug 27, 2020

Veterans and volunteer cabbies enjoy VJ Day 75th anniversary event at Danny House

On Sunday 16 August, the Taxi Charity arranged for volunteer cabbies to drive 25 veterans from across London and the south east to join...

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...

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