TAXI CHARITY FOR MILITARY VETERANS

Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich OBE KStJ VR DL Taxi Charity Ambassador Major General Alastair Bruce was commissioned into the 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards in 1980. During his time as a platoon commander he saw active service on peacekeeping operations in Northern Ireland and later in the Falklands War of 1982. He left the Regular Army in 1983. In 1993, he re-joined the Army as a Reservist and went on to assume command of the Media Operations Group in 2004, having completed his period of mobilised service on Op TELIC in Iraq. In 2010, he was awarded an OBE for influencing communications doctrine during Ops TELIC & HERRICK. He has also served as Deputy Commander, 3rd UK Division. He was the Governor of Edinburgh Castle between June 2019 and September 2024. ​ In 1994, Alastair was appointed the Royal, Constitutional, and Religious Commentator for Sky News. As a commentator and historian, he contributes to ABC News and presents documentaries for ABC America, Sky TV, and PBS. He has worked, as historical adviser, on many drama productions such as Downton Abbey, The Young Victoria, The Greatest Showman, The King’s Speech, Belgravia and The English Game. A documentary maker and presenter, his works include Manners of Downton Abbey and Days of Majesty. A successful author, his works include Days of Majesty, Keepers of the Kingdom, The Oldest and The Queen’s Birthday Parade. ​ ​ The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans was delighted to welcome Major General Alastair Bruce as an ambassador for the charity in December 2018. VIEW ALL AMBASSADORS Twitter: @AlastairBruce_

Kaz Donald Taxi Charity Ambassador Kaz Donald grew up in Rayleigh, Essex and is a proud 'Essex Girl'. She currently lives in Mill Hill and became an ambassador for the Taxi Charity in June 2024. Kaz worked in the City for 16 years (which is where she met her husband Mark) before having kids, and now spends her time enjoying golf and bell ringing, which she began as part of the Ring For The King campaign. Kaz became Club Captain of Arkley Golf Club in 2019 - the first and only woman since 1909! Together, with the Lady Captain, they decided that their charity for the year should be local and linked to the military. She did some googling and found the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. Kaz organised a range of fundraising events during her captaincy which were sadly curtailed due to Covid. Kaz says: "At the 2022 Taxi Charity Christmas lunch, I heard about, and committed to, the 2023 Thames Bridges Walk - what a day that was. 92 degree heat! 25km over 16 bridges. One of the most difficult things, mentally and physically, that I’ve ever done. It was my 60th birthday, in 2023, and I asked friends to sponsor me instead of giving me presents - which they did – and it was their support and generosity that got me over the finish line! Also, it was our 30th wedding anniversary this year and, again, instead of prezzies my hubby and I asked for donations to the charity." In May 2024, Kaz was part of the trip to the Netherlands for Dutch Liberation and says of her experience: "Going on this trip and meeting the veterans was amazing and completely humbling. The people of the Netherlands love the veterans and still display their gratitude for being liberated - something that has been passed down the generations. Witnessing that on the Wageningen Parade was so heartwarming. The time and effort that the taxi drivers put in to ensure that the veterans can make these trips, in a safe and comfortable environment, was incredible." "The kindness of the people who volunteer for this charity is really something to behold and I’m extremely proud to be associated with something so very special." VIEW ALL AMBASSADORS

Volunteer Collectors To help raise much needed funds, our charity holds a number of collections throughout the year at main line railway stations, football clubs and other locations. Some of our veterans who collect for us come along for the day and others for just a few hours. We make sure they are all fed and watered during the day. We hold a lunch for all our collectors at a central London location every January. If you would like to volunteer as a collector for our charity, please contact Dick Goodwin on 07941 772264 or info@taxicharity.org for more information. ​ If you would like to find out where and when our collections are being held, please check out our events page on Facebook .

Committee Member Micky Harris Born in Lavender Hill in February 1961, Micky Harris has been a London taxi driver since 2020 after a 20 year career as a secondary school teacher. Micky found out about the work of the Taxi Charity while he was doing The Knowledge and signed up as a volunteer as soon as he got his badge. Micky has taken veterans to events across the UK as well as on commemorative trips to the Netherlands and France. He joined the Taxi Charity committee in 2023. He is a father of four and a grandfather of ten. Micky’s son Richard is also a cab driver. Micky created the Unify London app which launched in April 2023, with a legacy from his dearly missed wife Barbara who died of cancer in 2022. The cab hailing app is very different to anything else that is available to London cab drivers. There is no surge pricing, no hidden fees, no cancellations, and the cab driver receives the full fare. Charities including the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, The London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children, The Albany Taxi Charity and the Magical Taxi Tour will benefit every time the app is used. FULL LIST OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Ambassador Ben Mayne Based in the Midlands, Ben is a battlefield historian and guide with a particular interest in the Second World War, specialising in Normandy, Commando Operations and the Battle of the Bulge. Over the years he has escorted thousands back to the battlefields of Europe. This includes helping families return in the footsteps and visiting the final resting places of their loved ones. ​ Ben has been a friend of the Taxi Charity for many years and was asked to become an advisor in September 2022. In October 2024, he was asked to become an ambassador for the charity. ​ Ben said: "It has been an honour to support the charity in an advisory role for several years. It's now a privilege to be asked to continue this in an ambassador role. I look forward to supporting the charity, the chairman, the veterans and other volunteers in the coming years. Sadly, as we lose our Second World War veterans, it is even more important to ensure the charity is there to support veterans from other conflicts as we move forward. I hope to continue to play a role in the superb work that the charity has done for many years. Long may it continue." ​ Away from history, he is a Ducati owner and a Moto GP fan. FULL LIST OF AMBASSADORS Twitter: @BattlefieldBen

Donations using GoCardless You can donate to the Taxi Charity by using GoCardless. ​ This allows you to choose between recurring donations or one-off donations. MAKE A RECURRING DONATION USING GOCARDLESS FIND OUT MORE MAKE A ONE-OFF DONATION USING GOCARDLESS FIND OUT MORE

BACK TO THE BEACHES 2017 In June 2017, volunteer London cab drivers took 250 veterans back to the Normandy beaches in 90 taxis. Official press release Itinerary Official photos Media coverage You can read any news relating to this trip in the news feed below or follow the action as it happened on Twitter using #backtothebeaches .

Health & Safety Officer Peter Carey Born: Isleworth, 1962 Early Years: Grew up in Hanworth, Middlesex Military Career: 3 years 10 Para, White City Working Life: In and around Heathrow Airport, mainly driving positions Taxi Career: London Taxi Driver since 2000 Charity Work: Volunteered with the Taxi Charity since 2013, committee member since 2018 FULL LIST OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

YPRES TRIP 2016 In May 2016, 64 London taxis transported 98 veterans plus volunteers and paramedics to the town of Ypres. The highlight of the trip was a service at the Menin Gate memorial where the last post is played every evening at 8pm. The WWII war heroes also visited the Passchendaele Museum, commemorating the bloody Battle of Passchendaele (31 July - 6 November, 1917) and the In Flanders Fields Museum situated in the historic Cloth Hall. Photos Galleries Itinerary Click for larger version

Frans Ammerlaan MBE Taxi Charity Ambassador Frans Ammerlaan MBE has been working with the Taxi Charity as our Dutch advisor since 2010, becoming an ambassador for the charity in April 2023. ​ Frans lives on the edge of Arnhem South, near the village of Elst, about ten minutes on a bicycle to the John Frost bridge. Frans has a great interest in Operation Market Garden and feels that being involved in the commemorations is a wonderful job. He is delighted that his son now assists him with the Market Garden Foundation . He has been helping with the organisation of our trips to the Netherlands since 2012. Without his help, the trips for Dutch Liberation commemorations in May, and Wandeltocht and Operation Market Garden in September would not be so successful. ​ In 2024, Frans was awarded an Honorary MBE by King Charles for services to commemorations and to British World War II veterans. Frans has created great friendships with the veterans. We love this picture of him with Operation Market Garden veteran, Geoff Roberts. VIEW ALL AMBASSADORS

Contact Us GENERAL ENQUIRIES ​ For all general enquiries, please contact us on info@taxicharity.org or use the contact form provided. We will get back to you asap. ​ ​ MEDIA ENQUIRIES ​ Christina Bowden 07984 433614 christina@bowdenpr.co.uk ​ ​ VETERAN ENQUIRIES ​ Dick Goodwin 07941 772264 dickgoodwin@taxicharity.org I want to subscribe to the newsletter. SEND Thank you for contacting us. We will get back to you as quiickly as possible. FOLLOW US CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ​ Please send all correspondence to: ​ Dick Goodwin Honorary Secretary Taxi Charity For Military Veterans 13 Musley Hill Ware Herts SG12 7NA

Donations There are several different ways you can donate to the Taxi Charity - see below. ​ Please note: The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans is registered for GiftAid. This means that if you are a UK tax payer, we can claim back the basic rate of tax that you have already paid on any size of donation, thereby increasing it by 25%! Click here to buy a limited edition D-Day 80 badge or sticker . DONATE VIA JUSTGIVING DONATE NOW DONATE VIA NATIONAL FUNDING SCHEME DONATE NOW DONATE BY DEED OF COVENANT PRINT FORM DONATE VIA GOCARDLESS (RECURRING OR ONE-OFF) DONATE NOW DONATE BY CHEQUE PRINT FORM DONATE BY LEGACY GIVING (IN YOUR WILL) CONTACT US DONATE VIA PAYPAL DONATE NOW DONATE BY STANDING ORDER PRINT FORM

Privacy Policy INTRODUCTION ​ The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans (TCMV) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. The TCMV promises to safely process and store your personal data. This document explains in detail the type of personal data we may collect about you when you interact with us and also how we store and handle the data, and keep it safe. We strive to ensure that our paperwork and forms are clear about how we will use the data we collect. This privacy policy explains how the TCMV processes your personal information (data). In this notice, “processes” means collects, stores, shares, and otherwise uses for lawful purposes. "We" and "our" means the TCMV and it covers all the instances where we might process personal information of supporters, beneficiaries and other relevant parties of the TCMV. The TCMV is the Data Controller. This notice was last updated in August 2019 to reflect the new data protection legislation called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). GDPR refers to a number of key definitions which can be viewed here: ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/key-definitions/ The TCMV may change this notice from time to time and any such changes will be published on our website. Notwithstanding any change to this notice, we will continue to process your personal data in accordance with your rights and our obligations in law. PRIVACY POLICY This Privacy Policy applies to information we, the TCMV, collect about individuals who interact with our organisation. It explains what personal information we collect and how we use it. If you have any comments or questions about this notice, feel free to contact us at info@taxicharity.org . 1) Personal Data that we process ​ The following table explains the types of data we collect and the legal basis, under current data protection legislation, on which this data is processed. Organisations are permitted to process data if they have a legal basis for doing so. 2) How we use your data ​ We will only use your data in a manner that is appropriate considering the basis on which that data was collected, as set out in the table above. ​ For example, we may use your personal information to: ​ Reply to enquiries you send to us Handle donations or other transactions that you initiate Where you have specifically agreed to this, send you marketing communications by email relating to our work which we think may be of interest to you. 3) When we share your data ​ We will only pass your data to third parties in the following circumstances: ​ You have provided your explicit consent for us to pass data to a named third party We are using a third party purely for the purposes of processing data on our behalf and we have in place a data processing agreement with that third party that fulfils our legal obligations in relation to the use of third party data processors, or we are required by law to share your data We may also share your data with law enforcement agencies, regulators, courts, public authorities or emergency services when required to do so In addition, we will only pass data to third parties outside of the EU where appropriate safeguards are in place as defined by Article 46 of the General Data Protection Regulation. ​ 4) How long we keep your data ​ We take the principles of data minimisation and removal seriously and have internal policies in place to ensure that we only ever ask for the minimum amount of data for the associated purpose and delete that data promptly once it is no longer required. ​ Where data is collected on the basis of consent, we will seek renewal of consent at least every three years. ​ 5) Rights you have over your data ​ Under GDPR you have a right to know what personal information we hold about you. You have a range of rights over your data, which include the following: Where data processing is based on consent, you may revoke this consent at any time and we will make it as easy as possible for you to do this (for example by putting “unsubscribe” links at the bottom of all our marketing emails) You have the right to ask for rectification and/ or deletion of your information You have the right of access to your information You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner if you feel your rights have been infringed Please note that relying on some of these rights, such as the right of deleting your data, will make it impossible for us to continue to deliver some services to you. However, where possible we will always try to allow the maximum access to your rights while continuing to deliver as many services to you as possible. ​ If you wish to access any information we hold on you or access the rights listed above, or any other legal rights you have over your data under current legislation, please get in touch with us. You can request a Subject Access Request Form and after completing it, return it by post or email. Once we confirm your identity, we will endeavour to respond to your enquiry within 30 days to uphold your "Right to Access". ​ Should you wish to withdraw consent to the TCMV processing your personal data please request a Data Subject Withdrawal of Consent Form from us. ​ 6) Cookies and usage tracking ​ A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that is downloaded on to your computer when you visit a website. Cookies are used by many websites and can do a number of things, eg remembering your preferences, and counting the number of people looking at this website. Our website is built using a platform called Wix. You can view information about the specific cookies placed on Wix sites here: support.wix.com/en/article/cookies-and-your-wix-site . Where cookies are used to collect personal data, we list these purposes in Section 1 above, along with other personal data that we collect. However, we also use some cookies that do not collect personal information that do help us to collect anonymous information about how people use our website. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information about website usage by means of cookies, which are stored on users’ computers. The information collected by Google Analytics about usage of our website is not personally identifiable. The data is collected anonymously, stored by Google and used by us to create reports about website usage. Google’s privacy policy is available at: policies.google.com/privacy 7) How to contact us ​ You can contact our Data Controller as follows: ​ By email to: info@taxicharity.org ​ By post to: ​ The Data Controller Taxi Charity for Military Veterans 13 Musley Hill Ware Herts SG12 7NA ​ A full summary of your legal rights over your data can be found on the data protection regulator, The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website: ico.org.uk 8) Modifications ​ We may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time and will publish the most current version on our website. If a modification meaningfully reduces your rights, we will notify people whose personal data we hold and who are affected.

Chairman Colin Mills Colin was born in North Middlesex Hospital in Edmonton and celebrated his 60th birthday in 2023. He married Lucy in May 1989 and has two amazing daughters, Chelsea and Beth. Colin received his badge in March 1995 and started volunteering for us in 2019. He was appointed Chairman in May 2024. In that time, he has been on trips to Normandy and the Netherlands, and to events across the southeast. To celebrate his 60th birthday, Colin and his two brothers walked Hadrian’s Wall in May 2023 and raised £2,400 for the Taxi Charity. ​ Colin's hobbies are swimming, cycling, yoga, theatre and gardening. FULL LIST OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Introduction The Taxi Charity For Military Veterans (formerly known as the London Taxi Benevolent Association For War Disabled) was formed in Fulham in 1948. Its object then was to help WWII veterans, in their homes and hospitals, throughout London and the home counties, by providing entertainment, outings and much needed specialised equipment. Our aim now is simple: to work for the benefit, comfort and enjoyment of military veterans from all conflicts, to the best of our ability. For our annual Worthing outing , we collect veterans from all over London, including the Royal Hospital Chelsea and other veterans' homes, as well as those who live in their own homes. In order to fund these outings, we seek donations from the general public and organisations, and we rely on volunteer London licensed taxi drivers to provide their taxis and time for free. Over the past years, we have been fortunate enough, to be honoured with many guests, including HRH Princess Alexandra, HRH Prince Philip, HRH Duchess of Kent, Sir Douglas Bader, Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC and many celebrities of TV, sport and theatre. And we are proud to say that those aims that were started back in 1948 are still alive to this present day and will continue as long as people within the taxi trade are willing to give their time and energy to help those who have given so much for their country. We would like to thank all the people, who, over the years, have given generously to this worthy cause, and all the volunteer taxi drivers. without who the charity would not be able to operate.

Press Room For all press enquiries, please contact Christina Bowden on 07984 433614 or christina@bowdenpr.co.uk . 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... 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... Nov 13, 2022 Second World War veteran from Whitstable, recalls the horrors of battle, Kent Online A 99-year-old war veteran has vividly recalled the moment he had to shoot dead a young German soldier, describing it as a horror which... Nov 12, 2022 Ray Whitwell: 'I was lucky, I got missed all the time', BBC Raymond Whitwell, from Malton in North Yorkshire, was born in 1919 and conscripted into the Royal Army Service Corps in late 1939. He was... Nov 3, 2022 The Taxi Charity is celebrating its 75th anniversary, TAXI 2023 will be the 75th anniversary of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, a remarkable milestone for a small, niche charity run and... Nov 1, 2022 Respects paid to WWII veteran Danny McCrudden who has died aged 98, Charity Today WWII veteran Danny McCrudden, 98, who served with the Royal Navy’s Pacific Fleet on the Destroyer HMS Queenborough died on 22 October... Oct 20, 2022 El Alamein: 103-year-old veteran reflects on decisive WWII battle, ITV News Geraint Vincent from ITV News interviews Ray Whitwell on the 80th anniversary of the decisive El-Alamein victory... Click here to watch... Oct 17, 2022 Cab drivers support the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association, TAXI Volunteer London cab drivers from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans were delighted to offer support to the Victoria Cross and George... Oct 6, 2022 Taxi Charity features in October issue of OnRoute magazine The Taxi Charity was delighted to feature in not one, but two stories in the October issue of OnRoute, the magazine for London's taxi and... 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... Aug 22, 2022 Chairman, Ian Parsons, discusses all things Taxi Charity before stepping down this autumn, TAXI TAXI caught up with London cab driver, Ian Parsons, to reflect on his memorable time as Taxi Charity chairman. So, Ian, when did you... Aug 8, 2022 Taxi Charity volunteers take on ‘Market Garden Challenge’, TAXI London cab driver, Seb Philp, and Taxi Charity volunteer, Chris Willmott, talk about their fundraising challenge. Great to talk to you... Jul 25, 2022 Veterans enjoy road trip to Worthing, TAXI Taxi sat down with London cab driver, Paul Cook, who recently decided to find out what Taxi Charity for Military Veterans was all about.... Jun 15, 2022 The Taxi Charity goes Dutch, OnRoute Magazine After a pause of two years, the Taxi Charity was finally able to revisit the Netherlands this March and May to plan for, and then take... Jun 13, 2022 Happy 100th birthday, Alec! TAXI TAXI talks with London cab driver, Pat Granger, about WWII veteran Alec Hall who celebrates his 100th birthday this month... Hi Pat, how... May 27, 2022 Anne's helping hand made me a Chelsea Pensioner, Local Hero, Chat Magazine We were delighted to see Taxi Charity volunteer, Anne Parsons, feature in the Local Hero section of Chat magazine, as nominated by WWII... May 18, 2022 Dick Goodwin interviewed by Sam Harris from CVFM Taxi Charity vice president, Dick Goodwin, was recently interviewed by Sam Harris from CVFM Radio. Dick and Sam talk about the charity's... May 16, 2022 TAXI interviews volunteer cabbies As the cabbies and veterans assembled at Harwich on 2 May for their ferry crossing to the Hook of Holland, Taxi interviewed some of the... May 13, 2022 WWII Wren attends Liberation Day services in the Netherlands A WWII veteran was a guest of honour at services in the Netherlands, marking the country’s freedom from Nazi rule. Connie visited the... May 2, 2022 WWII veteran Connie Bateman finds a new home, TAXI Connie, who was a Combined Ops WREN, moves to Royal Star & Garter. The Taxi Charity has been supporting veterans and their loved ones... Apr 29, 2022 Marie Scott: Celebration of a WWII member, The Wren We were delighted to read this wonderful article in The Wren magazine about WWII veteran and member of the Taxi Charity family, Marie... Apr 27, 2022 WWII veteran may miss liberation event over passport delays, Evening Standard A 97-year-old Second World War hero caught up in the passport crisis fears he will be forced to miss an “important” trip to Holland to... Apr 19, 2022 WWII veteran paints famous care home cat, TAXI WWII veteran, Bill Gladden, who is 98-years-old, lives in Suffolk and recently joined the Taxi Charity on a visit to the Netherlands. On... 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 8, 2022 Veterans on the move, TAXI At last, after a two-year break, the Taxi Charity can take veterans to the continent once again... TAXI spoke to Dick Goodwin, Vice... Mar 1, 2022 Veterans impressed by the 'new' Airborne Museum, renkum.nieuws.nl The veterans escorted to Arnhem for a planning trip with the Taxi Charity appeared in the Dutch press... Translation Text from Dutch... Feb 22, 2022 Cab driver trains as Army Reservist TAXI talks to London cab driver and Taxi Charity volunteer, Seb Philp. Last time we spoke, you told us about completing the Three Peaks... Feb 8, 2022 WWII veteran Roy Maxwell celebrates his 100th birthday, TAXI In June 1944, as part of the 1st Special Service Brigade, No. 4 Commando landed on Sword Beach thirty minutes before the rest of the... Jan 28, 2022 New year, new home for WWII veteran TAXI caught up with 96-year-old veteran, Harry Rawlins, and volunteer, Anne Parsons, who have become great friends. Anne was instrumental... Dec 14, 2021 Millwall FC host Taxi Charity Christmas celebration, TAXI On Thursday 2 December, veterans, cab drivers, volunteers, supporters and invited guests joined together at Millwall FC for the Taxi... Nov 30, 2021 London’s Finest, TAXI TAXI talks with Poppy Cabs coordinator and London cab driver, Mike Hughes It’s the day after Remembrance Sunday and Mike is deservedly... Nov 16, 2021 Reaching out to veterans young and old, TAXI TAXI talks to Frances Wyhowska, Vice President, Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, about her role, cabbies, and the current focus of the... Nov 9, 2021 Poppy Cabs taxi drivers to fall silent as nation pauses to remember on 14 November On 14 November, when the capital falls silent at 11:00am, hundreds of London’s black cab drivers who volunteer their time to drive...

Our Sponsors Our sponsors range from sole traders and small companies to national charities and major corporations. We thank each and every one of them for their support. Our Key Supporters Special Thanks For supporting our annual veterans outing to Worthing Sponsor News Taxi Charity receives £10,000 donation from the Wates Foundation Morson donates to the Taxi Charity D-Day veterans trip for Armed Forces Day 2023 Taxi Charity receives £18,000 funding from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Taxi Charity receives £15,000 grant from the Veterans' Foundation Roll of Honour: Taxi Charity 75th anniversary fundraising campaign donors A big thank you to Ubiquitous for our new livery "The HCF is delighted to be linked to the Taxi Charity" - Lt Col Giles Stibbe Taxi Charity thanks RNRMC for funding veterans trips to Portsmouth Photos from our recent visit to Hyde Park Barracks Ubiquitous Taxis to undertake fundraising skydive for Taxi Charity Taxi Charity takes veterans to the Netherlands, The Cab Driver World War Two veterans visit Berlin, The Cab Driver

Support Team In addition to the committee , taxi drivers and collectors , the Taxi Charity is lucky to be assisted by a number of additional support staff. These people work away behind the scenes and give so generously of their time. Our volunteer support staff includes: Susy Goodwin, Graphic Designer & Administrator Karen Hawes (FCCA), Accountant & GiftAid Administrator Steve Rouse, First Aider ​Theresa Rouse, Nurse Mylton Burden - Paramedic Abbie Kennedy - Paramedic Our paid team members are: ​ Christina Bowden , PR Jennie Flory , Fundraising Consultant Liz Hawkins , Online Support ​ If you would like to volunteer at the Taxi Charity in any capacity, please contact us . We would also like to thank all the staff at Millwall Football Club for their continued support with our collections and ongoing use of their facilities. Also the Royal Hospital Chelsea for their kind support in providing us with meeting room facilities. ​ And the LTDA for their continued support.

Volunteer Taxi Drivers The Taxi Charity For Military Veterans would not be able to function without the involvement of the licensed London taxi drivers who give their time, and cabs, so generously. If you are a licenced London taxi driver and would like to volunteer for us, please download our application form and send it to: Taxi Charity For Military Veterans 13 Musley Hill Ware Herts SG12 7NA If you would like to find out more about the Taxi Charity, please contact us . A big thank you to all our volunteer London taxi drivers (and not forgetting our drivers from Birmingham). DOWNLOAD FORM

Kaye Thorpe Taxi Charity Ambassador Kaye Thorpe has been part of the Taxi Charity for many years, attending trips to Normandy and the Netherlands with her Uncle, D-Day veteran Bill Gladden , who is greatly missed by everyone at the charity. Kaye was asked to become an ambassador in October 2024 and says: “I will always remember the joy on my Uncle Bill’s face whenever we went on Taxi Charity trips; the amount of love and respect all the people associated with the charity showed to him and the other veterans was overwhelming. The trips are full of precious moments, but those that really stand out and made me so very proud, were seeing Uncle Bill representing D-Day veterans by sharing readings and poems at the Pegasus Museum service of remembrance in Normandy; being with him for the unveiling of the Glider Pilot Memorial in June 2023; and when, in the middle of Oosterbeek Cemetery in the Netherlands he sang ‘We’ll Meet Again’. My own proudest moment was when I laid a wreath on Uncle Bill’s behalf at Ranville Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery on the 80th anniversary of D-Day in 2024. I was so shocked and surprised, but very honoured to have been asked to be an ambassador. I will do whatever I can to help and support our dear veterans to continue to go on these wonderful trips which brings them so much joy. This charity does such an amazing job and I feel so proud to be a part of it.” VIEW ALL AMBASSADORS