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Farewell Alan ‘Al’ Fresco

Early last week the news came through that our friend and colleague Alan Fresco had sadly passed away. He had been very ill for quite some time, in and out of hospital with a number of serious conditions until finally he could take no more. I visited him in hospital and at his home, and […]

Chairman’s Report 2023

Dear Committee Members, Friends, and Supporters. I would like to start by thanking everyone who has supported the London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children in 2023, namely our benefactors and sponsors, members of the public, our volunteer taxi drivers and our hard- working Committee Members. A special thanks goes out to our volunteer drivers who have come together over the years since the charity’s inception in […]

Treasurer’s Report 2023

I would like to start my first and this 2023 Treasurer’s Report by thanking the Chairman and my fellow Committee Members for their support during my first year as LTCFC Treasurer. I would also like to express my thanks to Gerry Dunn MBE, the charity’s previous Treasurer of 21 years for his ongoing assistance and […]

A Right Royal Week for LTCFC

You will be aware that the then Duchess of Cornwall, now Her Majesty the Queen, has been the Patron of the LTCFC since 2010. Before King Charles III Investiture, I was delighted to have received an invitation to view the Coronation Procession at the grandstand opposite Buckingham Palace on the 6th May 2023, representing the […]

Chairman’s Report 2022

Dear Members, Friends, and Supporters, When Covid affected all of us, including the LTCFC, abandoning all our events was a tremendous disappointment. However, I am delighted to report that 2022 with the continued support of our benefactors, London taxi drivers, and the public, the dedication of the LTCFC Committee, this year has been extremely successful. […]

Treasurer’s Report 2022

I would like to start my 21st annual Treasurers Report by thanking the Chairman and fellow committee members for their support over the past 50 years, 21 of those as Honorary Treasurer, a position I have held with pride. The past year has been difficult in raising funds, but due to careful control of our […]

LTCFC Annual General Meeting

The London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 15th February 2023 at 7:00pm at the Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre, 235a Westferry Road, London E14 3QS. Anyone wishing to attend the meeting should contact our Honorary Secretary Malcolm Shaffron via email on m.shaffron@ltcfc.org.uk

Chairman’s Report 2021

Dear Members, Friends, and Supporters, The Covid pandemic has affected all of us in one way or another, and our charity was no exception. The cancellation of our events, including our annual children’s taxi trip to Southend on Sea and the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the Grosvenor House, was a disappointment to all of […]

Treasurer’s Report 2021

I would like to start my 20th annual Treasurer’s report by thanking all my fellow committee members for their support during what has been a difficult year in fundraising. We are grateful to Daren Parr for raising money for the sponsorship of the Kilimanjaro expedition which unfortunately was delayed and will hopefully start again in […]

Chairman’s Report 2020

Dear members and supporters, At the 2019 LTCFC AGM, I was delighted to hand the stewardship of the charity to a new Chairman. However, unfortunately, during the year due to unforeseen commitments, our friend and colleague retired from the charity. My fellow trustees asked if I would take on the responsibility of chair again until […]

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