News
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Treasurer’s Report 2017
With the help of many donors and sponsors and the generosity of the general public, the Fund has maintained reserves to enable us to continue our support for many disadvantaged children, for which we are deeply grateful. By keeping up the reserves we were able to take 300 very deserving children out on a fantastic […]
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Chairman’s Report 2017
Having been elected as Chairman in November 2016, I appreciate the immense responsibility which has been entrusted upon me for the future of the LTFUC, especially during these uncertain times. I am grateful for their confidence and support and I am so fortunate and privileged to work with such passionate and dedicated committee members who […]
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Fundraising at Sainsbury’s
On Saturday 16th December, at Sainsbury’s (Low Hall), Chingford, E4, another highly successful fund raising day took place, with the star attraction being our now famous Reindeer Taxi. Grateful thanks once again go to the management and staff at Sainsbury’s (Low Hall) and to all the generous donors. Our now famous Reindeer Taxi
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Southend-on-Sea Outing 2017
If you spotted some Stormtroopers (UK Garrison), Mickey and Minnie Mouse (Mingo’s Mascots), some Furry Tail Folk, Clown Jolly Jack and some Animal Fu characters whilst shopping in Sainsbury’s (Low Hall), Chingford, on the morning of Wednesday 12th July 2017 you were not hallucinating, they were there to greet 300 very deserving children being taken […]
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Fundraising at Burlington Arcade
On Friday 15th December 2017 another highly successful fund raising day was held at London’s Burlington Arcade, Burlington Gardens, W1, where we were joined by our now famous Reindeer Taxi which attracted a lot of passing shoppers and tourists. We give grateful thanks to Doug Cheshire for bringing along his vintage taxi and are also […]
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LTFUC and Norwood Charity
The London Taxi Drivers’ Fund for Underprivileged Children and children’s charity ‘Norwood’ have revived a historic relationship that goes back almost 90 years. Taxi driver Mick Cohen, who was housed at the orphanage in Norwood as a child, first had the idea to raise money for the Norwood orphanage in 1928 and recruited 12 black […]
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Sainsbury’s – Waltham Cross Donation
On Saturday 19th August 2017 two of the Fund’s Committee members, Steve Bell and Sim Yiannikaris went along to Sainsbury’s (Waltham Cross) and were very pleased to receive a cheque for £1,112.29 from them. They had very kindly made us their ‘Charity of the Year’ and these funds had been raised by them throughout the […]
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Step by Step Appeal
Step by Step are proud to be the grateful recipients of a new jumping castle, kindly granted by the London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children. The jumping castle provides their children with a safe space to let off steam, have fun and enjoy activities that regular children enjoy. LTFUC committee member Gerry Dunn MBE went […]
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Bill Tyzack, BEM
It is with deep regret that we have to announce the sad passing of our Hon. Life President and dear friend, Bill Tyzack, BEM, on Thursday 27th April, 2017. The Hon. Chairman and Committee of the London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children send our sincere condolences to his wife Grace, daughter Belinda and all his […]
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Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 2017
On Sunday 22nd January 2017 we once again held our legendary annual Christmas ‘Mad Hatter’s’ Tea Party in the Great Room of the Grosvenor House (a JW Marriott hotel), where we were hosts to 650 – 700 ‘special needs’ and disadvantaged children. This 45th party marks the start of the fund’s 89th anniversary year, a year in which the committee […]