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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 […]
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Chairman’s Report 2016
It has been a great pleasure these past three years serving the LTFUC as the Honorary Chairman. Working alongside my fellow trustees in these challenging times, I am pleased to say we have managed with the help and generosity of the cab trade, their families and the public to continue our work providing outings, entertainment […]
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Burlington Arcade Fundraising Day
On Friday 16th December another highly successful fund raising day was held at London’s Burlington Arcade, Burlington Gardens, London, 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 deeply grateful […]
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Brayford Club Christmas Party 2016
The Christmas Party was held on Saturday 10th December at the Brayford Club in London’s East End. This annual event is organised by one of our Trustees, Bradley Winfield, with lots of help and encouragement from his wife. The event attracted about 150 people, with the majority being London taxi drivers and their families, who were eager […]