It is my privilege to present the Treasurer’s Report for the London Taxidrivers’ Charity for Children for the year ending 31st October, 2015. I am very grateful to the Fund’s Trustees for taking time to provide me with their ongoing support in respect of my role as Hon. Treasurer. Last year’s Treasurer’s Report mentioned two […]
It is my privilege to present the London Taxidrivers’ Charity for Children Report for the year ending October 31st 2014. I am very grateful to the Fund’s trustees for taking time to provide me with their ongoing support in respect of my role as Honorary Treasurer, despite the challenges faced over the past year. I […]
I am proud to serve this charity in its 86th year as its current Honorary Chairman and what a year we have had. For those of you who do not know about the children’s charity, the first ever trip started in 1928 when some of the London taxi drivers, who were themselves once children of […]
The London Taxidrivers’ Charity for Children celebrated 85 glorious years of helping disadvantaged children in 2013. This fund was started by a handful of drivers in the Leicester Square Shelter, now in Russell Square, who decided to give something back and take a few underprivileged children from the Norwood Orphanage to London Zoo. From this […]
Even though the economy seems to be picking up, many charities are suffering, with The London Taxidrivers’ Charity for Children being no exception. However, as a result of the prudent safeguards of the last few years, the Fund has maintained strong reserves to enable continued support for the many disadvantaged children of Greater London. General […]
The past twelve months have continued to be a difficult time not only for the general economy, but for the taxi trade in particular. However, The London Taxidrivers’ Charity for Children, with grateful thanks to the generosity of its many benefactors, has been able to replenish a depleted reserve, and maintain a high profile. The […]
In a year when the double dip recession hit the taxi trade hard, the London Taxidrivers’ Charity for Children has, with our supporters help, gone from strength to strength. The trustees of this Fund work hard and diligently for no financial remuneration, enabling us not only to keep our reputation as being the best, but […]
I am pleased to say that in 2012 the London Taxidrivers’ Charity for Children will be celebrating 84 years of helping disabled and disadvantaged children. The fund is made up of a group of trustees, eleven men and two women, and it gives me pride and pleasure to say that following the footsteps of many […]
As predicted, the past twelve months have proved to be no easy time for all Charities, but the LTFUC has survived and will continue to survive, thanks to the generosity of its many benefactors. Generated income was less than 50% of the previous year and, although the total expenditure was also considerably less, reserves have […]
As the current financial year draws to a close, I once again have the task of writing my report and it is with immense pride I extend a warm welcome to Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, who has agreed to become Patron of the Fund. From a personal point of view, this year is […]