News
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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 […]
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Max Gillam to climb Mount Snowdon
For his 13th birthday and in celebration of his Bar Mitzvah, Max Gillam has decided to climb Mount Snowdon in Wales with his father and a couple of friends, and also mark this special event by raising funds for the LTCFC. Max’s father, grandfather and uncles are all Licensed London Taxi Drivers so our charity […]
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Free Now Golf Day
On July 26th the London Taxi Drivers Charity for Children were the sole beneficiaries of a fabulous charity golf day organised by the Taxi App Company ‘Free Now’, at the glorious Mannings Heath Golf Club in Horsham Sussex. The weather was just brilliant to compliment a wonderful day on the golf course. Our thanks go […]
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LTCFC Mad Hatter’s Hat Competition Winners
Founded in 1928, the London Taxi Drivers Charity for Children has assisted many special needs and vulnerable children. The charity is renowned for the taxi outings taking hundreds of children to the seaside. Also, a firm favourite is the Annual Mad Hatters Party at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London. Unfortunately, due to the covid […]
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Farewell Duke of Edinburgh
On behalf of the London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children, Committee, London Taxi Drivers who support our efforts, together with parents, carers, and the children, we are deeply saddened to hear that Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, has passed and no longer among us. Prince Philip and other Royal Family members continued to be incredible […]
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LTCFC helps to Get Ziyon Rolling
Last summer, the LTCFC were contacted by the parents of a young lad by the name of Ziyon who was born with Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, a disability characterized by frequent spasms which affects the joints and tensing of the leg muscles reducing the overall range of motion. Ziyon’s parents were going to climb Mount Snowdon […]
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LTCFC donates Epilepsy Seizure Alert Watch
In January, the LTCFC received an appeal for help from a mother of a young boy suffering from a very severe form of epilepsy. After having 2 very severe seizures that ended in cardiac arrest, where he stopped breathing for several minutes, the A&E department successfully saved this young boy’s life. His next attack resulted […]
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Farewell Gerry Cottle
Circus owner Gerry Cottle has died aged 75 The LTCFC are sad to hear of the passing of Gerry Cottle this week after contracting coronavirus. In the 1970s at the age of 15, Gerry left his family in Surrey to join the circus after seeing a performance in London’s Earl’s Court. His first show was […]
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Farewell Dame Barbara Windsor
We are so sad to hear the news of the passing of Dame Barbara Windsor It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dame Barbara Windsor, a wonderful person, fabulous actress and firm supporter of our charity. In 2006 Barbara opened a new sensory room that we had donated to the University […]
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A message from HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall has recorded a video message for all the charities of which she is Patron or President, to thank them for their invaluable work during this difficult year and to wish them a Merry Christmas. Please click below to see a wonderful video message from our patron giving thanks and sending […]