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Fundraiser at Burlington Arcade

We held another successful fundraiser at Burlington Arcade on Friday 21 December 2018 to raise funds for our Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. On the day we raised £2,130 which is a fantastic achievement. Committee members Sim, Malcolm, Steve and Colin having fun The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, which takes in January 2019 and has been held […]

Bill Tyzack and the LTCFC

The USA-based TLPA described Bill Tyzack BEM as one of the world’s finest ambassadors of the taxi industry! This is his story… Up until his death on 27th April 2017, Bill Tyzack’s name was synonymous with the London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children and until that sad day, Bill was still the Charity’s Honorary Lifetime […]

We have a new brand identity

We have a new brand identity! As of Monday 3 September 2018, we will be known as the London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children (LTCFC). In our 90th year, it was felt that our identity needed to be updated to be more reflective of the taxi charity and the work that we do to help […]

Cabmen’s Shelter raises £3,100

On Friday 29th June, the LTFUC committee members made their way up to Russell Square for the fundraising day which was being held by Katie Simmonds who has run the cabmen’s shelter there for the last four years. Cabmen’s shelter open for business All food and drink on the day could only be purchased by donation […]

Southend-on-Sea 2018

On the morning of Thursday 12 July 2018, the London Taxi Drivers’ Fund for Underprivileged Children’s (LTFUC) committee members welcomed volunteer London taxi drivers and over 250 very excited children to Sainsbury’s (Low Hall), Chingford for the legendary annual LTFUC outing to Southend-on-Sea. An extra special trip as the charity celebrates its 90th year. Our […]

90th Year Celebrations

On Saturday 23rd June 2018, we celebrated a landmark event with over 250 guests at our 90th Anniversary Dinner & Dance. The evening began with a welcome speech from Michael Son BEM, the Honorary Chairman of the charity who offered his sincere thanks to everyone who was in attendance on the night for their support […]

Cabmen’s Shelter Charity Day

On Friday 29th June, The Russell Square Cabmen’s Shelter will be holding a Charity Day to help raise money for our charity, which was founded in 1928 in this actual Cabmen’s Shelter when it was located in Leicester Square, before being moved to Russell Square some decades ago! All food and drinks served on Friday […]

4 Peaks Challenge Fundraiser

On 30th June 2018 a team of Knowledge of London Examiners and selected TfL Taxi and Private Hire staff will head to South Wales to the Brecon Beacons National Park to undertake the 4 peaks challenge. The challenge will see the team ascend 4 of the highest peaks in South Wales with one of them […]

90th Anniversary Dinner & Dance

The London Taxi Drivers’ Fund for Underprivileged Children would be delighted if you could join us to celebrate our 90th Anniversary Dinner & Dance on Saturday 23rd June at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DA. On the night you will be able to enjoy a 5 course meal including a 1/3 bottle […]

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 2018

Maureen Lipman, Linda Robson,Vicky Michelle, Bonnie Langford, Joe Swash, Honey G, Lydia Lucy and Jess Folley all gave up their time to join our Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on Sunday 14th January for 700 very deserving children at the Grosvenor House and what a great 90th anniversary celebration it turned out to be. Sincere thanks […]

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