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December 19, 2013 / June 8, 2025 by admin
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 […]
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January 21, 2013 / June 8, 2025 by admin
On Sunday 20th January 2013, with all the odds stacked against us in such adverse weather conditions, the LTFUC managed to pull off another brilliant and successful ‘Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’ in the Great Room of the Grosvenor House (a JW Marriott Hotel), giving hundreds of children a fantastic and unforgettable time, whilst also celebrating our 85th anniversary. I must […]
December 19, 2012 / June 8, 2025 by admin
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 […]
January 16, 2012 / June 8, 2025 by admin
Sunday 15th January 2012 saw the Great Room of the Grosvenor House rocking when Diversity, Stavros Flatley, the Cheeky Girls, Bournemouth Carnival Band, The Songtimers, Scoil Rince Ryan Lavelle Irish Dance group, acrobatic duo Crazeehorse, Star Dance Club and new Concept boy band all came together to entertain the 650 ‘special needs’ and disadvantaged children invited to the London Taxidrivers’ Charity for Children’s 40th Mad Hatter’s Tea Party […]
December 20, 2011 / June 8, 2025 by admin
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 […]
December 11, 2011 / June 8, 2025 by admin
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 […]
January 25, 2011 / June 8, 2025 by admin
On Sunday 23rd January 2011 over 600 ‘special needs’ and underprivileged children poured through the doors of the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London, W1 and enjoyed a magical afternoon filled with fun, jollity and laughter. Of course it could only be the London Taxidrivers’ Charity for Children’s annual Mad Hatter’s Tea party taking place again […]
December 22, 2010 / June 8, 2025 by admin
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 […]
February 2, 2010 / June 8, 2025 by admin
‘Diversity’, ITV’s 2009 ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ winners, had 750 children screaming with delight at our annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and current world heavy-weight boxing champion David Haye was there to ensure it was a ‘knock out’. ‘Diversity’ were greeted with squeals of delight from 750 ‘special needs’ and underprivileged children when they made a surprise […]