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December 6, 2018 / June 8, 2025 by admin
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 […]
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December 20, 2016 / June 8, 2025 by admin
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 […]
November 2, 2016 / June 8, 2025 by admin
It is my privilege to present the Treasurer’s Report for the London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children for the year ending 31st October 2016. 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. The trustees continue to carry […]
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May 18, 2016 / June 8, 2025 by admin
On Tuesday 17th May 2016, 100 taxi drivers gave up a day’s work to drive 200 ‘special needs’ children on the London Taxidrivers’ Charity for Children’s famous Woburn Taxi Safari. The excited children were collected from three different schools in North West London, Woodfield, JCOSS and Northway, and were treated to a wonderful fun packed day […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 26, 2010 / June 8, 2025 by admin
On Tuesday 25th May 2010 the LTFUC took 280 ‘special needs’ and disadvantaged children on an outing to Woburn Safari Park and I must start by extending the Committee’s grateful thanks to all the wonderful drivers, and their helpers, who enabled the children to experience a brilliant day they will cherish forever. Thankfully the mini […]
December 26, 2009 / June 8, 2025 by admin
Hon. Chairman, David Lessman It is with much sadness that I have to report the passing away of former trustees Tommy Smith and Ivor Smer – the latter serving as Chairman over thirty years ago – and Douglas Sherry MBE, one of the taxi trade’s true benefactors and good friend to the Fund. Sincere thoughts […]
December 20, 2009 / June 8, 2025 by admin
I would like to present my second Treasurer’s Report by thanking my fellow committee members for their support and hard work in raising funds for the charity in a very difficult year. We also thank the many drivers and helpers without whom the outings would not be possible and also our many sponsors We started the […]
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October 25, 2009 / June 8, 2025 by admin
Received 9th October, 2009 from ‘Giving a Child a Break’(Police Summer Camp Project) following our outing to see ‘Hairspray’ To all our brilliant cabbies and helpers – On Saturday 26th September we were lucky enough to be taken on a very special trip by the LTFUC. They kindly took us to see the amazing show […]
