All Posts Donations Events Fundraising Outings Cabbies ‘did’ Meru & Kili too 18th February 2022 / 18th February 2022 by Wendy Bell London Cab Drivers Climb Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro There were two parts to the cabbies ambitious fundraising challenge to raise money for the London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children and an Orphanage in Tanzania. Firstly, London Cab drivers Daren Parr and John Dillane flew to Tanzania with videographer Tim King to climb Mount Meru […] Read more » Charity
All Posts Donations Events Fundraising Outings Farewell Gary Zylberszac 6th January 2022 / 6th January 2022 by Wendy Bell Gary Zylberszac It is with great sadness that I write this article about a very good friend of mine, Gary Zylberszac. I have known and admired Gary for many years. He was a great supporter of the Children’s Charity, always willing to sponsor a cab on our children’s outings. Gary was the former Chairman of […] Read more » Charity
Events Outings Happy New Year 2022 30th December 2021 / 30th December 2021 by Wendy Bell The London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children would like to wish all of our friends, drivers, volunteers, supporters, children, parents and carers good health and happiness for the coming year. We have had to cancel all of our usual outings and events for the past two years due to the Coronavirus pandemic, however we are […] Read more » Charity
All Posts Events Fundraising Daisy & Samson Cohen’s Toy Sale 6th December 2021 / 6th December 2021 by Wendy Bell We would like to thank Daisy & Samson Cohen for raising an amazing £200 for our charity by holding a toy sale at the Rosh Pinah School in Edgware. Daisy, a former pupil and her brother Samson who is currently in year 3 sold their huge collection of toys in the playground and donated all […] Read more »
Donations Events Fundraising Outings Reports The Committee Chairman’s Report 2021 8th November 2021 / 8th November 2021 by Wendy Bell Dear Members, Friends, and Supporters, The Covid pandemic has affected all of us in one way or another, and our charity was no exception. The cancellation of our events, including our annual children’s taxi trip to Southend on Sea and the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the Grosvenor House, was a disappointment to all of […] Read more » Anniversary Appeals Burlington Arcade Charity Children’s Charity Fundraising
Donations Events Fundraising Outings Reports The Committee Treasurer’s Report 2021 8th November 2021 / 9th February 2025 by Wendy Bell 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 […] Read more » Anniversary Appeals Burlington Arcade Charity Children’s Charity Fundraising
All Posts Events Fundraising Max Gillam to climb Mount Snowdon 6th September 2021 / 6th September 2021 by Wendy Bell 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 […] Read more »
All Posts Events Fundraising Presentations Free Now Golf Day 28th July 2021 / 28th July 2021 by Wendy Bell 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 […] Read more »
All Posts Events Fundraising Farewell Duke of Edinburgh 11th April 2021 / 11th April 2021 by Wendy Bell 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 […] Read more »
All Posts Events Fundraising Farewell Gerry Cottle 17th January 2021 / 17th January 2021 by Wendy Bell 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 […] Read more »
