London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children

Our charity was born in 1928! We have history dating back 97 years. We run annual outings for special needs and disadvantaged children.

We also provide funding for appeals in assisting children in need of help.

Our committee is voluntary and all donations go straight to the good work that we perform.

News & Updates

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  • Hatton Special School Sensory Room

    Hatton Special School Sensory Room

    In August 2024, the charity was contacted by Hatton Special School in Woodford Green Essex asking if we could help them with a new sensory room for the children. We knew the benefit of such a room from dealings with previous schools and so decided to take a look and see if we could help.…

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  • Farewell Simeos “Sim” Yiannikaris

    Farewell Simeos “Sim” Yiannikaris

    It is with great sadness that we have to inform that our fellow member and past Chairman of the charity Simeos “Sim” Yiannikaris passed away earlier this week. Sim has been with the charity for over 30 years, as volunteer driver in 1994 then joining the committee the following year. During his time with us…

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  • LTCFC purchases Communication Boards for Mount Stewart School

    LTCFC purchases Communication Boards for Mount Stewart School

    In early June this year, the charity received an appeal from Mount Stewart School in Kenton for help with playground equipment for the children in the special needs unit. They desperately needed some pictorial communication boards to be installed around the playground. When we went to visit the school, the Head Teacher explained that these…

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About Us

We are well known for our outings to the seaside when convoys of London taxis decked in balloons and banners take excited children and their helpers for a fun day out. We also organise and hold exciting events for children including trips to the theatre and christmas parties.

Yet our work is so much more. We deal with many appeals to help children. Our volunteers fundraise through donations, sponsorship, support and social events including dinner dances, raffles and film premieres which allows us to continue our important work in assisting children in need of help.

Throughout our 90 year history we have assisted with many appeals providing essential funding for the purchase of recreational, technology and mobility equipment for children, schools and hospices and we rely on your generosity to do it.

We are honoured and privileged to have Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall as our Patron.

Notes of Thanks

A wonderful charity providing incredible support to kids who deserve better!

| Anonymous

A great cause which is made extra special by the kindness is our London cab drivers.

| Sharon Kelly

Such a worthwhile charity making a beautiful difference in the world. My partner is involved and the care and love given by these drivers is wonderful.

| Surb Mckenzie

Great cause and very proud to support.

| Derwent Jaconelli

As a working London cabbie myself I understand just what the organisers and drivers are giving up to make this happen, and I can’t think of a more worthwhile cause than looking after our young sick, disadvantaged kids and their families. A great big well done to everyone involved 👏👏👏👏❤️

| Danny Caton

Keep doing what you’re doing because it DOES make a difference ❤️💙

| John Harris

Our History

Our humble beginnings can be traced back to 1928. That first taxi outing became the start of a custom, which has since become a famous sight to behold in London each year.

We are proud that our evolution has been built on the dedication of the volunteer committee, the volunteering of the hundreds of London taxi drivers who drive at our outings and events and the kindness of your donations and support.

Effective management of donations, no salaries taken, no dividends paid ensures that your donations are maximised and your kindhearted generosity ensures our continued success.

If you would like to know more about our history, take a look at our timeline and see just how many children’s lives we have helped improve.

Our Supporters

We thank you everyone especially our supporters for your
donations and support to date.

Get Involved

Since 1928, the London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children has taken thousands of disadvantaged children on day trips to many different destinations and our funds have helped improve many children’s lives.

We thank everyone who has helped us along the way. There are amazing people and organisations who have helped us to raise funds and spread the word of the fantastic work we do.

We simply could not do this without your help and generosity and for that we are eternally grateful. Please do not stop.

Donations are the lifeblood of our charity and there are many different ways you can get involved and support us. Please help us make children’s lives better.

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