## **TAXI CHARITY FOR MILITARY VETERANS** 

## _**London’s Taxi Drivers suppor�ng veterans of all conflicts since 1948**_ 

www.taxicharity.org Registered charity number: 264678 

## **TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND ACCOUNTS** 

**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30th September 2022** 

|**CONTENTS**|**PAGE**|
|---|---|
|REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS|1|
|TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT|2 - 7|
|STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES|8|
|BALANCE SHEET|9|
|NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS|10 - 26|
|INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT|27 - 28|





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## **THE TAXI CHARITY FOR MILITARY VETERANS REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** 

Charity registra3on number 264678 Registered address 88 Grasvenor Avenue Barnet Her6ordshire EN5 2BD Independent examiner Mr Philip Gambrill FCCA, PG Lemon LLP 134 High Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5LB Solicitor Wilsons Solicitors LLP 4 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3AA Bankers HSBC UK The Peak, 333 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London, SW1V 1EJ 

All TCMV commi@ee members are trustees. The trustees in office in the period were as follows: 

Ian Parsons (Chairman) Paul Davis (Secretary) Sebas3an Philp (Treasurer) Dennis Hayes (Vice Chairman) (Re3red 26 Sept 2022) Eddie Hillery (Life President) Dick Goodwin (Vice President) Frances Wyhowska (Vice President) Terry Ward Graham Pike (Re3red 31 Dec 2021) Brian Heffernan Peter Carey Simon Hawes (elected 14 March 2022 AGM) Bob Crane (elected 14 March 2022 AGM) Ian Parsons re3red as Chairman 3 Sept 2022 and remains a trustee. Brian Heffernan appointed Chairman 4 Sept 2022. Patrons Vice-Admiral Sir Adrian Johns KCB, CBE, KStJ, DL Lady Johns Joanna Lumley, OBE, FRGS Ambassador Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich, OBE, KStJ VR, D 



## **THE TAXI CHARITY FOR MILITARY VETERANS TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT** 

The Trustees present their report together with the financial statements (“accounts”) for the year ended 30 September 2022. 

## **Objec#ves and Ac#vi#es** 

The objects of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans are: 

To organise ou3ngs, entertainment, transport and other support for former servicemen and women who are disabled, elderly, infirm, impoverished or otherwise in need of charitable assistance; and 

To assist in the treatment and care of former servicemen and women who are disabled, elderly, infirm, impoverished or otherwise in need of charitable assistance by making grants of money for providing or paying for items, services or facili3es. 

## **Structure, Governance & Management** 

## **Governing document** 

The TCMV is an unincorporated registered charity, controlled by its governing document. The trustees are appointed by elec3on to the Board of Trustees at the Annual General Mee3ng. 

## **Public Benefit** 

## **How our ac#vi#es deliver public benefit** 

The TCMV’s main objects are described above. To achieve these, the Charity organises social events which the public, serving personnel and veterans alike can take part in. The Charity organises day trips in the UK and longer trips overseas to a@end acts of commemora3on, all of which give civilians an opportunity to spend 3me with forces’ veterans whilst providing the veterans with camaraderie and s3mula3on. 

During our visit to Normandy in June, we conducted Q & A events with pupils from St. Louis College, Cabourg, providing opportuni3es to meet veterans in an educa3onal and social seMng. 

Before the pandemic our veterans fundraised for us on a regular basis collec3ng at London sta3ons and football stadiums. This confers a feeling of pride by giving back to the charity along with a sense of belonging and purpose and brings them into contact with the public. We plan to re-start these collec3ons on a smaller scale in the near future. 

We also enable a lifeline linking veterans with our volunteer drivers, many of whom forge friendships. This is invaluable to those who are isolated and lonely. Looking aNer the interests of older veterans affords a form of social care, whilst giving reassurance to local communi3es, as well as support to carers and veteran families. 

We have formed strong links with chari3es such as Waterloo Uncovered focusing on those who have physical and mental injuries. Such events offer opportuni3es to socialise with civilians and in doing so, help re-establish self-confidence. 



## **Risk Management** 

The trustees have a duty to iden3fy and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. 

## **Financial Review** 

The results for the separately designated funds, both restricted and unrestricted, are summarised on the Statement of Financial Ac3vi3es. 

## **Fundraising** 

We receive funds from the following sources: 

- Grants from Military Chari3es and other organisa3ons that support Armed Forces 

- Dona3ons from companies, individuals and organisa3ons 

- Various fundraising events 

- Collec3ons 

## **Reserves Policy** 

Based upon the TCMV’s projected annual running costs, £45,000 will be held in reserve and the Commi@ee will review the Charity’s reserves annually, or sooner if warranted. Policy adopted on 16 November 2021 

## **ANNUAL REPORT ON ACTIVITIES** 

## **INTRODUCTION** 

Throughout our 74-year history, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans has relied on London’s iconic “Black Cab” drivers to transport veterans free of charge to and from events organised by the charity. 

We are fortunate to have a dedicated group of over 120 licensed London taxi drivers who we can call on to drive veterans in and around London, the Home Coun3es, to the seaside and to the ba@lefields of Europe to a@end commemora3ve events. 

We are, and always have been, wholly dependent on their spirited generosity, and in numerous cases a strong friendship develops between driver and veteran. 

It is far easier and more comfortable for veterans to travel in a safe, purpose-built London taxi than other modes of transport. Wheelchairs and walking aids are easily accommodated. Taxis are personal and the veterans rapidly build a rela3onship with their drivers who in some cases take on the role of carer during a trip and remain in contact with the veteran con3nuing the rela3onship outside the auspices of the charity. Under their own voli3on drivers some3mes arrange small ou3ngs and other services for veterans, such as help with shopping or hospital visits and other medical appointments. 

## **CHARITY TODAY AWARD** 

The TCMV was proud to receive the James E Smith Special Recogni3on Award 2021 (Charity Today Awards) 



## **OVERVIEW** 

With the Covid pandemic behind us, we were able to resume events, both large and small, for the coming year. These included visits to the Netherlands and Normandy and organising our annual summer ou3ng to Worthing and Veterans Christmas Lunch at Millwall FC. 

## **COMMUNICATIONS** 

We con3nued pos3ng our own specially designed commemora3ve and gree3ng cards on a regular basis throughout the year to veterans across the UK. In addi3on, we received over 500 messages of goodwill and Christmas cards from overseas individuals which we redistributed to veterans across our database. 

## **CHRONOLOGY** 

## **October 2021** 

- Accompanied WWII Naval veterans to Portsmouth where they attended a gala event hosted by Defence Military Rehabilitation Center on board HMS Victory. 

- Escorted veterans to West Sussex to attend the Not Forgotten Association’s 100th anniversary evening event at Danny House, Hurstpierpoint. 

## **December 2021** 

- Attended Admiralty Service, St-Martin-in-the-Fields, London. 

- Annual Christmas Lunch, Millwall. Event is for veterans, TCMV volunteers and supporters. 

## **February 2022** 

- The Taxi Charity escorted five WWII veterans to Arnhem to attend the re-opening of the Hartenstein Airborne Museum (postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic). 

## **May 2022** 

- Escorted 25 veterans to the Netherlands to attend and participate in Dutch Liberation celebrations. 

## **June 2022** 

- Escorted 34 veterans to Normandy to attend D-Day commemorations and visit the British Normandy Memorial. 

- Attended a matinee concert with veterans at Charing Cross Theatre. 



- Four Blues & Royals veterans and guests were driven to Montreuil-sur-Mer, France, in two London Taxis to attend a ceremony to unveil the restored statue of Field Marshall Earl Haig. 

## **July 2022** 

- Annual Veterans day trip to Worthing which, as always, included a refreshment break hosted by South Holmwood Village. 

- The TCMV supported the charity, Waterloo Uncovered, by taking veterans and archaeologists in three London taxis to the site of the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium. 

## **August 2022** 

- Veterans and TCMV committee members joined the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity to support their summer promotion day. 

## **September 2022** 

- Escorted seven WWII veterans to The Hague to meet with British Ambassador Joanna Roper. Attended the 75th annual Airborne March (Wandeltocht). For one 97year-old former paratrooper, this was his first visit to the Netherlands since 1945. 

## **VETERAN ENDORSEMENT** 

## Dear Ian, 

Would you, as Chairman of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, please convey to your commi@ee my most grateful thanks for arranging, yet again, a truly memorable visit to Normandy early last month. Your charity is quite remarkable in the way that it supports the veterans and gives them something to look forward to (oNen sadly lacking in one’s later years) and, more importantly, something they can talk about. 

You all deserve an accolade for whatever role you play to keep your most worthy charity going. 

Love and best wishes to you all. Marie 

## **FUTURE PLANS** 

The TCMV will con3nue to support our remaining World War Two veterans and we plan to return as many as possible to the Netherlands and Normandy in 2023. 

We will con3nue planning events for our post-WWII veterans, which oNen include those who are disabled or wheelchair users who can be comfortably transported by our volunteer cabbies in their purpose-built London Taxis. 



Other ac3vi3es will include visits to military barracks, our annual day trip to Worthing, Christmas lunch at Millwall FC as well as a variety of other social events large and small. 

**Report compiled by:** Ian Parsons 


30 March 2023 



(HARITY (OMMISSION
FOR EIWA) AND WAiES
Taxl Ch•
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Annual aco)unts for the
No 264678
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01MIV2021
Section A
Statement of financial activities
R•¢onwn•r￿ed catrgorns by
Pnor yoar
funds
fi5nds
funds
Total f￿d5
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F01
F03
F04
F05
39
Tot•1
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39
S10
S12
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513
62.788 - 47.433
110.221
S14
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47.433
110,221
3.969
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S17
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62 788 - 47 433
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149.1
145.227
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Section B
Balance sheet
Uniestricted Restricted Endowment Total this
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lunds
funds
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Flxed assets
Intanoibl• auets
T•nglbl• ass4ts
Heritag• ass•ts
Inve•trnnts
F01
F03
F04
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(Notè 141
{Nole 161
(Note 171
1.839
1.839
2.574
1.839
1.839
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(N¢)ts 191
103
103
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24
33.104
4,420
4,420
37,S24
7.627
146.636
146,636
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wlthin on• y•ar
(Not• 20)
3,983
28.74
4,420
33.167
142,653
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4,420
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145,227
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15
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145,227
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17
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30.586
93.374
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3,679
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2.574
2.574
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the end of the year
1.839
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the
accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Rèport to the trusteesl
members of
Taxi Charity for Military Veterans
On a¢¢ounts for the year
ended
30 Saptember 2022
Charity no
lif any)
264678
Set out on pages
1-28
I report to the trustees on my examination af the accounts ofthe above
charity for the year ended 30 September 2022.
Responsibilities and
basis of report
As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the
accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities A¢t 2011
I'the Act.).
I report in respect of my examinalion of the charily's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in Garrying out my examination, I
have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(51(bl of the Act.
Independent I have completed my examination. I conf5m) that no material matters have
examinerfs statement come to my attention in connection wrth the examination (other than thal
disclosed below") which gives me cause to believe that, in any material
respect..
the accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130
of the Charities Act., or
the accounts did not accord with Ihe accounting records,. or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement
that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in
order to enable a proper undérstanding of the accounts to be reached.
Slgned:
Date:
Name:
Mr Philip Gambrill
Relevant profesgional
qualification(s) or body
Ilf any):
MAAT, FCCA
Address:
PG Lemon LLP, 134 High Street. Hythe, Kent. CT21 5LB
IER
Oct 2018

Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material Matters of conGem
(see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and
guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
Oct 2018