Liverpool Taxi Drivers Children in Care Outing Fund

Taxi driver charity providing entertainment for children in care throughout the Merseyside area

Have you ever been able to find a taxi in Liverpool when you need one?

Most taxis carry a notice that refers to L.T.D.C.I.C.O.F.  This has mystified many visitors to Liverpool as well as most residents! In actual fact this stands for Liverpool Taxi Drivers Children In Care Outing Fund. The charity was founded in 1985 by a number of taxi drivers in order to meet the needs of children in care in the Merseyside area.

Their efforts involved them in "doing the rounds" of fellow taxi drivers and employers, as well as local garages and members of the public, to raise much needed funds. They were so successful that they were able to take a party of children to see Blackpool Illuminations.

Successive trips were made to Morecambe, Southport, Butlins at Pwllheli, Camelot, Euro Disney and numerous pantomimes. The Merseyside, Lancashire and Greater Manchester Police Forces have also participated in making Camelot a memorable day out for the children.

Many local sponsors gave their invaluable support to this charity. Our gratitude is also sent to Mersey Cabs, control staff, directors, drivers, and driver's wives for their exhaustive efforts in raising the necessary funds for forthcoming trips.

However, we still need your help in ensuring the trips remain continuous and if you can give your hard earned cash to help a child in care, we can assure you that your money will be well spent benefiting the children.

"The smiles of delight on the children's faces expressing their gratitude is something to behold"

If you are interested in supporting our charity and helping to look after children in care within the Merseyside area, please contact us at one of the following email addresses:-

Donations: donations@ltd-cicof.org.uk
Sponsors: sponsors@ltd-cicof.org.uk
Volunteers: volunteers@ltd-cicof.org.uk

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all volunteers, sponsors and contributors, both past and present for all of their great support in the past and in the future.

Charity
Liverpool Taxi Drivers - Children In Care Outing Fund

Registered Charity No.
1076976

Governing Document
Constitution Adopted 29 July 1999

Objectives
The provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for children, and in particular children in care on Merseyside, being facilities:

a) Of which such children have need by reason of their youth, social and economic circumstances.
b) Which will improve the conditions of life for such children by promoting their physical and mental well being.

Area of Benefit
Merseyside - Area prescribed by Governing Document

Area of Operation
Merseyside - Charity Operates in locations in England and Wales - Merseyside

Registration History
10th Aug 1999 Registered

Classification
Children/Young