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The Worshipful Company Of Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity

To raise funds for the Magical Taxi Tour for children with life threatening illnesses. To give benevolence to Licensed Taxi drivers and their families, Support City of London based charities and nominated projects in London

Activities & Mission

To raise funds for the Magical Taxi Tour for children with life threatening illnesses. To give benevolence to Licensed Taxi drivers and their families, Support City of London based charities and nominated projects in London

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£505,191
Latest Expenditure
£454,942

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £460,080
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £21,821
Investments £23,290
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £413,585
Raising Funds £21,945
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £19,412

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2018 — The Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity Trust (organisation 1026395)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£505,191
£454,942£413,585£660,905£179,6790 / 100
2024
£575,224
£447,364£425,565£614,825£175,5550 / 100
2023
£433,359
£389,3830 / 150
2022
£291,157
£332,3080 / 120
2021
£43,710
£41,8600 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Worshipful Company Of Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity

What does The Worshipful Company Of Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity do?

To raise funds for the Magical Taxi Tour for children with life threatening illnesses. To give benevolence to Licensed Taxi drivers and their families, Support City of London based charities and nominated projects in London

How much income did The Worshipful Company Of Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity report in 2025?

The Worshipful Company Of Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity reported total income of £505k and reported expenditure of £455k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Worshipful Company Of Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity registered as a charity?

The Worshipful Company Of Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 2017 as charity number 1172474. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs The Worshipful Company Of Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity?

The Worshipful Company Of Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL DAVIES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Worshipful Company Of Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity operate?

The Worshipful Company Of Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity operates across 6 areas, including Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Worshipful Company Of Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity a registered charity?

Yes — The Worshipful Company Of Hackney Carriage Drivers Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172474.

Details

Address
CHCD CHARITY TRUST
PO BOX 2113
CHIGWELL
IG7 6BP
Registration Date
7 April 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5096991
Charity Number
1172474

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Trustees

MICHAEL DAVIES Chair
Daniel Mark Heath
Mary Elizabeth Whitworth
PHILLIP JOHN DAVIS MBE
Silverio Philip Oliveira
Steven Leslie Wright
Also governs 1 other charity
WENDY SORRELL

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