AHCDCE AGM 2025
Firstly I would like to thank all that took the time and effort to attend last nights (26/06/25) AGM. Your input and support is greatly appreciated.
The meeting went to schedule and was done and dusted in 1.5 hrs but it was a great opportunity to faces to names and have a chat in person.
We had a small change in the committee with Keith Auld, Lewis McGuire and Freddy Roddick being nominated and voted on, with the departure of Frank Walls and Don Rafael.
Freddy will being nominated taking on the roll of Poppy Cab co-ordinator, Lewis will take control of all Social media and promotion & Keith will work along side myself and Jamie Stalker as campaigners/interface with council officials.
Robert McCulloch was due to step down but will remain in the position of Deacon for one more year and Rich Tod will continue his role as Boxholder as will I as the Clerk of the Court.
We had some good news presented last night which was that The Association of Hackney Carriage Drivers of The City of Edinburgh has been given the rubber stamp to be affiliated with The Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers which is an amazing acknowledgement to our Association.
We have also confirmed sponsorship and a place in the famous Magical Taxi Tour, which for those that don’t know it is the trip done by London Black cabs where the families of terminally ill/under privileged children are driven to Disneyland Paris.
The taxi will be fully liveried up with Association symbolism and will be driven by one of our very own members Neil McCulloch. Neil has been chosen for this task as he has experienced doing this trip before and this will be his twentieth one.
We also announced the continuation of efforts to raise funds for Jamie Stalkers Bungee jump, along with his young assistant in aid of the charity Young Carers. Jamie is currently £200 shy of his target for this, so we would appreciate one last surge from everyone to get him over the goal line. Donations can be made on the GoFundMe page by following the link below.
We also discussed the updated news on the ranks, ie, road markings, signage and the proposed illuminated signs. These are all moving forward and it has been advised that a budget has been sourced for the works, so hopefully we should start to see change in the not too distant future.
Last just a quick reminder for those that joined in June last year that have still not renewed their membership could you please have that done by tomorrow as that is us now into the July renewal and I would like to keep on top of it all.
Sick Kids “CAB1” Donation!
Today our Deacon Robert McCulloch, Lewis McGuire and David Horsburgh visited Edinburgh Sick Kids to donate the Little Tikes ride in Association taxi.
We were welcomed by Jackie Dixon, who is a co-ordinator for sick kids. We were given a short tour of the large reception/recreation area and it was explained the efforts that are made to make the visit for children and their families less daunting or frightening experience with the area being decorated as the skyline of Edinburgh, with key attractions taking physical form, like the Scotts Monument & the Castle.
We even got the Cab pictured outside The Balmoral, to make things look as realistic as possible!
We had a chat about what the department needs are, and whether the Association could help them in some ways, for instance they have arts & crafts areas throughout the 11 wards, which they require materials for and this could be something we can help with.
We were also informed that the large reception area was also used as a cinema area on Friday nights allowing families to come and visit without the restrictions on the number of visitors per bed. We had discussed donating DVDs and also offered to supply a subscription to streaming services, which would bring smiles to a lot of faces.
There are a lot of potential ideas for the Association to help out here within the NHS and our donation will proudly serve in the Oncology ward to help keep the spirits of these poor kids positive in a difficult time.
Jamie Stalker’s Bungee Jump!
Well, we have finally got a date for the fundraising bungee jump! This will take place on the 13th of July 2025, with help from the company Highland Fling, set in the picturesque location of Pitlochry.
There is still space for anyone who would like to join us in taking the plunge! If you would like to be a part of this special day, please get in touch with Jamie Stalker - we are sure he would be delighted to have another hand to hold!
We would just like to thank you to everybody who has donated so far to help raise funds for this amazing charity, Edinburgh Young Carers. Every single donation helps towards away days and activities for the kids who really do deserve them!
And also a special thank you to the Association for being so supportive towards my goal!
You can donate further by clicking here, or by visiting the donation page of this website!
As we slowly edge towards Summer, we can start to look forward to a sustained busy period.
For those that enjoy working the docking Cruise Liners, below is a link to the ships that will be docking in South Queensferry, Newhaven and Edinburgh (Leith):
The Edinburgh Taxi Trade Outing committee would like to thank you for your help!
They were looking for 900 small Easter Eggs this year to be distributed to children with special needs and to children who are less fortunate, so they have an egg to roll on Easter Sunday.
We are thrilled to announce that our recent collection has surpassed all expectations! Thanks to your incredible generosity and unwavering support, we have not only met but smashed our target.
To everyone who donated—whether it was a small contribution or a significant sum—you have made a remarkable impact. Your willingness to help has demonstrated the strength and spirit of our community.
Together, we are driving change and making a real difference. Thank you for your commitment and for standing with The Association of Hackney Carriage Drivers of The City of Edinburgh. Your support has been invaluable, and we look forward to continuing this journey with all of you.
We are asking for donations which would be greatly appreciated to help bring a smile to the kids faces this Easter.
Thanks!