It is with immense sadness and regret that we inform you that Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) will commence a wind down programme from 11th November 2025.
This process is expected to take 28 days to allow time for alternative placements to be found for residential clients at our Care and Rehabilitation Centre, and to honour commitments to other clients to the best extent possible.
At the end of this period, QEF intends to file for administration.
We have worked tirelessly over the last year to try and save the charity, exploring numerous options to improve its finances, but unfortunately there wasn’t a viable solution that met all the necessary requirements to overcome the challenging financial situation QEF faced.
It has been our privilege to support disabled people for over 90 years, providing expert services that have changed many lives, and we are deeply saddened that it cannot continue.
Our priorities right now are to work with funding bodies to ensure clients find suitable alternative placements and to support our remarkable staff during this difficult time.
When Barry suffered a stroke, he felt like his life had turned upside down. After four weeks in hospital, he was still unable to walk or talk. Fortunately, he was transferred to our Care and Rehabilitation Centre and with the right support he was walking and talking again within just a few weeks.
Your donation means you’ll be there for disabled people. Getting people like Barry back
on their feet. Giving freedom to disabled children by providing mini-powered wheelchairs.
Providing specialist therapy through our compassionate staff team.
Your gifts make real life-changing differences.
Contact us if you experience any problems with your donation or need help, please write to us at Leatherhead Court, Woodlands Road, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 0BN.
Email appeals@qef.org.uk or contact a member of our team on 01372 841151.