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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.

P is for Possible

For Ellie, learning to drive is just the beginning…

“My favourite aspect of learning to drive was the freedom; it was the first time I felt like I had that.” - Ellie

30-year-old Ellie was born with a rare condition that affects her muscles. She is often in pain and struggles to walk long distances.

Ellie is also fiercely independent. So, when she was told to ‘give up’ on ever learning to drive, she didn’t accept it as the end of the road; instead, she turned to QEF for help.

Ellie booked an assessment with QEF Mobility Services to see what she was able to do and the type of controls she would need to drive comfortably and safely. Then we paired her with instructor Chris, who worked on boosting her skills – and her confidence.

‘He had such a positive impact on me’, says determined Ellie, who passed her test at the fifth attempt, crediting Chris for helping her go the distance.

As one of the UK’s largest providers of mobility advice, QEF Mobility Services assess would-be drivers and recommend the adaptations they should make to their vehicles in order to drive safely, helping around 8,000 people each year. And to do all this, we need your help.

Will you donate now to help more people like Ellie gain a lifeline of independence?

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Email appeals@qef.org.uk or contact a member of our team on 01372 841151.