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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.

Be part of the next chapter

Will you give a gift that really matters and help someone like Rocky live life to the full after a life-changing illness or accident?

“Your amazing team have all helped me get stronger. I don’t know what the future holds. But QEF is a special place, without a shadow of a doubt. It keeps you positive.” – Rocky.

This year is QEF’s 90th anniversary – marking nearly a century of dedication to enhancing the lives of disabled people.

When Rocky, a musician, aged 60, pictured above, had a stroke last year, his life was turned upside down. Rocky had lost significant use of his left leg and arm, and couldn’t walk, play an instrument or type. He needed more than hospital care – he needed occupational therapy and physiotherapy to rebuild his confidence, strength and independence.

At QEF Rocky worked daily on his rehabilitation with our highly skilled physiotherapy and
occupational therapy teams. He gained strength in his arm and legs, learned how to
cook again and walk with a mobility walking frame. In January he was able to return home.

Rocky’s rehabilitation is a testament to your support and our 90 years of innovation and growth. With your help, more people will be able to depend on us as they build a brighter future. Will you help ensure that QEF can keep transforming lives by donating using the form below?

Thank you for being a part of this vital work.

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Rocky working on a jigsaw puzzle

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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.