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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.

Category: Press Releases

British Airways works with QEF to enhance accessibility support for customers

To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December 2022), British Airways has announced that it is working with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF).  By working with QEF, which supports children and adults with physical and learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries to increase their independence, the airline is showing its continued […]

Richard Hammond stars in BBC Lifeline appeal for QEF 

Richard Hammond filming for QEFs BBC Lifeline Appeal

TV presenter Richard Hammond, who suffered a traumatic brain injury himself after a high-speed crash whilst filming in 2006, introduces QEF and shows how their expert teams enable disabled people of all ages to achieve their potential and live as independently as possible.  Richard Hammond says, “In 2006 I crashed at very high speed whilst […]