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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.

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October 2021

The wonderful team at Berkeley Homes assisted MERU with toy adaptations this month.

MERU adapt battery operated toys so that they are accessible to children who use push button switches as a means of access. This service is offered free across the UK.

Berkeley Homes have always been great supporters of MERU and we are immensely grateful to them for their continued support in adapting the toys ahead of Christmas.

Thank you to all the amazing volunteers!

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