Website Statement

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.

Skydiving

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April 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025 @ 1:45 pm – 5:00 pm – Take on this incredible bucket list challenge and raise important funds to help support disabled people. We have teamed up with Skyline Events to bring you this opportunity. They offer skydives all across the UK so you can find one near you. What we ask for: Minimum fundraising target: £395 Why take on this incredible […]

The Airport Assistance Experience

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April 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm – This one day course develops your practical knowledge of the airport environment, so you can support your clients with a disability or complex health need to achieve a comfortable flight. With the expert guidance of UK airports and their assistance providers, we provide a tour to increase your knowledge and confidence of the support available […]

The aircraft cabin

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April 30, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm – This one day course develops your practical knowledge of the aircraft cabin environment, so that you can support your clients with a disability or complex health need to achieve a comfortable flight. We guide you through all aspects of being inside the aircraft cabin, to increase your knowledge and confidence when supporting your client in […]

Bacchus Wine Half Marathon and 10K 2026, Denbies

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September 7, 2025 @ All Day – We are delighted to announce that we are the headline Charity Partner for the Bacchus Wine Half Marathon and 10k for 2026! A celebration of award-winning English wine, fine food, fancy dress, music … and a little bit of running! Would you like to take on an amazing challenge whilst raising funds to support disabled […]

Teaching disabled people to drive – ADI 2 day course

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October 14, 2025 – October 15, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – “I love giving people their independence back, by encouraging and coaching them to drive in a new way with adaptations” Val, ADI contractor with QEF’s Driving School Are you a qualified driving instructor? Are you looking to expand your business and further your professional development? Join our 2 day interactive course and learn the skills […]

Autumn Lunch 2025

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October 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Autumn Lunch 2025 Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF) are delighted to invite you to our annual Autumn Lunch and Shopping Fayre event, with special guest speaker Gyles Brandreth. Join us for a wonderful day featuring our much-loved shopping fayre, open from 10:00am to 1:00pm, offering a variety of unique and delightful stalls. We are also […]

Firewalk 2026

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February 12, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Take on the ultimate flaming fundraiser challenge and face the heat by walking on hot coals! What is a Firewalk?   The participants will undergo training of around one hour. When the fire has burned to red-hot embers it is raked level and prepared for the walk. Participants go to the fire – remove their […]

TCS London Marathon 2026

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April 26, 2026 @ All Day – Our team for the London Marathon 2026 is now full – if you would like to join our waiting list please email events@qef.org.uk. Run the London Marathon for the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF)! Take on one of the world’s most iconic races and make every mile count by running the London Marathon […]