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.

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We support almost 10,000 disabled children and adults a year to achieve their potential and be as independent as possible and quite simply, we couldn’t do this work without the personal involvement and generosity of you, our volunteers and supporters.

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QEF Appeals

Your Christmas gift could help another child like Jothi benefit from their very own Bugzi. Scroll down to donate.

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QEF Appeals

Donate to our Bugzi loan scheme and help change a child’s life
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QEF Appeals

PLUS your gift today will be doubled up to £10,000
People of all ages can become isolated when they lose their mobility and confidence.

QEF Appeals

A short phone call could change someone’s life – will you give a gift to help someone get their world back?
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QEF Appeals

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?

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