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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.

QEF Chairman's Circle

The Chairman’s Circle welcomes donors who lead the way in philanthropy and pledge an annual gift of £1,000 a year to QEF.

Inspired by the philanthropic support of so many since QEF was founded in 1935, the Chairman’s Circle has been established to recognise and thank the ongoing support of our donors.

Every gift makes a difference and has a major impact on the lives of the people we support and the future development of our services and facilities, which are all aimed at enabling potential.

As a member of the Chairmans Circle you will receive benefits including:

  • A personal thank you and annual letter from the Chair of Trustees.
  • An invitation to an annual, member only, event with the Chair of Trustees.
  • Invitations to member only site visits and other exclusive events.
  • A bespoke annual newsletter and other updates.
  • Priority booking for QEF events.
  • Recognition on the Roll of Honour – with permission.
  • An exclusive Chairman’s Circle lapel badge
  • A welcome from the Chairman

 

I have established the Chairman’s Circle and made a personal commitment of £1,000 so that the people we support, across QEF, can live the life they want.

I want to acknowledge that individual donors are at the very heart of QEF and we, as a charity, should find new and exciting ways to recognise and celebrate what they achieve.

I hope you will join me in the Chairman’s Circle and, together, we can achieve our full potential.

Gordon Bowser, QEF Chairman

 

A message from QEF’s Chief Executive

This is a unique network for like-minded individuals who wish to make a real impact. Like me, I hope you will consider joining our Chairman’s Circle.

Together, we can create meaningful memories, enjoy great experiences, and make a real difference in fostering independence for those we support now and for those we have yet to meet.

I invite you to join us on this journey.

Karen Deacon, CEO

How to Join

For more details, including joining instructions, please contact:

Matthew Horton LLB, Philanthropy Manager at Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People

Direct Dial: 01372 841 212

Email: matthew.horton@qef.org.uk