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.
A gift in your Will is a wonderful way of making a positive difference beyond your lifetime, helping the thousands of children and adults with a disability or brain injury we support each year. You can be confident that your gift will always be carefully used where the need is at its greatest.
Almost a third of our donated income comes from gifts in Wills from our generous supporters. Without these incredible legacies, we couldn’t continue providing expert care and rehabilitation services to those who need it most.
If you are considering leaving a gift to QEF, thank you. Any gift, large or small, makes a real difference.
You can download your free Gift in Wills pack below to find out how to write or update your Will, get information on our free Wills service, and learn why your gift is vital to help provide a brighter future for those affected by disability or brain injury:
All you need to remember us in your Will is our charity’s name and registered charity number:
Read about how your gift can make a difference and how to write a will.
If you would prefer, you can contact the team via telephone on 01372 841 111
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