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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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In Memoriam – Edward Guinness CVO support for QEF

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Everyone at QEF would like to express their condolences to Edward Guinness’s family after hearing of his peaceful passing on Thursday 29th December 2022. He had been a long-term friend and supporter of QEF for over 40 years, being a Trustee and Chair of the Development Trust for many years.   Although he retired as a […]

British Airways works with QEF to enhance accessibility support for customers

To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December 2022), British Airways has announced that it is working with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF).  By working with QEF, which supports children and adults with physical and learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries to increase their independence, the airline is showing its continued […]

Open morning a great success

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Welcoming health professionals, commissioners and case managers, our first open morning at the Care and Rehabilitation Centre was a great success. There were lots of opportunities to meet our expert teams, see the fantastic facilities, hear about the different services QEF provide, as well as network with other professionals and discuss future requirements. The presentation […]

Richard Hammond stars in BBC Lifeline appeal for QEF 

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TV presenter Richard Hammond, who suffered a traumatic brain injury himself after a high-speed crash whilst filming in 2006, introduces QEF and shows how their expert teams enable disabled people of all ages to achieve their potential and live as independently as possible.  Richard Hammond says, “In 2006 I crashed at very high speed whilst […]

New films make flying with a hidden disability less daunting

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QEF and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have released new films to support people with hidden disabilities to fly with confidence. There are 4 films available providing expert advice and personal insights from people with autism, a stoma, dementia and aphasia, helping to make travelling by air less daunting. According to the Department for Work and […]

Celebrate Spring at The Grange Open Garden event

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Celebrate Spring together and enjoy the famous cherry blossom trees at The Grange Open Garden event. This is the first chance to enjoy these beautiful blossoms since the garden closed to the public 2 years ago. Places are limited to 30 people every 30 minutes to ensure everyone’s safety, so booking is essential and places […]

Celebrities support QEF to raise more than £100k at Rugby Legends Gala Dinner

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More than 300 people attended the Rugby Legends Gala on 3rd March 2022 in support of Queen Elizabeth Foundation for Disabled People (QEF), a charity which supports almost 10,000 disabled children and adults every year with physical or learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries. Hosted by BBC presenter, Chris Hollins, the evening raised more than £100,000 […]