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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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Team QEF cyclists raise £21K on the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100!

On Sunday 31 July, we had 25 amazing riders take part in the Prudential RideLondon to raise funds for QEF’s work with disabled adults and children. Joining almost 30,000 people in Britain’s biggest ever sportive event, our team smashed it through the 100 miles and we couldn’t be prouder!

During the lead up to the big day, the team have been working tirelessly to raise as much money as they can for QEF and so far have raised over £21,000! An absolutely amazing amount which will make a huge difference to the lives of disabled adults and children.

If riding for team QEF in the 2017 Prudential RideLondon is something that interests you, then please get in touch with our Events Manager, Candy Elton, on 01372 841130 or email events@qef.org.uk! We look forward to having you join our team!