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 have lots of volunteering opportunities across our organisation. Come and try out volunteering in one of our shops, offices, gardens, workshops or services that support disabled people to achieve their potential.
Email our volunteer co-ordinator Hazel Drye or call 01372 841135 to find out more.
QEF benefits from a 200+ strong team of volunteers who contribute to every area of the organisation from supporting clients in activities, driving residents to appointments, helping in the workshop adapting toys, gardening, maintenance, reception, and admin.
Volunteers are also essential to our network of shops, helping in every aspect from sorting stock donations, serving customers and keeping our windows looking fabulous!
Every volunteer makes a difference, no matter how much time they donate and how often. All QEF services benefit greatly from the support of volunteers and are an essential part of QEF. It is really important to us that volunteering is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. If you are interested in joining our team and could help with one-off events, hosting your own fundraising event, or have regular time to commit, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator.
Our current volunteer vacancies are available here.
Contact Hazel Drye to find out more.
If you would prefer, you can contact the team via telephone on 01372 841 111
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