Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People
Also known as: Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for the Disabled, Dorincourt Estates, Lulworth Court Holiday Fund, Queen Elizabeth's Foundation, Queen Elizabeth's Training College, The Penny-a-Week Fund
QEF enables and supports disabled people to increase independence and improve life skills
Activities & Mission
QEF enables and supports disabled people to increase independence and improve life skills
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 14% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 4% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £12,361,000 | £12,546,000 | £9,139,000 | £11,867,000 | £1,738,000 | 250 / 230 |
| 2023 | £14,622,000 | £13,722,000 | £10,572,000 | £11,993,000 | £1,223,000 | 272 / 220 |
| 2022 | £14,432,000 | £13,443,000 | £10,075,000 | £10,885,000 | £10,200,000 | 309 / 276 |
| 2021 | £12,421,000 | £11,848,000 | £8,620,000 | £9,761,000 | £9,100,000 | 250 / 260 |
| 2020 | £11,683,000 | £10,985,000 | £8,261,000 | £9,447,000 | £0 | 263 / 350 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People
What does Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People do?
QEF enables and supports disabled people to increase independence and improve life skills
How much income did Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People report in 2024?
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People reported total income of £12.36m and reported expenditure of £12.55m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People?
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People has a program ratio of 73.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People registered as a charity?
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 1967 as charity number 251051. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People?
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People operate?
Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People a registered charity?
Yes — Queen Elizabeth's Foundation For Disabled People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 251051.
Details
110 CANNON STREET
LONDON
EC4N 6EU
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for the Disabled
- Dorincourt Estates
- Lulworth Court Holiday Fund
- Queen Elizabeth's Foundation
- Queen Elizabeth's Training College
- The Penny-a-Week Fund
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated