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The BEAMA Foundation for Disabled People was established originally by the Federation of British Electro-technical and Allied Manufacturers Association and the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR). It is now administered exclusively by BEAMA. The Foundation’s funds are provided by the Industry. BEAMA set up the Foundation in 1980 to celebrate its 75th anniversary. The object of the Foundation is to assist disabled people through the provision of specialised equipment or apparatus. In particular, the Foundation will assist disabled people by: making grants for electrically operated aids which will increase mobility and independent living. The amount and conditions upon which such grants are to be made will be determined by the Trustees; making payments or contributions to other organisations or institutions having the same charitable objectives as the Foundation. The Foundation will not normally provide funds for equipment or apparatus which should be provided by the National Health Service, local authorities or other statutory agencies nor will it give retrospective grants. Applications are more likely to succeed if evidence is provided that the equipment or apparatus for which the funds are being sought are not available through statutory agencies. The resources available to the Foundation are limited and applications for amounts over £250 will only succeed in exceptional circumstances. If an application is for more than £250, other sources approached for funding must be given on the application form. The Foundation does not have the resources to enable it to visit applicants, therefore applications will only be accepted from recognised social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, or other professionals concerned with assisting disabled people. The application must be signed by the relevant professional and include assessment of needs and equipment suitability. The application form should be completed in as much detail as possible to assist the Trustees in making their decision.