The Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme enables School pupils to purchase musical instruments free of VAT. The procedure for this scheme is approved by HM Customs and Excise.
To comply with HM Custom and Excise rules the following criteria must be satisfied:

The student must be in full time education at an LEA School

The student must be receiving music tuition at the School or Music Centre

The instrument must be appropriate for the student's needs

The instrument must be portable

The instrument must change hands on Educational premises

Please use the information on our 'Contact' page for further details.