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A.I.P.S.
The Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme enables pupils at LEA schools to purchase instruments without paying VAT. Thus parents will only pay the discounted Ex-Vat prices quoted on this site.

How does it work?
Once the parent/pupil has chosen an instrument, the school should place a formal order with us as normal. The parent then pays the ex-VAT price to the school (usually when the school places the order). Our invoice includes VAT which the school reclaims in the normal way.
What are the rules?
Customs & Excise have laid down rules to ensure the scheme is not abused:

• The student must be in full time education at a Local Authority School.


• The student must be receiving music tuition at the school.


• The instrument must be appropriate for the pupils needs.


• The instrument must be portable.


• The instrument must be handed over from school to pupil in a designated teaching room.


• The instrument must be charged to the pupil/pupil’s parents at or below the school’s (ex.vat) cost.

For further details & advice please call freephone 08000 281415

To Download the Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme A.I.P.S. PDF click here