Instrumental provision - assisted purchase scheme
Students can now purchase new instruments without paying VAT, saving an extra 17.5%.
The Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme is strictly for pupils attending Local Education Authority Schools who receive musical tuition as part of the curriculum.
The scheme was approved by HM Customs and Excise and reviewed in September 1994 by the VAT Office. The scheme operates nationwide through Schools, Music Centres and Education Authorities.
Here's how the scheme works:
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The Pupil/Parent selects an instrument with advise from the Music Service / teacher.
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The Parent pays the VAT Free figure to the Music Service
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The Music Service places an official order.
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The Music Service is invoiced with the full amount inclusive of VAT.
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The Music service claims the VAT in the usual way.
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The pupil collects the instrument from the shop on confirmation to the retailler that the instrument can be released.
Rules
There are conditions to abide by to be able to use this scheme
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The pupil must be in full-time education at a Local Education Authority School.
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Pupils must be either receiving tuition at the school as part of their curriculum or receiving private tuition in support of a curricular activity such as GCSE music
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The instrument must be appropriate for the pupil's needs
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The instrument must be portable
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The instrument must be charged to the pupils at or below the normal schools cost, exclusive of VAT (i.e. non-profit-making)
For information email: education@bedscc.gov.uk|