Instrument Assisted Purchase Scheme

Who can apply?

Parents/guardians of Croydon Music and Arts can purchase musical instruments free of VAT. The instrument you wish to purchase must be new. You may choose your own supplier, however we have a list of previously used suppliers below

Advice on a choice of instrument is available from your child’s teacher.

To comply with HM Custom and Excise rules, the following criteria must be satisfied:

  • The student must be in receipt of music lessons organised by Croydon Music and Arts
  • The student must be a full-time student
  • The instrument must be appropriate to the student’s needs and ability
  • The instrument must be portable
  • The instrument must change hands on school premises.

This scheme is non-profit making and is offered by Croydon Music and Arts as a service.

How to apply

  1. Make your choice of instrument by visiting your preferred music shop/supplier and ascertain the price of the instrument, including any carriage/handling charge, and excluding VAT. This scheme is for instruments with a net value of £100 and above.
  2. Obtain a quotation from the supplier for the chosen instrument together with any accessories
  3. Complete this form and email the supplier quote to isabel.fixter@croydon.gov.uk
  4. Wait to be contacted for the ex-VAT cost plus £20 administration fee, this will taken via card over the phone
  5. Once payment has cleared, Croydon Music and Arts will order the instrument.
  6. The instrument will be delivered to the CMA office
  7. When we have received the instrument, the CMA office will contact you and arrange a suitable time for the instrument to be collected.

Please be aware this process can take up to 6 weeks.

 

Here is a list of previously used suppliers, your child's teacher will be able to advise you on the best place to purchase an instrument:

Caswell Strings - String Instruments & Accessories - Caswells Strings

Chamberlain Music - Chamberlain Music

Heritage Music - Brass & Woodwind Specialist - Heritage Music

Just Flutes - Just Flutes of London, Specialist Flute Shop

Normans - Normans Musical Instruments | Specialist Music Education Suppliers

Phil Parker - Phil Parker Ltd

Stringers of London - Stringers of London