AIPS

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