VAT Free Purchase Scheme

We offer a scheme where parents can buy musical instruments for their school age children without paying VAT.

The following conditions apply:

The instrument must be ordered through Amersham Music Centre, and not individual teachers or suppliers.
Transactions must take place on Buckinghamshire County Council premises.
Amersham Music Centre must receive the whole of the purchase price plus an £8 administration charge, in advance of the instrument being ordered by the AMC office.
The instrument can only be ordered from the supplier by Amersham Music Centre.
The instrument must be for use in lessons provided by County Music Service staff in schools, and the pupil for whom it is bought must be a full time student.
The instrument must be appropriate to the student's needs and ability.
There is no facility within the scheme for credit terms to be arranged.
Any problems with the instrument covered under the manufacturer's warranty will be dealt with by the supplier, not by the Music Centre.

If the instrument is ordered or collected by yourself without the above conditions being adhered to, you will not be eligible to take part in this scheme.

Teachers are happy to advise on the suitability of instruments for pupils.

Due to the fact that stringed instruments are set up in many different ways and teachers have different requirements and preferences, we are not able to deal with one retailer. Please seek advice from your child's teacher for their preferred retailer.

Steps

Decide in conjunction with your child’s instrumental teacher which instrument would be most suitable
Forward the application form and full payment to: Amersham Music Centre, Woodside School Site, Mitchell Walk, Amersham HP6 6NW (Tel: 01494 586530). Cheques should be made payable to Buckinghamshire County Council.
We will contact you when the instrument has arrived and arrange a time for you to collect it. It must change hands at the Amersham Music Centre office or at Music Centre at The Amersham School on Saturday mornings.

For more information call 01494 586530 or email ammusic@buckscc.gov.uk

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