From Today 21 October 2011 the Take It Away Scheme will be again open to individual purchasing a musical instrument for someone under the age of 18.
From 21 October 2011 the rules will revert to how they used to be this time last year. When the government funding was cut to the Arts Council they were unable to offer the scope of support they had done previously. After a significant drop in sales amongst suppliers and pressure applied by Take It Away and the Arts Council to gain funding the service has returned.
Those wishing to apply for a loan for an insturment for an under 18 yer old will be able to do so, however it will only be an instore option and a disclaimer will have to be signed by the person taking the loan agreeing who the instrument is for.
Unfortunately it remains the same that over 25′s will not be able to apply for the loans for instruments for themselves. Lets just hope that over the coming months there will be an improvement in the economy and the Arts Council can gain some more funding.
If you would like to find out more, ask us some questions or arrange a purchase please call us on 0845 224 3013 or visit the store.