Take it away is an Arts Council initiative designed to help more people get involved in learning and playing music. The scheme allows individuals to apply for a loan of up to £2,000 for the purchase of any kind of musical instrument, and pay it back in nine monthly instalments, completely interest free.
Its priorities are:
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to encourage children and young people to develop their interests and skills in music making.
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to inspire new players of all ages to begin learning an instrument.
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to enable those on lower incomes to acquire an instrument appropriate to their needs (or the needs of their children).
Key features:
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Loans available of between £100 and £2,000 for the purchase of any kind of musical instrument.
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Pay a 10% deposit then spread the balance over nine monthly instalments, completely interest free.
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Loans can be arranged either in store or by mail-order.
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The scheme is open to any UK resident (over the age of 18), but is primarily designed to help people who might otherwise be unable to afford to purchase an instrument appropriate to their needs.
Take it away is only available through registered outlets, of which Carousel Music is one.
