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11 Sep 08 - 04:28 AM (#2437107) Subject: UK - Arts Council loans for instruments From: nickp Yes, interest free loans for instruments - check it out here - Take It Away A quote from the link: "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. Take it away is open to everyone (over the age of 18), but primarily designed to help those who might otherwise be unable to afford an instrument appropriate for their needs." And so on... There are 5 short videos featured on their web page which aim to explain how music affects the subjects. I have a peripheral interest in the one on Carole the banjo player because I was instrumental (no pun intended... well, maybe a bit) in getting the filming arranged at FOAOTMAD's Gainsborough old time music festival. Hope it's of interest to some of you. Has anybody made use of the offer? Nick |
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11 Sep 08 - 05:02 PM (#2437703) Subject: RE: UK - Arts Council loans for instruments From: Jane of 'ull I am considering buying a new fiddle through this scheme. But i would like to part exchange mine, I dont know if they allow that. It sounds like a great scheme, I must admit I am impressed. |
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11 Sep 08 - 05:50 PM (#2437766) Subject: RE: UK - Arts Council loans for instruments From: sian, west wales I think there was a thread on this previously. Once again - NOT UK! It is an Arts Council of ENGLAND scheme. sian |
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12 Sep 08 - 04:01 AM (#2438085) Subject: RE: UK - Arts Council loans for instruments From: nickp Sorry Sian, I wasn't aware it was purely English. And having found a map showing the areas involved it does indeed miss out Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland. How disappointing and how narrow minded. Nick |
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12 Sep 08 - 04:12 AM (#2438097) Subject: RE: UK - Arts Council loans for instruments From: Ruth Archer Nickp: Arts Council England covers England. The other regions each have their own equivalent. They operate different schemes at different times, independently of one another. Not narrow-mindedness, just regional administration. |
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12 Sep 08 - 04:16 AM (#2438103) Subject: RE: UK - Arts Council loans for instruments From: sian, west wales Sorry Nick. Didn't mean to be snappy about it. Ruth Archer is right; Wales has had instrument support but it isn't currently on offer. This is partly due to ACWales funds being at about half what they used to be a couple of years ago. (Thank you, Olympics, among others) Hopefully the Welsh scheme will return at some point. If I were in England, I'd grab the funding while I can. The Olympics loom large. Actually, for amateur groups, there are still loans available through the Welsh Amateur Music Federation - just not for individuals. sian |
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12 Sep 08 - 05:55 AM (#2438162) Subject: RE: UK - Arts Council loans for instruments From: nickp Thanks for the clarification both. Yes, I'm a bit worried about the impending Olympics as well - at least I don't live in an area that is having the council tax increased to host them... |
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12 Sep 08 - 09:17 AM (#2438280) Subject: RE: UK - Arts Council loans for instruments From: Wolfhound person They're no use at all if you want a handmade instrument rather than a standard one bought through a retailer. And some instruments don't come through standard retailers at all. Paws |
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12 Sep 08 - 09:23 AM (#2438285) Subject: RE: UK - Arts Council loans for instruments From: Ruth Archer Why is this, Wolfhound? Does the loan specify that only certain types of retailers can be used? |
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12 Sep 08 - 09:37 AM (#2438299) Subject: RE: UK - Arts Council loans for instruments From: GUEST,Ed Ruth, The page Nick linked to states: "Take it away is only available through registered outlets. For details please see participating stores." |
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12 Sep 08 - 11:08 AM (#2438373) Subject: RE: UK - Arts Council loans for instruments From: nickp True Ed, but I hadn't noticed that and it was me that put UK in the subject. |
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12 Sep 08 - 11:23 AM (#2438383) Subject: RE: UK - Arts Council loans for instruments From: The Borchester Echo Previous thread ACE started it a couple of years ago. It's not new and it's quite limited. But in the current financial climate when local education authorities are not being exactly generous in handing out dosh either for used instruments or giving work to independent craftspersons, it's better than nowt. |
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12 Sep 08 - 01:35 PM (#2438533) Subject: RE: UK - Arts Council loans for instruments From: Wolfhound person I agree with Diane, it's better than nowt. My earlier post / complaint was based on my experience with Northumbrian smallpipes, none of which are sold through "registered outlets". So school age children becoming keen on them through use of loan instruments at school(and there are an increasing number of these), and whose parents struggle to find the 1000 pounds or so for a decent set cannot use the Take It Away system. I'm sure there must be other instruments that are the same. Paws |