Part of the Rimmers Music Group
Phone 01772622111 | Fax 01772641403 | email education@rimmersmusic.co.uk
Post 18 Centurion Ind.Est. Farington Leyland PR25 4GU
Rimmers Music Group has been established since 1978 and comprises the Rimmers Music Stores – several large shops in the North West of England, Rimmers Education – our online store supplying to Schools and Music Services throughout the
We sell a wide range of musical instruments - both new and used, but all in excellent condition. All our larger products are despatched by courier the next working day, many of them delivered free of charge to the
We have wide ranging, in-depth knowledge of the music industry and, as Rockschool and London College of Music examination centres, we have the knowledge necessary to provide the best possible service to our customers. Because of this, a considerable proportion of our business comes via recommendations from our existing customers.
Yamaha Homeworld
Over 30 years experience has earned us a position as one of the few Yamaha Homeworld Stores in the
For many, visiting a music store can be an intimidating experience - a store for specialist people 'in the know'. Homeworld, however, is designed to offer a more relaxed atmosphere where instruments are displayed spaciously for easy viewing. In addition, our staff are comprehensively trained in all aspects of Yamaha keyboard products, from their demonstration to, most importantly, providing customers with outstanding levels of service and care.
- We aim to give the best price possible – With our daily Price Watch, we make sure we are never knowingly under-cut by our competitors. If you see the same product elsewhere for less, do not hesitate in contacting us!
- We offer lengthy guarantees on all our products – Two years as standard on most products and Extended Guarantees (5 Years) are available on all products for a reasonable cost.
- We can provide a repair service for products outside of guarantee or not supplied by Rimmers Music Group - Details available on request.
- We promise that your personal information is secure - Secure servers protect your information using advanced encryption and firewall technology throughout the ordering process. Once your transaction is complete we DO NOT store your credit card number anywhere, further protecting you.
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Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme
What is the Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme?
The Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme (AIPS) allows you as a parent or guardian to purchase a musical instrument for your child without paying VAT, ensuring that you make valuable savings off Rimmers Education’s already reduced prices, leading to a huge discount off the RRP.
Am I eligible for the scheme and what are the requirements?
Changes in the 1994 VAT (Education) Order enables school pupils to purchase musical instruments free of VAT. The procedure for this scheme has been approved by HM Customs & Excise and was reviewed in September 1994 by the VAT office. To comply with the Customs & Excise rules the following criteria music be satisfied:
- The pupil must be in full-time education at a
- The pupil must either be receiving tuition at the school as part of their curriculum or receiving private tuition in support of a curricular activity such as GCSE music
- The instrument must be appropriate for the pupil’s needs
- The instrument must be portable (e.g. no pianos)
- The instrument must be purchased via the school and passed on to the pupil on the school/music centre premises
I am eligible, how do I purchase the instrument?
· Check with your school or music centre that they operate the ‘Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme’
· Choose your instrument making a note of the model and obtain the necessary form from your school or music centre – if they do not have a form please download our form instead
· Complete the form and pass it along to the school/music centre with payment (please note that the school/music centre may charge a small administration fee and you should check this with them first)
· Your school/music centre will generate an official order and submit it to Rimmers Education
· Rimmers Education will despatch the instrument to the school/music centre ready for collection
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FAQs
- My school/music centre is part of the LEA yet they do not currently operate the scheme, am I still entitled to purchase an instrument in this way?
Yes, this scheme is legal and any child fulfilling the criteria is eligible. Speak to your school or music centre about the scheme and use our downloadable application form if they are unable to provide one for you. - What if my child does not attend a Local Education Authority school, is there a way I could be eligible?
AIPS is a voluntary scheme enabling different local authorities to operate in different ways. If your child attends an independent school yet receives regular additional tuition from an LEA Music Service that operates such a policy they may be eligible if the conditions are followed as per the eligibility notes above. - What happens with my instrument guarantee?
Although the instrument is purchased by your school or music centre, we retain all purchase and serial numbers in the unlikely event any work needs to be undertaken under the warranty.
Any questions?
Please email our specialist adviser on the scheme.
