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.

The priorities are:

• to encourage children and young people to develop their interests and skills in music making
• to inspire new players of all ages to begin learning an instrument
• to enable those on lower incomes to acquire an instrument appropriate to their needs (or the needs of their children)
• Take it away is available through George Gladstone Ltd.

Typical 0% APR

Offer subject to age and status. Terms and conditions apply.

What Can You Buy?

You can use Take it away to finance the purchase of any kind of musical instrument, whether new or reconditioned. You can also include music stands, reeds, sheet music, accessories and sometimes tuition as part of your loan.

However the following associated goods and services may be included as part of the loan, provided that these items are purchased at the same time as the instrument itself and can be supplied by the retailer at the point of sale.

How do I "Take It Away"?

Once you've found the instrument you want to buy, you can apply for a Take it away loan to finance your purchase.

You will need to have a credit or debit card with you in order to pay the 10% deposit. The application process takes no more than a few minutes and, if approved, you can make your purchase immediately.

To apply for a loan you need to be:

18 years old or over*
A permanent UK resident
Hold a bank or building society account capable of handling direct debit payments
* if you are under 18, your parent or guardian can apply for a Take it away loan on your behalf. Loans are subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.

How Much Can I Borrow?

Loans are available up to £2,000, or as little as £200. The loan amount can be a part-payment towards an item that costs more than £2,000, or you can buy several lower value items with a combined value of up to £2,000 or more.

You will need to pay a minimum 10% of the loan amount to start with. The rest is then paid back over nine months in equal instalments. There is no administrative charge or handling fee when you take out the loan.

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