Financial Support
LMS is keen to ensure all children and young people reach their full potential and we can support those in financial need.
Standard Discount
The following standard discounts are available for music lessons delivered by LMS. Evidence will be provided by the family and verified by Lincolnshire County Council:
Free School Meals
50% discount (max 20-minute lesson) on one-instrument and 100% discount (Instrument Hire) is available to pupils eligible for free school meals. For Children in receipt of Free School Meals, eligibility remains at the existing FSM threshold and will not be expanded to include all households in receipt of Universal Credit. Our team will make contact to confirm eligibility. Apply Here
Looked After Children
A minimum of 50% discount on the price of individual 20-minute weekly lesson, on one-instrument, is available for children currently in care. Our team will make contact to confirm eligibility. The designated Teacher/ SENDco should request contact from our team to discuss individual care experienced children, those with special educational needs and appropriate lessons/ level of subsidy.
‘Cost of Living’ Discount
We recognise that families, who do not meet the eligibility for our Standard Discounts, may also be experiencing financial difficulties. Additional support is available to assist however these are processed on a case-by-case basis for one term only. Families are required to apply online and proof of evidence is required to verify the application. Re-application is required for any subsequent terms of learning. Requests for support cannot be administered retrospectively.
‘Cost of Living’
50% discount (max 20 min lesson) for children and young people who are experiencing financial barriers.
External Support
The following links may support further for music lessons or accessing other grants to fund music opportunities:
https://www.disability-grants.org/grants-for-music.html
https://www.hattorifoundation.org.uk/junior-awards.html
https://www.musicforall.org.uk/apply-for-funding/application-process/
https://www.christinebrowntrust.org.uk/
https://www.drakecallejatrust.org/application-information
http://www.craxtonmemorialtrust.org.uk/html/guidelines.htm
https://nationalyouthartstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/bursaries/music-bursaries/
https://www.munstertrust.org.uk/funding/funding-guide/junior-funding/
https://www.hattorifoundation.org.uk/
George Jobson’s Trust – TotalGiving™ – Donate to Charity | Online Fundraising for Charity UK
There are also a number of funding opportunities to help with the costs associated with undergraduate and postgraduate study, including course fees, buying instruments and studying abroad: