Lender Stories

Mr and Mrs Paul Collins

Mr and Mrs Paul Collins have kindly lent a cello and bow to Benslow since 2003. Read Paul's letter about their experience of lending and what inspired the loan

Jean Harris 1920-2022

Longstanding supporter and Governor to the Scheme Jean Harris, aged 96, lent her violin to help a young musician

November 2017: Jean's violin is chosen

Governor Jean Harris, who lent her beloved violin to the Scheme last year, came to the ILS to hear it played by new borrower Sasha Scott

November 2018: Lender Jean Harris on her 98th birthday

Former Governor Jean Harris was reunited with her Guersan violin on her 98th birthday when borrower Sasha came to visit her