Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme

Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme is an unique UK charity that hires high quality instruments to talented young musicians

Borrowers: Information for Borrowers and those thinking of borrowing an instrument from the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme. Find out here if you are eligible

Lenders: Information for those who are considering lending an instrument to the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme

Donors: Information for owners, trusts and organisations considering donating an instrument or bow to Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme

Jennifer Wells

Olivia Trezise: 13 year old Olivia has been borrowing from the Loan Scheme for 3 years. 'A Note from Olivia' and 'A Note from Kate', Olivia's mum, tell what Benslow means to them

Jennifer Wells: 11 year old violist Jennifer Wells wows the audience at the Benslow Music Open Day on Sun 29th July 2018 with her outstanding performances

Harry Scott-Burt: Harry Scott-Burt has been a Benslow Borrower for about 5 years. Follow Harry's progress to date and hear Harry play his Benslow cello

Lending a Cello to Benslow - Mr and Mrs Paul Collins

Lending a Cello to Benslow - 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: Longstanding supporter and Governor to the Scheme Jean Harris, aged 96, lends her violin to help a young musician

Grandpa's Violin: The story of a donation

Benslow Music Trust

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Benslow Music Trust is the sole trustee of Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme.

Benslow Music provides for the needs of enthusiastic music lovers from far and wide. It runs a constantly evolving programme of courses and activities aimed at those for whom music is a hobby.

I have so enjoyed playing my current cello and I still feel so incredibly lucky to have it on loan from Benslow. People have often commented on what a lovely cello it is and what a beautiful sound it makes!

I am very much aware that it is a great privilege to be entrusted with a great instrument and I very much appreciate the opportunity I am being given.

Dan Brandon Principal Cellist NYO 2019

Opening our Doors again!: We are thrilled to be able to open the Loan Scheme again for business from 1st September 2020.

Repairs and re-hairs: Although we can't open fully at the moment, our friendly luthier Marco is available for bow re-hairs, servicing and advice. By appointment only.

Opening our Doors again!: We are thrilled to be able to open the Loan Scheme again for business from 1st September 2020.

Magnificent Millie: With a magnificent effort lovely borrower Millie Wood from Suffolk raised £500 for the Loan Scheme's Fundraising Campaign 'Raise the Roof'. Find out more...

March 2020: Two fantastic Instrument Loan Scheme Fundraising Concerts March 2020 in aid of the Loan Scheme Raise the Roof Campaign

Ilana raises £250 for 'Raise the Roof': Fundraising event by violist Ilana Tapper in aid of the Loan Scheme's Raise the Roof Campaign to complete its new home raises £250

Photo Blog 4 - Interior: February 2020 and the Inside of the New Instrument Loan Scheme Building is taking shape and colour

Raise the Roof Campaign: Help Raise the Roof in our campaign to raise £50,000 for the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme's new home and help us to help more young musicians in the future

"Acts of trust in your musical potential, however big, are often those that make the most difference in propelling your drive to pursue a creative career: encouraging words from a teacher, responsibility given to you in a small situation or countless other moments that can help to build that fragile self-confidence essential to becoming a musician.

It is this vote of confidence that is embodied in the instruments loaned by Benslow to young people and this — more than the undeniable benefit of playing such a high-quality violin at a crucial stage in your development — that benefits you long into the future."

Former Borrower Yannick Mayaud - 2018

Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme

Jennifer Wells

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