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Scottish Youth Hostels Association

Also known as: Hostelling Scotland

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC013138
Status
Active
Registered
Dec. 22, 1941
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
7 Glebe Crescent
Stirling
FK8 2JA

Contact

Website
hostellingscotland.org.uk

Activities

'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'

Inspire everyone, especially young people , to explore and experience Scotland , developing their skills for life , learning and work through a network of purpose-driven , low cost hostelling accommodation. Committed to giving back , we provide much needed breaks for young people and families who otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity , helping them to achieve a better balance in life and improve their own personal wellbeing.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Other defined groups','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: The company's objects are the advancement of education, for the public benefit, by helping all, but especially young people, to experience and appreciate the Scottish countryside, environment, natural heritage and places of historic and cultural interest in Scotland, and through the promotion of their health, recreation and education, particularly by providing low cost accommodation for them on their travels

Geography

Main operating location
Stirling
Geographical spread
Operations cover all or most of Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
Jan. 31, 2025 £10,720,750 £10,047,490 131
Jan. 31, 2024 £10,032,371 £9,291,251 117
Jan. 31, 2023 £8,407,404 £7,441,058 110
Jan. 31, 2022 £4,656,673 £4,804,351 83
Jan. 31, 2021 £3,658,477 £4,438,877 59