# Scottish Youth Hostels Association

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC013138
- **Known as:** Hostelling Scotland
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- **Registered:** Dec. 22, 1941
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC013138


## Contact

- **Address:** 7 Glebe Crescent, Stirling
- **Postcode:** FK8 2JA
- **Website:** www.hostellingscotland.org.uk



## Activities

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

**Purposes:** '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'

**What the charity does:** 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.






## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2025 | £10720750 | £10047490 | — | 131 |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | £10032371 | £9291251 | — | 117 |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | £8407404 | £7441058 | — | 110 |
| Jan. 31, 2022 | £4656673 | £4804351 | — | 83 |
| Jan. 31, 2021 | £3658477 | £4438877 | — | 59 |