International Youth Hostel Federation

Also known as: Hostelling International

Youth Tourism, Outdoor Education and Recreation and Environmental Conservation. On behalf of its parent charity, the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF), provides International Marketing and Information Technology Support to all member National Youth Hostel Associations, a global Online Booking Service @ www.hihostels.com, monitors Hostel Standards and offers International Training.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income

£742,017

Latest Expenditure

£850,666

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 113.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £559

Charitable Activities £700,319

Other Trading £0

Investments £41,139

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £842,764

Raising Funds £7,902

Governance £8,216

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£742,017	£850,666	£842,764	£1,560,724	£1,544,299	13 / 0
2023	£633,149	£631,807	£623,019	£1,559,471	£1,525,056	11 / 0
2022	£1,578,639	£629,150	£624,916	£1,499,409	£1,445,731	10 / 0
2021	£744,096	£782,105	£778,372	£633,631	£601,573	9 / 0
2020	£1,143,391	£1,539,919	£1,537,443	£608,699	£575,729	21 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about International Youth Hostel Federation

What does International Youth Hostel Federation do?

How much income did International Youth Hostel Federation report in 2024?

International Youth Hostel Federation reported total income of £742k and reported expenditure of £851k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is International Youth Hostel Federation?

International Youth Hostel Federation has a program ratio of 113.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was International Youth Hostel Federation registered as a charity?

International Youth Hostel Federation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 November 2006 as charity number 1117014. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs International Youth Hostel Federation?

International Youth Hostel Federation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does International Youth Hostel Federation operate?

International Youth Hostel Federation operates across 57 areas, including Algeria, Australia, Austria and 54 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is International Youth Hostel Federation a registered charity?

Yes — International Youth Hostel Federation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117014.