Yha (england And Wales)
Also known as: Yha (england and Wales) Limited, Youth Hostel Trust of England and Wales, Y H a
'TO HELP ALL, ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE OF LIMITED MEANS, TO A GREATER KNOWLEDGE, LOVE AND CARE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE, AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTUAL VALUES OF TOWNS AND CITIES, PARTICULARLY BY PROVIDING YOUTH HOSTELS OR OTHER ACCOMMODATION FOR THEM IN THEIR TRAVELS, AND THUS TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, RECREATION AND EDUCATION.'
Activities & Mission
'TO HELP ALL, ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE OF LIMITED MEANS, TO A GREATER KNOWLEDGE, LOVE AND CARE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE, AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTUAL VALUES OF TOWNS AND CITIES, PARTICULARLY BY PROVIDING YOUTH HOSTELS OR OTHER ACCOMMODATION FOR THEM IN THEIR TRAVELS, AND THUS TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, RECREATION AND EDUCATION.'
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 60% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £66,109,000 | £65,612,000 | £60,468,000 | £12,011,000 | £7,100,000 | 1110 / 3000 |
| 2024 | £61,186,310 | £64,223,730 | £63,811,995 | £12,282,000 | £7,323,000 | 1164 / 1193 |
| 2023 | £56,908,000 | £59,480,000 | £59,127,000 | £16,808,000 | £11,600,000 | 1088 / 875 |
| 2022 | £35,561,000 | £44,897,000 | £44,492,000 | £19,814,000 | £14,417,000 | 825 / 582 |
| 2021 | £26,263,000 | £40,625,000 | £40,324,000 | £26,171,000 | £20,782,000 | 977 / 911 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Yha (england And Wales)
What does Yha (england And Wales) do?
'TO HELP ALL, ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE OF LIMITED MEANS, TO A GREATER KNOWLEDGE, LOVE AND CARE OF THE COUNTRYSIDE, AND APPRECIATION OF THE CULTUAL VALUES OF TOWNS AND CITIES, PARTICULARLY BY PROVIDING YOUTH HOSTELS OR OTHER ACCOMMODATION FOR THEM IN THEIR TRAVELS, AND THUS TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, RECREATION AND EDUCATION.'
How much income did Yha (england And Wales) report in 2025?
Yha (england And Wales) reported total income of £66.11m and reported expenditure of £65.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Yha (england And Wales)?
Yha (england And Wales) has a program ratio of 91.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Yha (england And Wales) registered as a charity?
Yha (england And Wales) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 August 1963 as charity number 306122. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Yha (england And Wales)?
Yha (england And Wales) is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Margaret Helen Hart. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Yha (england And Wales) operate?
Yha (england And Wales) operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Yha (england And Wales) a registered charity?
Yes — Yha (england And Wales) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 306122.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Yha (england and Wales) Limited
- Youth Hostel Trust of England and Wales
- Y H a
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated