Registered charity · No. SC013138Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
HS
Hostelling Scotland
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Hostelling Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development.
What does the register show for Hostelling Scotland?
Hostelling Scotland (number SC013138) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Hostelling Scotland do?
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.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hostelling Scotland
Answers Hostelling Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Hostelling Scotland's money come from?
Hostelling Scotland reported £10m total income for the year ending 31 January 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £9.9m (95%), trading and fundraising events £304k (3%), investments £107k (1%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£9.9m · 95%
Trading and fundraising events£304k · 3%
Investments£107k · 1%
Other income£107k · 1%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Scottish Youth Hostels Association
Where it says it operates
Stirling
What causes is Hostelling Scotland registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development
Why is there no Clarity Score for Hostelling Scotland yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hostelling Scotland.
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The register data used for this profile lists Hostelling Scotland as a registered charity (number SC013138) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Hostelling Scotland's charity number?
Hostelling Scotland's charity number is SC013138. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC013138?
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What does Hostelling Scotland do?
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.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hostelling Scotland. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Hostelling Scotland?
Hostelling Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.hostellingscotland.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Hostelling Scotland's money come from?
Hostelling Scotland reported £10m total income for the year ending 31 January 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £9.9m (95%), trading and fundraising events £304k (3%), investments £107k (1%).
When was Hostelling Scotland registered as a charity?
Hostelling Scotland was entered on the register on 22 December 1941.