Is International Youth Hostel Federation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists International Youth Hostel Federation as a registered charity (number 306038) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 International Youth Hostel Federation's charity number?

International Youth Hostel Federation's charity number is 306038. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 306038?

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Does International Youth Hostel Federation have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to International Youth Hostel Federation?

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Registered charity · No. 306038

International Youth Hostel Federation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

International Youth Hostel Federation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, accommodation/housing, environment/conservation/heritage.

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What are the key facts about International Youth Hostel Federation?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 306038
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Federation
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.hihostels.com

Quick answer

International Youth Hostel Federation (number 306038) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 International Youth Hostel Federation do?

YOUTH TOURISM, OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. VIA ITS WHOLLY OWNED CHARITY, HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL, THE FEDERATION PROVIDES INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT TO ALL YOUTH HOSTEL ASSOCIATIONS, A GLOBAL ONLINE BOOKING SERVICE AT WWW.HIHOSTELS.COM, MONITORS HOSTEL STANDARDS AND OFFERS INTERNATIONAL TRAINING FOR VARIOUS ASPECTS OF HOSTELLING

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for International Youth Hostel Federation

Answers International Youth Hostel Federation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record International Youth Hostel Federation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 October 1970
Also known as: Hostelling International
Where it says it operates: Hertfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is International Youth Hostel Federation registered for?

Education/trainingAccommodation/housingEnvironment/conservation/heritage

Why is there no Clarity Score for International Youth Hostel Federation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score International Youth Hostel Federation. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to International Youth Hostel Federation?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is International Youth Hostel Federation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists International Youth Hostel Federation as a registered charity (number 306038) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 International Youth Hostel Federation's charity number?: International Youth Hostel Federation's charity number is 306038. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 306038?: Search 306038 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does International Youth Hostel Federation do?: YOUTH TOURISM, OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. VIA ITS WHOLLY OWNED CHARITY, HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL, THE FEDERATION PROVIDES INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT TO ALL YOUTH HOSTEL ASSOCIATIONS, A GLOBAL ONLINE BOOKING SERVICE AT WWW.HIHOSTELS.COM, MONITORS HOSTEL STANDARDS AND OFFERS INTERNATIONAL TRAINING FOR VARIOUS ASPECTS OF HOSTELLING
Does International Youth Hostel Federation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for International Youth Hostel Federation. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to International Youth Hostel Federation?: International Youth Hostel Federation's website listed in our register data is http://www.hihostels.com. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to International Youth Hostel Federation?: The register does not record International Youth Hostel Federation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was International Youth Hostel Federation registered as a charity?: International Youth Hostel Federation was entered on the register on 30 October 1970.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.