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title: "International Youth Hostel Federation — check charity number 306038 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is International Youth Hostel Federation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 306038. Education/training charity based in Federation. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/international-youth-hostel-federation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:34:29.180Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

International Youth Hostel Federation is a registered charity (number 306038) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; accommodation/housing; environment/conservation/heritage. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about International Youth Hostel Federation?

Registered charity number

306038

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Federation

Website

[www.hihostels.com](http://www.hihostels.com/)

## 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

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. International Youth Hostel Federation is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=international-youth-hostel-federation&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.hihostels.com/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is International Youth Hostel Federation a legitimate charity?

Yes. International Youth Hostel Federation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 306038) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is http://www.hihostels.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/306038).