INTERNATIONAL YOUTH HOSTEL FEDERATION
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.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves stood at £1.5m, which is 12% above the upper threshold of £1.38m set by the charity's own reserves policy. The charity reported a net surplus of £1,253 for the year, driven by investment gains, while unrestricted funds totalled £1,548,159.
What the accounts disclose
“In 2024 the total remuneration for the CEO during the year was £87,270”
“89% of Income (2023: 88%) is represented by fees invoiced to Member Associations for various programmes: Annual Membership, HI-Q, Conference and Hihostels.com.” — page 13
“Hostelling International has a wholly owned subsidiary, Hostelling International Trading Limited, which has remained dormant since its incorporation” — page 24
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Abdusalam El Elarabi Abuehmaera
- Alan Bourne
- Dr Uwe Boehm
- Hussain Ali Alhababi
- Miguel Perestrello
- Nicole Marie Sandoval
- Sanni Helena Viirto
- Stephan Kurmann
- Tom De Bruyckere
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £742k | £851k |
| 31/12/2023 | £633k | £632k |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.6m | £629k |
| 31/12/2021 | £744k | £782k |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.1m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is INTERNATIONAL YOUTH HOSTEL FEDERATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves stood at £1.5m, which is 12% above the upper threshold of £1.38m set by the charity's own reserves policy. The charity reported a net surplus of £1,253 for the year, driven by investment gains, while unrestricted funds totalled £1,548,159. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of INTERNATIONAL YOUTH HOSTEL FEDERATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band.
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|---|---|---|
| Anglo American Foundation | 1 | £591k |
| THE BURBERRY FOUNDATION | 1 | £180k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £138k |
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £135k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £83k |
| THE PILGRIM TRUST | 1 | £50k |
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Charities like this
- THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FOUNDATION
- YHA (ENGLAND AND WALES)
- YOUTH FEDERATION LIMITED
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOUSE
- THE YOUTH ASSOCIATION
- YMCA Cheshire Limited
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL YOUTH HOSTEL FEDERATION | £742k | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FOUNDATION | £2.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| YHA (ENGLAND AND WALES) | £66.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH FEDERATION LIMITED | £2.1m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOUSE | £7.5m | — | 6 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE YOUTH ASSOCIATION | £805k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |