--- title: "International Youth Hostel Federation — charity 306038" description: "International Youth Hostel Federation (charity 306038). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/international-youth-hostel-federation retrieved: 2026-09-21T04:25:26.258Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer International Youth Hostel Federation is listed as a registered charity (number 306038) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training; accommodation/housing; environment/conservation/heritage. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about International Youth Hostel Federation? Registered charity number 306038 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) 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 ## 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 2026-09-08. 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? 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to International Youth Hostel Federation? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [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? 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=306038&subId=0).