Our impact
Travel and adventure connect people to each other, to nature and the outdoors, to culture and heritage. These connections improve health and wellbeing; build essential skills for work and life; and nurture respect for the environment.
Through our places, programmes and activities, we create opportunities for everybody to make these connections. Welcoming solo travellers, families, groups and schools to our amazing properties in exceptional locations, we deliver memorable, meaningful experiences that have a measurable impact.
Annual report 2023/24
YHA’s annual report for 2023/24 reviews the income and impact achieved in the financial year ending 29th February 2024.
In the report you’ll find:
- news of how we’ve achieved Year 1 of our Recovery Plan — which is based on growth, savings and network changes
- inspiring stories of impact and information on the innovative programmes and activities through which we’re connecting people to each other, the outdoors, nature and heritage
- our financial statements for the year
Generation Green
Generation Green
In 2021/22, as part of the Access Unlimited coalition, YHA delivered the 16-month Generation Green project.
Hear from the people involved in this ground-breaking initiative — including thousands of young people who’ve been connected to nature by opportunities delivered across England.
Reports from previous years
Annual report 2022/23
This report takes you through YHA’s continued return to recovery in the context of significant external challenges. With the reopening of hostel spaces following COVID lockdown closures, the charity faced a perfect storm of economic shocks and the squeeze of the cost-of-living crisis.
Annual report 2021/22
The report for 2021/22 describes how we set out on the road to recovery in the wake of the pandemic. In the report you’ll read about the projects that delivered impact in arguably the most challenging year in the charity’s history.
Reports from previous years
COVID stories
Following the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent travel restrictions, we found new ways to make a difference and assist in the national effort. YHA’s journey from March 2020 to February 2021 is told from our people’s perspective in COVID stories.
Impact review 2019/20
In 2019/20 more than 1 million people accessed the benefits of travel and adventure through YHA. Our review for that period shows what our charity achieved in its best ever year for income and impact, while celebrating its 90th anniversary.
Real stories
Our publications contain a wealth of impact evidence and so many inspiring personal stories. We’ve brought a number of these to life with our videos. Take a look at the selection below or visit YHATV on YouTube to find our full video library.
Featured videos
Young carers
Young carers look after someone at home who is unable to manage due to illness or disability. Watch as a group of young carers experience an amazing residential as part of our YHA Breaks Programme. They were able to try exciting activities, make new friends and enjoy some much-needed downtime at YHA Buttermere.
Featured videos
Saif and Atheer
Saif and his father fled to the UK from Syria, clinging to the underside of a lorry. They were granted asylum three years ago yet only reunited with the rest of their family last summer. Look at what happened when the family joined other families facing hardship, on a free activity weekend.
Featured videos
MYHRE syndrome families
MYHRE syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the SMAD4 gene. Only 60 cases of MYHRE syndrome have been reported worldwide. YHA helped 10 families create lasting memories and connect with each other so they no longer feel alone.
Featured videos
Fred
At six weeks old Fred was diagnosed with a progressive eye condition that may eventually cost him his sight. Now eight, Fred’s on a mission to see as much as possible while he can. Thanks to our supporters, Fred’s family made precious memories on a much-needed break to YHA Boggle Hole.
Featured videos
Pitcheroak Sixth Form
Staying away from home for the first time is a big deal, especially for those with additional learning needs. For students at Pitcheroak Sixth Form, that milestone moment came when they went on a break to YHA Cheddar. Here’s what it meant to them.
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Support YHA
Thanks to our supporters, our targeted programmes are reaching those with the fewest opportunities and the most to gain from travel and adventure. Can you help us do more?