01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC013138
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Operations cover all or most of Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 131
- Postcode
- FK8 2JA
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
Inspire everyone, especially young people , to explore and experience Scotland , developing their skills for life , learning and work through a network of purpose-driven , low cost hostelling accommodation. Committed to giving back , we provide much needed breaks for young people and families who otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity , helping them to achieve a better balance in life and improve their own personal wellbeing.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
- the advancement of public participation in sport
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Other defined groups
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
- Other charities or voluntary bodies
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The company's objects are the advancement of education, for the public benefit, by helping all, but especially young people, to experience and appreciate the Scottish countryside, environment, natural heritage and places of historic and cultural interest in Scotland, and through the promotion of their health, recreation and education, particularly by providing low cost accommodation for them on their travels
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 January 2025 | £10,720,750 | £10,047,490 | 131 | 14 October 2025 |
| 31 January 2024 | £10,032,371 | £9,291,251 | 131 | 18 October 2024 |
| 31 January 2023 | £8,407,404 | £7,441,058 | 131 | 13 October 2023 |
| 31 January 2022 | £4,656,673 | £4,804,351 | 131 | 11 October 2022 |
| 31 January 2021 | £3,658,477 | £4,438,877 | 131 | 26 October 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 7 Glebe Crescent, Stirling
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.hostellingscotland.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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