YHA England & Wales
Alan Hinkes OBE | Mountaineer & YHA Ambassador
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From organised social walks and free resources to 20% off your stay and a free cuppa along the route, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
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Intro: 00:00
Who are YHA: 00:15
What drew you to YHA: 00:52
What made you want to give your time to YHA: 01:51
What difference does YHA make to society: 03:15
What does being a trustee involve: 04:37
Would you recommend becoming a trustee: 05:29
Do you find it personally rewarding: 06:22
Develop your career, transform young lives forever and have loads of fun along the way - sounds good to us!
Fancy working with us? Head over to tinyurl.com/5n77he6a to discover some fantastic opportunities.
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Our school residentials are tailor-made to meet the needs of your pupils and offer ways to inspire, motivate and challenge every member of your group, at great value prices. We can also help with bursaries for schools with high numbers of young people receiving pupil premium and free school meals.
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Our dedicated team is here to help you with your booking.
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Watch the video and download the report.
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The number of children living in poverty is on the rise. And more children are missing out on enriching experiences that have a lasting impact on their lives. You can help us make sure kids don’t miss out.
Watch our film to find out how much school residential trips mean to children. Please donate to our urgent appeal to fund trips for children whose families and schools cannot afford them.
Give what you can at bit.ly/3RYflQx
We’d be grateful if you’d share the film and help us spread the message that no child should be left behind.
From organised social walks and free resources to 25% off your stay and a free cuppa along the route, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
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Discover national treasures and hidden gems across England and Wales with YHA. We offer doorstep access to the nation’s most iconic landscapes and landmarks and have a range of accommodation available this season.
Let’s make this a summer to remember. Come and explore.
Bed in a shared room from £18 per night
Private rooms from £39 per night
YHA Camping & Cabins from £12 per night
YHA Exclusive Hire from £299 per night
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Generation Green is the first project to be delivered by the Access Unlimited coalition. Together, the partners have a combined reach of more than two million young people. This project is funded by the Government's Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England, the Environment Agency and Forestry Commission.
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Generation Green is the first project to be delivered by the Access Unlimited coalition. Together, the partners have a combined reach of more than two million young people. This project is funded by the Government's Green Recovery Challenge Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm's-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England, the Environment Agency and Forestry Commission.
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Together with Sport England and Channel Training, YHA have created an exciting opportunity to recruit six fully funded apprentice activity team members. We caught up with some of the applicants during their recruitment process at YHA Edale.
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“Since my late teens I have found myself drawn to wide open natural spaces at difficult times in my life. At that time it meant the local commons in London that I could access by foot or public transport. When my Grandad died and I found myself once again drawn to open space. Now I had my own transport I found myself regularly driving to spend hours alone by the sea.”
Iesha Small is a writer, charity strategist and former teacher, she blogs at ieshasmall.com.
YHA England and Wales have an exciting opportunity to recruit six fully funded Apprentice Activity Team Members for 13 months, working at our Peak District hostels, Edale and Castleton. The apprenticeships will commence mid-September 2021. Whilst employed by YHA the successful candidates will be working towards a Level 3 Outdoor Activity Instructor qualification with Channel training.
Applications are open to all, however, YHA have been awarded the funding for these apprenticeship posts by Sport England in a bid to specifically improve underrepresented groups within the outdoor activity instructor sector. Together, YHA and Sport England will be particularly interested in applications from underrepresented female and minority ethnic communities who wish to pursue careers in outdoor activities.
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Discover national treasures and hidden gems across England and Wales with YHA. We offer doorstep access to the nation’s most iconic landscapes and landmarks and have a range of accommodation available this season.
YHA Exclusive Hire is opening from 29th April, Private rooms and YHA Camping & Cabins is opening from 17th May 2021.
After a year to forget, let’s make this a summer to remember. Come and explore.
Private rooms from £29 per night
Camping & Cabins from £12 per night
Exclusive Hire from £299 per night
Private rooms; yha.org.uk/2021-private-rooms?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=summer_2021
YHA Camping & Cabins; yha.org.uk/2021-camping-cabins?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=summer_2021
Exclusive hire; exclusive-hire-yha.kigobook.com/collections/summer-holidays/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=summer_2021
Book direct with YHA for the best price; yha.org.uk
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We believe in the power of travel and adventure. To connect people to each other, to nature and the outdoors, to culture and to heritage.
YHA operates over 150 hostels throughout England and Wales — a community of shared spaces, open to all and for the benefit of everybody.
We are a leading social enterprise. A charity on a mission to enrich the lives of all, but especially young people, and improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.
We bring the adventure, for the first time, for a lifetime.
Because where you go changes who you become.
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We caught up with a group of young carers from Manchester as they tried new activities, made new friends and enjoyed some much-needed downtime at YHA Edale.
Here’s what it meant to them.
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Sources of statistics
Carer’s Trust: carers.org/about-us/about-young-carers
The Children’s Society: childrenssociety.org.uk/news-and-blogs/our-blog/facts-you-might-not-know-about-young-carers
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Like this and want to see more? Click the link for a longer version to find out about the bike, the training, his essential packs and the UCLAN study.
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Project90 will take 90 young people from 10 different regions across England and Wales on an epic adventure. As part of this ambitious fundraiser, YHA has launched Jump90, where 90 brave volunteers will take to the skies for an exhilarating skydive. Registration requires a £50 deposit. Your fundraising target will be £350.
yha.org.uk/jump90
In addition to the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, local attractions include the famous Wensleydale Creamery visitor centre, home of Real Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese, and the Dales Country Museum with exhibitions and activities all year round.
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YHA school trips create unique opportunities in stunning locations across England & Wales for young people from all backgrounds to experience amazing places, share extraordinary journeys, and take a different path through life.
We believe every young person should have the same chance to discover, learn and grow. So, when you choose YHA, you are helping to change young lives for the better.
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You’ll also be close to both Sycamore Gap and the Roman fort at Vindolanda and of course, the adjoining Discovery Centre with its innovative learning spaces and spectacular viewing platforms.
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Yugen Explore recently took over YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant for a weekend of hiking, paddle-boarding and making new friends, all to raise awareness of our campaign to save the hostel.
This grand old lakeside lodge has welcome more than half a million YHA guests but our beloved building is too tired to continue as a hostel without major building work.
We cannot guarantee its future without your help.
Donate now: getinvolved.yha.org.uk/fundraising/appeals/bryn
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The event was hosted at YHA Castleton Losehill Hall, perfectly situated in the heart of the Peak District. We were led on a scenic guided tour by two members of the YHA Castleton Losehill Hall team who took us up Losehill and across to Hollins Cross.
We returned to the hostel for Supper Club and board games.
Supper Club is a communal two course meal which encourages hostel guests to share their travelling experiences and meet fellow guests. This is the authentic hostel experience where travellers can bond over a delicious evening meal after a day of adventuring.
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YHA Dufton faces the pretty village green near to the Pennine Way, and is perfectly placed to give easy access to Cross Fell and High Cup Nick. The area is great for walking and cycling holidays or just a relaxing weekend break in a quiet village.
Book your stay; yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-dufton
The Pennine Way and Yorkshire Dales Cycle Way pass close by, making it a great option for walking and cycling holidays in the Dales.
Book your stay at; yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-malham
YHA Haworth is a Victorian Gothic Mansion that was built as the family home of a local mill owner. Inside the building the sweeping staircase, ornate painted glass, richly carved oak and plaster friezes hint at the building’s opulent past.
The hostel is well used by groups but it is also very popular with individuals, families and overseas travellers. We're ideally situated for backpackers travelling around the Hebden Bridge and Todmorden areas, and of course, the village is best known as home of the Bronte sisters.
Book your stay today; yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-haworth
YHA is a charity that transforms young lives forever through travel and real adventure.
We provide amazing places to stay and unique opportunities to explore. We fund stays for families and young people facing adversity so that everyone has the chance to gain new confidence, new skills and a new perspective on the world.
Everyone who stays at one of our hostels, cabins or campsites contributes to our work as a youth charity. That’s because the income we generate is reinvested back into our buildings and programmes, enabling us to achieve greater reach and impact on young people with challenging lives.
Everything we do is in the spirit and service of our charitable object:
"To help all, especially young people of limited means, to a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside, and appreciation of the cultural values of towns and cities, particularly by providing youth hostels or other accommodation for them in their travels, and thus to promote their health, recreation and education."
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This is available in all of our catered hostels so, whether you're staying as a guest, or just passing by, pop in and grab a cuppa and a cake for just £3.95. Short of time? We'll even wrap up your cake and give you your cuppa in a disposable cup to take away!
find out more; yha.org.uk/special-offers/cuppa-and-a-cake
Our 2019 Showcase Event and AGM was a huge success, complete with inspiring speeches by guests Sir Chris Bonington CBE and adventurer and broadcaster Phoebe Smith.
At the event, we celebrated the achievements of the last twelve months with the publication of our impact review. And we looked ahead to the next twelve, launching a conversation document outlining our direction of travel as we progress towards our 90th anniversary.
Keep the conversation going here: bit.ly/2JH0TeY
The beauty of our properties rarely come from the buildings alone. And YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant is the perfect example of this. Its location in the Snowdonia National Park, its proximity to the highest heights and the deepest valleys. It’s just breath-taking. Sir Chris Bonington is a big fan of the area.
But we need your help to save Bryn. We have big plans for this hostel to make sure its interior matches its spectacular setting. If we achieve our fundraising target, we’ll be able to make a number of much-needed changes to Bryn.
www.yha.org.uk/give/bryn
Registered Charity No. 306122
YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant sits in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, in a truly breath-taking location on the shores of Llyn Gwynant. We have big plans for this hostel to make sure its interior matches its spectacular setting. If we achieve our fundraising target, we’ll be able to make a number of much-needed changes to Bryn. With the changes we have planned, we hope to create our first five-star hostel in North Wales – a rating that would reflect the scope of this project and the love that we have for this beautiful place.
Help us save YHA Bryn Gwynant - www.yha.org.uk/give/bryn
Registered Charity No. 306122
YHA Coniston Coppermines has recently benefited from a £200,000 refurbishment and is looking better than ever. Reconfiguring the accommodation here has created two new bedrooms, and additional toilets and showers – making more room for guests to make the most of a stay in this most special setting. With a lick of paint throughout and new furniture, the hostel offers cosy comfort and a warm, friendly welcome.
yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-coniston-coppermines
YHA Street is our oldest hostel still in operation, however after its £300,000 investment this year it’s looking fresher than ever. The hostel is now equipped with a spectacular self-catering kitchen, a cosy snug, reconfigured washroom facilities, and upgraded furniture and décor throughout.
yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-street
YHA Holmbury St Mary has benefitted from a £250,000 investment and it’s looking good. The spacious lounge has had a complete makeover and we’ve added a brand-new bar area where you can enjoy something refreshing at the end of the day. The hostel is lucky enough to find itself in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty whilst being just 30 miles from London. What more could you want?
yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-holmbury-st-mary-surrey-hills
With £100,000 invested into YHA Helvellyn, it’s never looked better. We’ve revamped the social spaces, improved the amenities, replaced the furniture, and refreshed the reception area. This, alongside the picture-perfect views, make this the ideal spot to enjoy your get-away in the Lakes.
yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-helvellyn
YHA Bath is a gorgeous, grade ll Italian mansion which received £2.5 million investment. The hostel’s had a makeover throughout and now boasts a brand new environmentally friendly annexe. Built from sustainable construction materials and featuring some snazzy energy saving features, the new annexe is an important step in our commitment to make our properties as green as our logo.
yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-bath
Jo stayed at YHA Snowdon Bryn Gwynant on the biggest day of her life. Since the age of 12, she has suffered from chronic and debilitating pain. It’s got in the way of everything she loves to do. But five years ago, she took on the biggest mountain in England and Wales as part of her recovery journey. Watch Jo tell her story.
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Registered Charity No. 306122
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This is it. Summer’s finally here. And with it, hazy, crazy memories of summers gone-by. Never-ending days spent exploring sun-dappled forests, paddling in the shallows, guzzling picnics in the shade and protecting your ice cream cone from over-zealous seagulls.
For almost 90 years, YHA has been at the heart of summer holidays. Summer adventures create indelible memories that last long after the leaves start to fall. And this summer we want to help you make more.
With rooms starting from just £39 per night between July and September in the most tantalising places in England and Wales, your summer holiday will be as affordable as it will be spectacular.
Book now - yha.org.uk/summer
YHA Ambassador Alex Staniforth and YHA Operations Manager Paul Howlett are both taking on epic challenges to raise money to open up a world of possibilities for young people.
➡️ Donate to support Alex's marathon run: justgiving.com/fundraising/greentriangle
➡️ Donate to support Paul's epic adventure: justgiving.com/fundraising/paul-howlett3


