150 hostels | 45 campsites | one aim: to make adventure available to all. We are YHA. Because where you go changes who you become. #LiveMoreYHA
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Today, YHA holds its Annual General Meeting. Our Chair Margaret Hart opens by welcoming our Company Members, introducing our 2024-25 achievements and our ongoing efforts to ensure YHA arrives at its centenary in 2030 and beyond relevant, financially sustainable and impactful.
We're delighted to be joined by Nisbah Hussain from the Muslim Youth Alliance, who gives an inspiring speech about the value of YHA in opening the opportunities and benefits of the outdoors to all.
“It shows young people a version of themselves they may never have seen before.”
ALT Nisbah Hussain from the Muslim Youth Alliance speaks at a lectern in front of the YHA logo at the YHA AGM.
Our Chief Executive @JamesBlakeYHA reports how we've extended access to young people from disadvantaged communities and refreshed our strategy to be clearer about the specific aspects of wellbeing we will improve: confidence, connection and belonging
#OutdoorsForAll #LiveMoreYHA
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Come and talk to @chesterzoo about their exciting Network for Nature project.
Cafe open for refreshments & cakes. @YHAOfficial
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Writer, journalist & walking expert @PeakMcCloy leads the Walks Programme for @YHAOfficial and is author of new Peak District short walks. Former Chair of the National Park, he brings deep insight into Britain’s great outdoors. #NatureWriting #PennineWay60
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We can’t afford to weaken National Park protections ⚠️
But there are rumours that some in Westminster want to remove the Protected Landscapes duty, the only real power to secure action for nature
We can't let 30 years of campaigning go down the drain
bit.ly/46Hh3iX
Dear @Keir_Starmer: Act now to unlock access to nature for every young person.
The benefits are proven — confidence, resilience, wellbeing. But access is privileged. We urge Government to guarantee outdoor learning residentials for all.
Our letter: bit.ly/48gWH16
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Our Devon Retreat is BACK!!
3 days of adventure, community & reflection.
Find out more and book now: activeinclusionnetwork.com/e…
The Government’s £88m investment in youth services is welcome — but it doesn’t go far enough to improve access to outdoor experiences that transform young people’s lives. 🌿
Chief Executlive @JamesBlakeYHA responds to today’s announcement:
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We’re backing young people
£88 million to expand and improve youth services across the country, helping deliver better access to safe spaces, support networks, and skills-building opportunities for young people - wherever they live
More info ⬇️
gov.uk/government/news/prime…
ALT graphic reading 'deliver you, £88 million to expand youth services, better access to safe spaces, support networks you can count on, skills-building for your future, more opportunities for young people'
As the National Youth Strategy takes shape, outdoor learning must be at its heart — not an afterthought. Every child deserves access to nature-rich residential experiences — not just the fortunate few. 🌱
"My God, how I love youth hostels." - us too! Read this to find out why they're such fun.
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Have a listen to this great podcast episode about the joys of hostelling, in which Aaron, our manager at @YHABorrowdale talks all about life running a brilliant youth hostel in the Lake District🏞️🥾💚
New for Friday! CS#149 Hostelling in the Lakes. Lovely round-table chat with Aaron from @YHAOfficial Borrowdale, and Christine and Charlie from Elterwater Hostel. Among many topics, we chat history, friendships, great hostels... and sticky toffee pudding. countrystride.co.uk/single-p…
We welcome the decision to exempt children staying in hostels, campsites and outdoor centres in Wales from the proposed visitor levy. But we regret it being hiked for adults. Everyone needs to have access to adventure for the 1st time and a lifetime ⛺🏞️👣
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