Our unforgettable school residentials inspire pupils to achieve extraordinary things while improving teamwork, communication, personal achievement and life skills.
Our residentials create an inclusive space for young people to thrive through hands-on experiences in breathtaking places.
We believe every child should have the same chance to discover, explore and grow. Every young person deserves to know what it is like to dip their toes in the sea for the first time, watch the sun set over the city skyline and wander through lush green meadows. That’s why we’re committed to providing bursary support for eligible schools through our support for schools.
Eligibility criteria
Primary schools, secondary schools, special schools, schools offering alternative provision and colleges can apply for our bursaries.
You may be eligible for a bursary if either:
- your school or college is based in area of high social deprivation
- your school or college has high numbers (upwards of 30%) of children receiving pupil premium or free school meals
Apply for a bursary
YHA offers a range of support schemes for schools and colleges that are struggling to meet the costs of a residential.
If your school or college is in an area of high deprivation with upwards of 30% of pupils in your group in receipt of free school meals or pupil premium, then please make an enquiry and we’ll get in touch (terms apply).
Funding support for home education networks
Those in home education networks can apply for our Breaks Programme.
We transform young lives forever
You’re never far away from YHA. We offer schools a wide range of outdoor learning opportunities across England and Wales. Engage your students with real, hands-on experiences and extraordinary learning opportunities in inspiring locations. Find out more about YHA school trips.
Taking part in a residential visit is the highlight of our pupils’ time at primary school. Twenty or so years since we began visiting YHA Ironbridge Coalport, former pupils still tell me how much they learnt and how much they enjoyed it. It’s so important that every child gets to take part regardless of background, finances and previous experience. The social skills, problem solving and personal development opportunities that such trips offer are huge. We’re so grateful to YHA for raising funds and assisting with costs to ensure that no child misses out.
Support our no child left behind appeal
YHA is a charity and social enterprise. We rely on support to help fund our school and college bursaries. Thank you to everyone who has donated over the years. We couldn’t do it without you.
If you would like to help fund adventures for those that need them most, please give what you can to our no child left behind appeal today.