In memory gifts

Donate in memory of a loved one and help leave a lasting legacy

Donate in memory

Celebrate the life of a loved one by donating in their memory. There are many ways to honour the memory of someone special so their story can continue through their legacy.

Ways to remember someone special

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Create a tribute fund

  • Commemorate a loved one’s life and share their stories
  • Add photos and memories in a shared space
  • Free service provided in partnership with MuchLoved
  • You can also search for a tribute
Sunset over the beach

Create a funeral notice

  • Let guests know the details of the service and the wake or gathering
  • Collect donations in their honour and specify any requests
  • Free service provided in partnership with MuchLoved
Children running at YHA Whitby

Add to our dedication wall

  • Leave a public message on our dedication wall about a loved one
  • Choose whether to make a donation alongside your dedication
  • Free service provided in partnership with MuchLoved
School children doing archery at YHA Chester Trafford Hall

Dedicate a private donation

  • Make a donation and dedicate this in the name of a loved one
  • Your donation will help transform the lives of young people
  • Dedications are private and will not be shared outside of YHA
Children in Viking boat at YHA York residential

How your donation helps

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. Making a donation in memory of someone special will help us continue this work.

Other ways to support YHA

There are many different ways that you can help us to do more. Together we can transform young lives through travel, adventure and discovery by creating opportunities to explore, learn, share and grow.

Leave a gift in your will

From transforming young lives through adventure and travel to maintaining historically significant properties for future generations, gifts in wills are a hugely helpful support. Please consider leaving a gift in your will to help YHA. Together, we can achieve so much.

Make a one-off donation

We provide life-changing adventures for those who need them most. Give today and you could help transform a young person’s confidence and ambition forever. Find out how to donate today.

Give a regular gift

Just £10 a month can help children with challenging lives change their futures. Set up a direct debit today and help us to change lives forever.

Fundraise for us

Take on a new challenge you’ve always wanted to try or raise money for YHA through an activity you already love. You could even dedicate the money raised in a loved one’s name. Download our fundraising pack and find out more about how you could fundraise to support us.

Contact us

If you would like any more information, contact our Supporter Care team to find out more. We’re happy to help with any questions you may have.

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