hostels not licensed for the sale of alcohol, the previous policy on bring-your-own continues. The majority of youth hostels have been licensed to sell alcohol since 2010 and some have a bar. Schools Pre war, groups of children aged 11–18 were welcome at hostels as long as they were under the supervision of a responsible leader. All bookings had to be made in advance. Apart from price no other concession was made to these groups. They were still expected to move on from hostel to hostel and for this reason this type of business became known as School Journey Parties (SJP). After the war YHA realised the potential of providing not just accommodation to school parties and youth groups but educational facilities as well. This scheme Youth Hostels for Health and Education, started in 1953 and was the forerunner of the services offered today. In 2008, 27% of overnight stays with YHA were as part of organised school trips. YHA provides financial support via its bursary scheme, Breaks for Kids, for groups of young people to take part in educational or recreational visits. In 2013 YHA awarded grants totalling £238,000, providing 5,754 funded trips for young people. See also List of past and present youth hostels in England and Wales Notes Footnotes References External links YHA (England & Wales) Official Site Hostelling International Official Site Hostelling International member associations Organisations based in Derbyshire Youth organizations established in 1930 Tourism in England Tourism in Wales Walking in the United Kingdom Youth organisations based in the United Kingdom 1930 establishments in the United Kingdom