Pax Lodge

What Pax Lodge does

Pax Lodge is a registered charity (No. 1159255, England & Wales) and one of five World Centres operated by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Founded in 1991 and based in Hampstead, London, it provides residential accommodation, event hosting, and educational programme services to the international Girl Guides and Girl Scouts community, as well as to visiting groups, families, and individuals drawn to the World Centre experience.

The core offering is a combination of group accommodation, structured programme activities, event hire, and add-on experiences delivered from a single fixed asset in London. There is no proprietary technology platform described in the input; the operational model centres on a physical hostel-style venue with supporting staff and volunteer infrastructure. Pax Lodge operates within a broader WAGGGS ecosystem that includes four other World Centres (Our Cabaña in Mexico, Our Chalet in Switzerland, Sangam in India, and Kusafiri in Africa), each serving a similar function in their respective regions.

Pax Lodge generates revenue through four principal streams: event and programme fees, accommodation bookings, donations and Friends Membership contributions, and activity add-ons. Pricing is segmented across Group bookings (10+ guests), Individual/Family pay-as-you-go stays, and a Friends Membership scheme for supporters. As a non-profit, surpluses are reinvested into charitable activities rather than distributed, and the organisation is governed under UK charity law with WAGGGS acting as the parent body.

Name

Pax Lodge

Legal name

Pax Lodge

Website

https://paxlodge.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pax Lodge is a London-based WAGGGS World Centre providing accommodation, events, and educational programmes to the international Girl Guides and Girl Scouts community since 1991.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Hostel Accommodation and Educational Hospitality Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Student & Youth Hostels (Youth Organization/HI-style) (THAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

In-Country Placement, Homestay & On-Ground Coordination Services (EDAIAGAM)

Keywords

• Youth hostel accommodation
• Leadership development programmes
• Group event hosting
• Scouting conference facilities
• International cultural exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Event and Programme Fees: Revenue from hosting leadership programmes, international events, and activities for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Events include leadership programmes, cultural exchange, and adventure activities in London.
2. Accommodation Services: Overnight stays and accommodation services for groups, families, and individual guests visiting the World Centre.
3. Donations and Friends Membership: Friends of Pax Lodge membership programme with annual giving levels (£40+). One-off donations also accepted to support girls and young women from around the world access World Centre experiences.
4. Activity Add-ons: Additional revenue from optional activities including flag ceremonies, pinning ceremonies, Pax Lodge Challenge, challenges around London, evening programmes, and International Adventure Day.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pax Lodge provides overnight accommodation, international events, leadership development programmes, conference facilities, and day visitor activities at its Hampstead, London site for Girl Guides, Girl Scouts, families, and affiliated youth groups worldwide. As one of five WAGGGS World Centres, it delivers experiential learning, cultural exchange, and international friendship opportunities alongside paid hospitality services. Additional revenue comes from optional paid activities (flag ceremonies, pinning ceremonies, challenges, evening programmes) and donations through the Friends of Pax Lodge membership programme.

Product overview

Pax Lodge is one of five WAGGGS World Centres, offering hospitality services for Girl Guides, Girl Scouts, and youth groups. The core offering consists of accommodation services (dormitory and group lodging), international events and leadership programmes, conference facilities for meetings and trainings, and day visitor activities including tours and cultural programmes. The centre is located in Hampstead, North West London, and is the third World Centre established in London following Our Ark (1939) and Olave House (1959). Pax Lodge opened in 1991 and forms part of a global network including Our Chalet (Switzerland), Nuestra Cabaña (Mexico), Sangam (India), and Kusafiri (Ghana).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pax Lodge World Centre Accommodation Overnight lodging services for Girl Guides, Girl Scouts, families, and groups visiting London, including dormitory accommodations and conference facilities in the North West London suburb of Hampstead.
• Pax Lodge Events and Programmes International events, leadership programmes, and cultural activities including morning and evening programmes, self-guided challenges around London, and extended tours of Pax Lodge and the city.
• Conference and Meeting Facilities Conference rooms available for hire for meetings, trainings, and events with audiovisual equipment and catering options.
• Day Visitor Activities Day visitor programmes including guided tours, activities, and cultural experiences for individuals and groups not staying overnight.
• Birthday Parties Celebration packages for birthday parties held at Pax Lodge facilities.
• Pax Lodge Challenge Badge Programme A challenge badge programme that participants can earn during their visit to Pax Lodge, priced at £5 per person.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pax Lodge has been operating since 1991 as the third World Centre in London

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WAGGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPax Lodge is an integral part of WAGGGS, operating as one of five World Centres. WAGGGS is the largest movement for girls and young women in the world, providing the organizational framework, global network, and mission alignment for all World Centre operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Girl Scouts of the USA: National US member organisation within the WAGGGS movement that sends groups to Pax Lodge for international experiences. Comparable on the Guiding/Scouting mission and group residential programming, but does not operate a London centre itself.
• Girlguiding UK: UK national member organisation of WAGGGS running events, training, and residential experiences for Girl Guides. Drives a significant share of Pax Lodge's UK demand and shares the mission, but does not itself operate a London World Centre.

Direct peers

• Nuestra Cabaña: WAGGGS World Centre in Mexico delivering accommodation, events, and leadership programmes for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Operates the same mission and product model as Pax Lodge from a different region.
• Our Chalet: WAGGGS World Centre in Switzerland offering accommodation, leadership programmes, and international events for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Direct sibling to Pax Lodge within the same five-centre global network.
• Kusafiri: WAGGGS World Centre in Ghana providing accommodation and programmes for Girl Guides/Scouts. Same charitable operating structure and shared customer pool as Pax Lodge.
• Sangam World Centre: WAGGGS World Centre in India offering group lodging, programmes, and events to the global Girl Guiding/Scouting community. Comparable operating model and customer base to Pax Lodge.

Emerging players

• Scout Association (UK): UK scouting organisation operating its own activity centres and residential programmes. Partial overlap on youth-group residentials and adventure programmes, though its mission and centres sit outside WAGGGS.

Broad incumbents

• Youth Hostels Association (England & Wales): UK-based network of youth hostels providing group and family accommodation across England and Wales. Comparable on dormitory-style lodging and youth-group market, with London-area properties competing for similar bookings.
• YMCA England & Wales: Long-established charity offering accommodation, conferences, and youth programmes across the UK. Overlaps with Pax Lodge on group lodging, conference hire, and youth-focused mission, but operates a broader portfolio across many locations.
• Hostelling International: Global federation of youth hostels offering budget accommodation to travellers, including youth groups. Comparable on group lodging and dormitory stays, but operates commercially across many cities rather than as a single mission-driven youth-organisation centre.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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