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Discover local walking, social, hobby, and community groups across the UK. Always free for members. No paywalls. No nonsense.

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Local Groups, Built for UK Communities

  • Always Free For Members Join groups, RSVP to events, and use every feature — forever, at no cost.
  • Postcode-Perfect Genuinely Local Search by postcode or county — no global noise, no ghost groups.
  • Safe & Private Your Data, Protected UK GDPR compliant. Your data is never sold or shared.
  • 200+Events organised through GatherUK
  • HundredsMembers already using GatherUK
  • MultipleActive communities across UK counties

Find Local Groups — The UK's Member-First Meetup Alternative.

GatherUK is a non-profit platform built for people who want to find and join local groups — walking clubs, hobby circles, volunteer teams, and neighbourhood meetups. Search by postcode or county, join free, and RSVP to events without paywalls or corporate noise.

Many UK communities are moving here from Meetup. Members always join free; group organisers get fair pricing and simple tools when they need them. Browse the group directory or read more about GatherUK as a Meetup alternative.

Up and Running in Three Steps

Join Free

Create your account and become part of our community.

Join Free

Find Groups

Search by postcode to see what's happening near you.

Find Groups

Connect

RSVP to an event, meet your neighbours, and join in.

Want to Start a New Group?

GatherUK gives Group Admins the tools to run events, manage members, and keep things simple — for just £5/month after a 3-month free trial. No shareholders. No price hikes.

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Works Like an App — No App Store Needed.

GatherUK is designed to run perfectly in your mobile browser. There is nothing to download—just tap "Add to Home Screen" in your browser menu, and you'll have quick, one-tap access to your groups whenever you're on the go.

Watch how to add GatherUK to your home screen (YouTube short)

What We Believe

  • Simplicity First

    We strip away the complexity. If a feature doesn't make organising easier, it doesn't belong.

  • Community-Led

    Built for UK groups, by people in the UK. We focus on local connections, not corporate scale.

  • Privacy by Design

    Your data is yours. We don't sell it, we don't track you, and we're registered with the ICO.

  • No Ads, Ever

    A clean, distraction-free space. We're funded by organisers, not advertisers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GatherUK free for members?

Yes — completely and permanently. Joining groups, browsing events, RSVPing, and using the messaging features costs members nothing. We believe local connection should be accessible to everyone, regardless of budget.

How do I find groups near me?

Our search is built around UK postcodes and counties — not a global map that treats Nottingham and New York as equally relevant. Enter your location and you'll see groups that are genuinely local to you.

Is GatherUK a Meetup alternative?

Yes — if you used Meetup to discover local groups, GatherUK works the same way for members: browse the directory, join groups free, and RSVP to events. Many UK communities are moving here from Meetup; membership stays free forever.

Can I join more than one group?

Yes. You can join as many groups as you like. Each group has its own events, members, and calendar — your profile keeps everything together in one place so you always know what's coming up.

How do I RSVP to an event?

Once you've joined a group, open the event page and choose how many people are attending (you can include guests if the Group Admin allows them). For free events, click "Confirm RSVP". For paid events, complete the checkout through Stripe when the organiser has connected their account.

Is my personal information safe?

Absolutely. Your data is protected by industry-standard encryption and will never be sold or used for invasive advertising. We are a registered UK non-profit (ICO Ref: ZC101550) built on the principle that your data belongs to you—not to advertisers.

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The Word is Spreading

UK press coverage and announcements about GatherUK.

GatherUK is a UK non-profit built by Steve, a volunteer organiser in Nottinghamshire. Read his story — the motivation behind why he started GatherUK, in his own words.