Getting started
From signing up to joining your first group — the basics in one friendly tour.
- Register free (no card needed)
- Add a photo and a few words about you
- Find groups and join — public or private
How GatherUK Works
Find groups near you, join for free, and RSVP in a few clicks
GatherUK is free for members — always. Watch a short video or follow the four steps below to find your people and book your first gathering.
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Find groups
Search by postcode or county and browse groups that feel like your kind of people.
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Join
Public groups — one click. Private groups — send a request and the organiser will approve you.
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RSVP
See what is on, book your place, and get a reminder so you do not forget.
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Turn up
Meet neighbours, share photos from the day, and stay in touch with your groups.
Video guides
Your groups & events
Everything you have coming up, in one calm place.
- My Groups & Events — your personal schedule
- RSVP, guests, and paid events when needed
- Maps, reminders, and photo galleries
Staying safe & in control
Heads up: Some screens in this video look a little different today, but the safety tools work the same way.
Simple tools so you choose who can message you — and how to report anything that feels off.
- Contact-first messaging
- Block and report
- Built with UK privacy in mind
Running a group instead?
Video walkthroughs, written guides, and migration help for Group Admins live in the organisers' handbook — not here.