GatherUK was born from a simple belief: organising groups and bringing communities together shouldn't cost a fortune. We're here to make community building accessible, affordable, and focused on what matters most - the people.
The Problem We Saw
For years, organisers across the UK have faced the same challenges:
- High Costs: Monthly fees that eat into group budgets and limit what organisers can offer
- Platform Limitations: Features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to run successful groups
- Lack of UK Focus: Global platforms that don't understand UK communities, postcodes, or local needs
- Poor Support: Slow responses and limited help when organisers need it most
- Rigid Systems: One-size-fits-all approaches that don't work for diverse group needs
Our Vision
We envisioned a platform where:
💰 Affordable Pricing
Free for members to join and attend events. Groups have affordable subscription options that are much lower than Meetup, with all features included.
🇬🇧 UK-Focused
Built specifically for UK communities, with proper postcode support, location search, and understanding of local needs.
🛠️ Full-Featured
All the tools you need - event management, RSVPs, messaging, payments, photo galleries - all included in group subscriptions.
👥 Community First
Designed around real community needs, with features that help organisers build thriving, engaged groups.
What Makes Us Different
1. Built for UK Communities
Unlike global platforms, GatherUK understands UK-specific needs:
- Proper UK postcode integration and location search
- Understanding of UK event culture and community needs
- GDPR compliant with UK data protection focus
- Support for UK payment methods (Stripe, PayPal)
- Local community focus rather than global competition
2. Affordable & Transparent
We believe in fair, transparent pricing:
- Free for members - join groups and attend events at no cost
- Affordable group subscriptions - much lower than Meetup's fees
- All features included - no premium tiers or locked functionality
- Transparent pricing - clear costs with no hidden fees
- Value-focused - more features for less money
3. Organiser-Focused
Every feature is designed with organisers in mind:
- Easy group creation and management
- Powerful event tools including recurring events
- Comprehensive RSVP management and analytics
- Built-in payment processing for subscriptions and events
- Member management and communication tools
- Photo galleries to showcase your group
4. Modern Technology
We've built GatherUK with the latest technology:
- Progressive Web App (PWA) - works like a native app on any device
- Fast, responsive design that works on all screen sizes
- Dark mode for comfortable viewing
- Accessibility features for all users
- Regular updates and improvements based on user feedback
Our Commitment
To Organisers
We're committed to providing you with an affordable platform for organising your groups. Your success is our success, and we'll continue to add features and improvements based on what you need.
To Members
We're committed to making it easy for you to find and join groups in your area. Our platform is designed to help you discover communities that match your interests and connect with like-minded people.
To UK Communities
We're committed to strengthening UK communities by making it easier and more affordable to organise groups. We believe that strong local communities make for a stronger UK.
The Impact We Want to Make
Our goal is to help:
- Organisers save money with affordable subscription options
- Groups get started that might struggle with expensive platform fees
- Members find and join local groups easily and for free
- Communities across the UK connect and grow
- Make community organising accessible to everyone
Join Our Mission
Whether you're an experienced organiser or just starting your first group, GatherUK is here to support you. We believe that bringing people together shouldn't cost a fortune, and we're building the platform to prove it.
Ready to Build Your Community?
Join GatherUK today and be part of a movement to make community organising accessible to everyone.
Questions or Feedback?
We're always looking to improve. If you have questions, suggestions, or feedback, we'd love to hear from you. Your input helps us build a better platform for everyone.