A little reassurance
before your first hello.
From “Can I come alone?” to “Is it really free?”
Here’s a little more about what we’re building.
The basics
What is Just Show Up?
A nonprofit community initiative in development, designed to help adults connect through friendly, free local activities. We’re starting with a Chelmsford, Essex preview and a model that could grow across the UK.
Is it really free?
Yes. Membership, platform bookings and participation will always be free. No adverts, commissions, subscriptions or compulsory purchases. Any future donation will be optional and completely separate from access.
Can I book something right now?
No. Every activity, date and host is an example. You can try a free demo RSVP, but it only saves a sample RSVP in this browser session. No place is reserved and no event is scheduled.
Is Just Show Up a registered charity?
CIO registration has not been verified. A Charitable Incorporated Organisation is the intended structure, but we do not currently claim registered charity status or display a charity number.
Your first hello
Can I come on my own?
That’s the idea. The proposed model is built around welcoming adults who arrive on their own, with a host to help make introductions. You will never need to bring a plus-one.
What if I feel nervous or don’t know what to say?
You’re welcome. Listening counts, there is no requirement to share personal information, and you can take a break or leave. Hosts will need training to support gentle introductions before live activities begin.
Who is it for?
The proposed launch community is for adults aged 18 and over who would like more local friendship and connection. People from different backgrounds and with different abilities are welcome. This is a friendship programme, not a dating or professional care service.
Can I bring a friend, carer or support person?
Our proposed approach welcomes access support. The arrangements, group size and any support-person places will need to be confirmed with the live organiser before booking. No real organiser is available through this preview.
Practical things
Are the activities accessible?
Access must be assessed for each activity. Current venues and routes are illustrative and have not been checked. Live listings must state step-free access, toilets, seating, route details and other relevant information, and provide a monitored route for access questions.
Where are activities held?
The preview uses example locations around Chelmsford. No venue, route, partnership or meeting point is confirmed. Please don’t travel to a sample activity.
Will there be activities near me elsewhere in the UK?
That is the longer-term vision. We will only add communities when suitable local people, venues, governance and safeguards are in place. The location filter shows Chelmsford examples only.
How do I cancel a demo RSVP?
Open My demo profile and choose Cancel demo RSVP beside the activity. Reset my demo also removes all sample RSVPs, saved activities and profile information from this browser’s session storage.
Are reminders or calendar invitations sent?
No emails, texts, reminders or calendar invitations are sent from this preview. Demo dates are examples and should not be treated as appointments.
Being part of it
How do I volunteer?
Explore our proposed roles and try the demo application. No application is sent or volunteer approved. Appropriate role descriptions, checks, induction, training and support will be required before live recruitment.
Can I donate?
Payments are disabled. Before optional donations open, legal status, financial governance, authorised payment configuration and fundraising information must be verified. Donations will never be required to join or book.
How does the demo profile work?
It is a private example stored in the current browser session. There is no login, public member directory or verified account. Use fictional details and do not share sensitive information.
How can I raise a safety concern?
There is no monitored reporting service in this preview. In an immediate UK emergency call 999. A monitored safeguarding, complaints and escalation route must be published before any live activity opens. See Safety & belonging for the proposed approach.