Penpa – Communities & Events

Penpa

About this app

Penpa makes running in-person groups simple.
Whether you’re a community organisation, support group, family hub, charity or activity provider, Penpa gives you one easy place to share events, manage members and keep everyone updated.

No more juggling booking tools, email lists, WhatsApp chats or Facebook groups.
With Penpa, everything happens in one organised, private space.

⭐ For organisers

• Create your own “Nest” (group space)
Set up your group in seconds and invite members instantly.

• Share events with ease
Add times, locations, details and updates — all members get notified.

• Manage attendance
See who’s attending, mark attendance on the day, and keep accurate records.

• Post updates & resources
Share news, reminders, links, documents and anything your group needs.

• Flexible membership tiers
Choose the features that fit your group’s size and needs.

👨‍👩‍👧 For members & parents

• Always know what’s on
Events appear clearly in your feed with times, maps and reminders.

• Quick, simple attendance
Let organisers know you’re coming with one tap.

• Private, trusted spaces
Only your group sees your posts, events and messages.

• Everything in one place
No more searching through chats or emails for info.

🔒 Private, safe & built for real communities

Penpa is designed for groups who meet in person — local communities, charities, hubs, support groups, children’s activities, classes and more.
Your data stays private, organised and secure.

🌱 Growing with your community

Penpa is used by council-funded Family Hubs, community groups, early-years providers and parent support organisations across the UK.

We’re here to make running your group easier — so you can focus on helping your community thrive.

📲 Get started today

Download Penpa, create your Nest and invite your members.
Your group, events and community — all in one place.

What’s new

Introduction of payment services to Nest events. Admins can now set an event as paid, and members can now book and pay through the event.