Groupia, a company specializing in organizing stag and hen do parties, has entered administration after 24 years of operation. The business, founded in 1999, ceased trading following the appointment of administrators on June 16, 2026, as confirmed by documents published on June 22.
Administrators Appointed
Nigel Fox and Christopher Marsden of S&W Partners LLP have been appointed as joint administrators to oversee the process. A notice on Groupia's website states: "Groupia Ltd entered Administration on 16 June 2026, with Nigel Fox and Christopher Marsden of S&W Partners LLP appointed as Joint Administrators. The Company has now ceased taking new bookings, and arrangements are in place with ABTOT to support customers with existing bookings."
Customer Impact and Refunds
Groupia officials confirmed that trips booked to depart on or before August 31, 2026, will be honored. Bookings scheduled from September 1, 2026, onward will be cancelled, and customers will be eligible for refund claims. An FAQ on the website states: "Bookings departing on or before August 31, 2026, are expected to be fulfilled. Bookings departing on or after September 1, 2026, will be cancelled and subject to a refund claim."
Company Background
Groupia was founded in 1999 by Simon Denning after he struggled to find a quality travel provider for a stag do. The company expanded to include brands such as Groupia Golf, GoHen, StagWeb, Groupia School Trips, and Company Away Days. Its website boasted of offering unique experiences like Bear Grylls' Stag Survivors, hen weekends on the Orient Express, and hiring castles or islands.
Other websites owned by Groupia, such as StagWeb, display identical administration notices. The company's about us page describes its commitment to "bringing our special brand of madness to the party."
