About us
PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE.
Every person you love was once a stranger.
At some point, someone said hello. Someone took a chance.
Balancers exists to create more chances for life to happen — more people to meet, more experiences to have, and more moments you couldn't have planned.
We run social experiences across London designed to give people a natural reason to interact.
Most people come on their own. Friends are welcome too.
What happens at Balancers
Our flagship London Social Night happens every Saturday.
From 7:30 PM until around 9:00 PM, Conversation Spark gives everyone a natural reason to approach and interact with people they don't know.
From around 9:00 PM, the night opens up. Keep talking, grab a drink, join Beer Pong, UNO or Giant Jenga, or go find someone you met earlier.
Hosts are around throughout the night to welcome people, help first-timers get started and step in when useful.
And Saturday is only part of Balancers.
We also create experiences built around games, sport, volunteering, creativity and conversations that go beyond small talk.
Different experiences. Same idea:
We create the conditions. You take the chance.
Who you'll meet
There isn't one type of Balancer.
You'll meet people with different backgrounds, accents, jobs, personalities and stories.
What matters more is the attitude: openness, kindness, respect, curiosity, and a willingness to put yourself out there.
The practical bit
Our flagship Social runs every Saturday evening in central London.
Most Balancers events are designed around a 25–45 crowd, although individual events can vary.
Check each event page for its exact time, location, age guidance and ticket details.
What we expect from each other
Openness — Be willing to say hello.
Kindness — Treat people well.
Authenticity — Be yourself. Let other people do the same.
Respect — If someone isn't interested, that's the end of it.
Inclusivity — Different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome here.
On messaging — please read this
Balancers is a community, not a dating app.
We have zero tolerance for harassment or private messages that make someone uncomfortable. If you wouldn't say it respectfully in person, don't send it privately.
If something feels off at an event or in a message, tell a host or ambassador. We take it seriously and act when necessary.
Discrimination and disrespectful behaviour towards other members aren't tolerated — at events or online.
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Become a Balancer
Join the free app: https://onelink.to/balancers
Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/_balancers/
Questions, or want to help organise? Get in touch. See you Saturday 😃
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Upcoming events
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Balancers Community Volunteering - Clothing Distribution
Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Rd, Fitzrovia,, London W1T 7AQ, GBHi Balancers,
We believe community is about more than meeting new people. It's also about showing up for those who need support.
As part of our ongoing partnership with Refugee Community Kitchen, we're inviting you to join us for a different kind of volunteering session.This time, we’re joining Refugee Community Kitchen (RCK) at their Goodge Street service to provide essential clothing to people who need it.
👕 HOW IT WORKS
We’ll meet at 6:00 PM in front of the Dominion Theatre.
From there, we’ll cross the road to Primark and split into small groups. Each group will be given a few essential clothing items to find and buy.
Once we’re done, we’ll walk about 5 minutes to Goodge Street, join the RCK service and distribute the clothing while their team serves food.♻️ HAVE CLOTHES YOU DON’T USE ANYMORE?
You’re also welcome to bring a small amount of clean, good-condition clothing that you no longer use and would be happy to donate.
Please only bring a few items, as we have very limited storage space and may not be able to take large bags of clothes.🍻 AFTER VOLUNTEERING
For anyone who wants to stick around, we’ll head to a nearby pub for a drink after the session. A chance to relax, chat and get to know each other a little better.💷 CHIPPING IN
We’ll collect contributions from the group and use the full amount to buy the clothing that evening.
If you can, bring some cash — but there’s absolutely no pressure to contribute much. Even £1 helps, and you’re just as welcome to volunteer regardless of how much you contribute.💬 Join our Volunteer WhatsApp group for updates and coordination:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hzm7P7Tr0QD92MnwmpHTVK?s=cl&p=a&ilr=1🤝 NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
We’ll explain everything on the day. Just bring yourself and be ready to help.Good to know:
📍 Meet: In front of the Dominion Theatre
⏰ 6:00 PM
👕 Primark is directly across the road
🚶 Goodge Street is around 5 minutes awayAs always, Respect, Kindness and Authenticity come first. We’re there to support people with dignity and without judgment.
Let’s keep showing what our community can do when we act with heart.
See you there 💛11 attendees
Saturday Social | Expand Your Circle
The Folly, 41 Gracechurch St, London EC3V 0BT, UK, London, GB🚨 Spoiler alert: We built the space we couldn’t find. A place where you can show up alone, say hi first, and meet new people naturally.
If you’re ready to expand your circle, you’re in the right place.
You can check us out on Instagram 📸🚨Get ready for another Social🎉
Here’s the Plan:
7:30 PM – Arrive & Meet the Room
Our hosts will welcome you, make introductions and help get the first conversations going.
Grab a drink, meet a few people and warm up with Beer Pong, UNO and Giant Jenga.
8:30 PM – The Challenges
Time to mix things up.
Find your team and take on a series of challenges around the room. Play, compete and meet new people!
9:30 PM – The Night Is Yours
The challenges finish and the structure drops away.
Keep chatting, grab a drink, jump back into a game or find someone you met earlier. From here, see where the night takes you.
11:30 PM – After Party
Still going? We’ll head somewhere nearby together.
⚠️ Please bring ID if you plan to join the after party.✨ Pro tip
Try to arrive by 7:30 PM to enjoy the full experience.
🔹 Many people come alone. That’s completely normal here.
🔹 Our hosts are on the floor helping people meet and get involved.
🔹 Most attendees join through our app, so the Meetup “Going” list represents only a small portion of the actual crowd.📲 Download our app
You can connect with people you meet, access ticket deals, track rewards and see the photo gallery from the night.
💬 Join our WhatsApp Community
for last-minute updates and reminders.Our pillars are Openness, Respect, Inclusivity, Kindness and Authenticity.
Attendance at this event is subject to our Code of Conduct and Terms of Service. By joining, you may receive emails about Balancers events and community updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.50 attendees- £10.00
Sunday Social Sports 🏐🏸🏓
St. Aloysius College Sports Hall, N 6 5LY, off Thornbury Square, Hornsey Ln, London N6 5YN, UK, London, GB🚨 Spoiler alert: Balancers is for people willing to put themselves out there. Show up, get involved, meet people you wouldn’t otherwise meet. Come alone, come with a friend, just come open to the experience. If that doesn’t sound like you, we might not be your vibe. 🚨
Meeting new people doesn’t always have to happen over a drink.
Sometimes it’s easier when you’re doing something together.
After playing volleyball together this summer, we asked the community what else you’d like to play. The answer was pretty clear: you wanted more.So we’re trying something new.
🏐 Volleyball
🏸 Badminton
🏓 Table Tennis
Every Sunday, we’ll have 2 hours to play, move around, try different sports and meet people along the way.
We’ll start with a mix of activities. Grab a racket, jump on the table, join a game and play whatever you fancy.At the same time, we’ll have a dedicated volleyball area where beginners can learn the basics, warm up and get comfortable with the game before jumping into a proper match.
Later in the session, the volleyball games will get going, while badminton and table tennis stay part of the mix. Stick with what you enjoy, switch things up or try something completely new.Never played before? Perfect. This isn’t about being the best player in the room. It’s about getting involved, having fun and getting to know people while doing something together.
Come solo. Pick a sport. Meet some people. Come back next Sunday and do it again.### Good to know
📍 St Aloysius College Sports Hall, Archway
🕕 Every Sunday, 6PM to 8PM
🎟️ 🎟️ £10 for 2 hours (Only £8.5 if you register from our App)
👟 Please wear suitable indoor sports shoes.
Places are limited, so make sure to book your spot in advance.🥜 NUT-FREE VENUE
The school is a strictly nut-free zone due to potentially life-threatening allergies. Please do not bring any nuts or nut-based products onto the school site in any form.📲 Join our WhatsApp group for updates:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GZlMb1Hy1TDJqUPaWRlR5N
👉 Register on the Balancers app and unlock the full experience.
Download the app to RSVP, collect golden coins from our games, and soon, connect and chat with other attendees before the event.Remember, our pillars are Respect, Kindness and Authenticity. Let's uphold these together. Any discrimination or disrespectful behaviour towards any of our members will not be tolerated.
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Saturday Social | Karaoke Edition 🎤| Expand Your Circle
All Bar One Houndsditch, 106-107 Houndsditch, Greater, London EC3A 7BD, UK, London, GB🚨 Spoiler alert: We built the space we couldn’t find. A place where you can show up alone, say hi first, and meet new people naturally.
If you’re ready to expand your circle, you’re in the right place.
You can check us out on Instagram 📸🚨Get ready for another Social 🎉 This time, with a little experiment... 🎤
You asked for it. We kept hearing it. So we thought, why not give it a shot?This Saturday, after our usual Social, we’re bringing out the karaoke.
You don’t need to be a good singer. You definitely don’t need to be a pro. Sing alone, grab someone you just met, get a group together, or simply stay in the crowd and enjoy the chaos.
The only goal is to have fun and not take ourselves too seriously.Here’s the plan:
7:30 PM: Arrive & Meet the Room
Our hosts will welcome you, make introductions and help get the first conversations going. Grab a drink, meet a few people and warm up with Beer Pong, UNO and Giant Jenga.
8:30 PM – The Challenges
Time to mix things up.
Find your team and take on a series of challenges around the room. Play, compete and meet new people!
10:00 PM: Karaoke Time 🎤
The mic is open.
Pick a song, grab the mic and sing your heart out. Good voice, bad voice, somewhere in between, nobody cares.
Not singing? No problem. Cheer everyone else on, sing from the crowd and enjoy the show.
11:30 PM – After Party
Still going? We’ll head somewhere nearby together.
⚠️ Please bring ID if you plan to join the after party.✨ Pro tip
Try to arrive by 7:30 PM to enjoy the full experience.
🔹 Many people come alone. That’s completely normal here.
🔹 Our hosts are on the floor helping people meet and get involved.
🔹 Most attendees join through our app, so the Meetup “Going” list represents only a small portion of the actual crowd.📲 Download our app
You can connect with people you meet, access ticket deals, track rewards and see the photo gallery from the night.
💬 Join our WhatsApp Community
for last-minute updates and reminders.Our pillars are Openness, Respect, Inclusivity, Kindness and Authenticity.
Attendance at this event is subject to our Code of Conduct and Terms of Service. By joining, you may receive emails about Balancers events and community updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.38 attendees
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