Groupia Ltd ("the Company", trading as Groupia Golf, GoHen, StagWeb, Groupia School Trips and Company Away Days) 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.
Find your situation below:
ABTOT have arrangements in place and your event is expected to go ahead as planned. Please continue to use the Company's existing VIP booking system to manage your booking.
Access VIP booking system →Your event will unfortunately be cancelled and is subject to a refund claim. How you claim depends on how you paid — follow the step that matches you below.
Paid by credit or debit card?
Claim your refund directly from your card issuer. Download the relevant letter to support your claim:
Use the debit card letter if you paid by credit card but the charge was under £100.
Paid by any other method?
Submit an online claim to Gallagher Bassett, who act for ABTOT. You will need your booking confirmation and proof of payment.
Submit your claim →For reassurance about trips departing on or before 31 August 2026, or for guidance on claims for later departures, please contact ABTOT:
: 020 7065 5305 (office hours)
: claims@abtot.com
Please quote your booking reference when calling.
The affairs, business and property of the Company are being managed by the Joint Administrators, who act as agents of the Company and without personal liability.
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