Employers licensed to sponsor Minister of Religion visas
The Minister of Religion route (formerly Tier 2 Minister of Religion) is for people taking up a role leading a congregation or performing pastoral duties within a faith community. Sponsors are churches, mosques, synagogues, temples and other religious organisations.
Page 10 of 20, listed alphabetically.
- Licensed sponsors
- 1,961
- On the register today
- Added (90 days)
- 43
- New sponsors
- Removed (90 days)
- 27
- Left the register
- Live sponsored jobs
- 39
- 9 employers hiring now
Most advertised salaries at these sponsors are between £27,040 and £86,327, with a median of £66,508, based on live job adverts.
Sponsors with the most job adverts
Includes recruitment agencies, which advertise jobs for other employers.
- WiseHigh Wycombe · Financial Services20
- Hope and Anchor Community ChurchLondon · Public Sector & Non-Profit6
- St Brendans Sixth Form CollegeBristol · Education3
- Presbyterian Church in IrelandBelfast · Public Sector & Non-Profit3
- The Salvation ArmyLondon · Retail & E-commerce3
- Canterbury Christ Church UniversityCanterbury · Education1
- Cairn MovementGlasgow · Public Sector & Non-Profit1
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Great Britain)High Wycombe · Public Sector & Non-Profit1
- Carmelite MonasteryWare · Property & Construction1
Top locations
Industries on this route
- Public Sector & Non-Profit1,701
- Education107
- Healthcare50
- Property & Construction17
- Other16
- Technology & Software11
- Retail & E-commerce11
- Media, Marketing & Creative10
- Hospitality & Food Service9
- Professional Services9
- Manufacturing & Industrial8
- Financial Services7
- Travel, Transport & Mobility3
- Energy, Utilities & Sustainability2
All 1,961 licensed sponsors
- L'Abri FellowshipLiss · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Lakshmi Narayana TrustLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2018
- Lampeter Evangelical ChurchLampeter · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Lancaster Muslim Welfare SocietyLancaster · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Land of JoyHexham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Lansbury Estate Muslim AssociationLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- Larne Congregational ChurchLarne · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Latifiah Fultali Complex / The British Muslim SchoolWest Bromwich · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Latin LinkReading · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Latter Rain Mission International (UK)Wrexham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- LCC Community TrustLisburn · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- League of British Muslims UKLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Leeds Buddhist Vihara TrustLeeds · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Leeds Chinese Christian ChurchLeeds · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Leeds Diocesan Board Of FinanceLeeds · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- Leicester Chinese Christian ChurchLeicester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Leith Baptist ChurchEdinburgh · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Lennox Evangelical ChurchDumbarton · on register since 2026
- Leuva Patidar Samaj (9snb) Of YorkshireBradford · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- LF Foundation aka LF Fountain of GraceBirmingham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- LFCC Global BelfastBelfast · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Liberal Judaism (ULPS)London · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Liberty ArmyKent · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Liberty ChurchNewport · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Liberty ChurchRotherham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- Lichfield Diocesan Board of FinanceLichfield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Life Centre Bible ChurchLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Life Church EuropeBedworth · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Life Transformation MinistriesNewcastle upon Tyne · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Life UnlimitedCoventry · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Lifegate ChurchWalsall · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2015
- Lifegrace Ministries InternationalCroydon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- LifeSpring MinistriesWolverhampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Lighthouse ElyEly · on register since 2026
- Liskeard Baptist Church CharityLiskeard · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Little Company of Mary Sisters England CIOLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Little Sisters of the PoorLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Liverpool Chinese Gospel ChurchLiverpool · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Liverpool Diocesan Board of FinanceLiverpool · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Liverpool Ganesh TrustLiverpool · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- Liverpool Murugan TempleBirkenhead · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Living Church of GodKettering · Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Living Faith Foursquare Gospel ChurchBedford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Living Light Christian ChurchTaunton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Living Water Baptist Mission LondonLondon · Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Living Wisdom Word MinistryOldham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Living Wisdom Word Ministry, Milton KeynesMilton Keynes · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Living Word Ministry (Hull)Hull · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Livingspring Chapel TrustKent · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2015
- Livingway MinistriesLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Llandaff Diocesan Board of FinanceBridgend · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Local Christian Assembly (Vauxhall)London · on register since 2026
- Lochgilphead Baptist ChurchLochgilphead · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- London Arabic Evangelical ChurchLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- London Baptist ChurchLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- London Buddhist ViharaChiswick · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- London Chinese Alliance ChurchHarrow · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- London Chinese Baptist ChurchLondon · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- London City MissionLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- London Diocesan FundLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- London Full Gospel Central ChurchLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- London Good News ChurchHanwell · Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- London Institute of Vedic EducationCoulsdon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- London International Christian ChurchLondon · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- London Islamic Culture And Recreation SocietyLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2026
- London Jesus Vision ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- London Presbyterian ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- London Riverside ChurchDagenham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2019
- London Sevashram SanghaLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- London Shogyoji TrustLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- London Sikh CentreLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- London Sivan Kovil TrustLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- London Sri Murugan TempleLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2018
- Loughbrickland Reformed Presbyterian ChurchBanbridge · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- luton islamic centreLuton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Maclellan Foundation Scotland LimitedBridge of Allan · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation CentreYork · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Madrasa-Tul-MadinaGlasgow · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Mahamevnawa International Meditation CentreBasildon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Mahamevnawa Meditation Center UKWidnes · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Mahavir FoundationHarrow · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2021
- Majlis-E-Ishaatul QuraanLeicester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Makki Muslim SocietyBolton · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church Diocese of UK, Europe and AfricaAshford · on register since 2026
- Manarat FoundationBirmingham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Manchester City ChapelManchester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Manchester Diocesan Board of FinanceBury · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Manchester Islamic Institute t/a Manchester Islamic CentreManchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Manchester Pentecostal ChurchManchester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- manchester reform congregationManchester · on register since 2026
- Manchester Yedam ChurchManchester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Mandarin Evangelical Church London LtdLondon · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Mar Thoma Church Canterbury, KentMaidstone · on register since 2026
- Marhaba Charitable Trust & Masjid Al NoorBoston · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Marian Fathers Charitable TrustLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Marian Mission for the PoorLeyton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Mariapolis LtdWelwyn Garden City · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2017
- Markazi Jamia Masjid GhausiaHuddersfield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- markazi jamia mosque rizaHuddersfield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Markazi Jamiat Ahl E HadithBradford · on register since 2026
Recent register changes
Recently added
- Jesus family church29 Oct 2026
- Trinity Church Nottingham28 Oct 2026
- Kent Sri Lankan Buddhist Cultural Centre23 Oct 2026
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Freedom House23 Oct 2026
- Grace Evangelistic Ministries Europe20 Oct 2026
- Ketumati Buddhist Vihara Trust20 Oct 2026
- RCCG House Of Praise19 Oct 2026
- Covenant Players (UK) Trust13 Oct 2026
Recently removed
- The Redeemed Assemblies Trust30 Oct 2026
- GFA World28 Oct 2026
- Berean Cornerstone Church26 Oct 2026
- Kent Sri Lankan Buddhist Cultural Centre23 Oct 2026
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Freedom House23 Oct 2026
- Grace Evangelistic Ministries Europe20 Oct 2026
- Ketumati Buddhist Vihara20 Oct 2026
- GB SRS Brundavan19 Oct 2026
Common questions
- How many UK employers can sponsor a Minister of Religion visa?
- 1,961 organisations hold a sponsor licence covering the Minister of Religion route. Only a licensed sponsor can assign a certificate of sponsorship for it.
- Can any UK employer sponsor a Minister of Religion visa?
- No. An employer must first apply to the Home Office for a sponsor licence covering the Minister of Religion route, and only then can it sponsor workers on it. Employers not on this list cannot sponsor this route unless and until they are granted a licence.
- Has this list changed recently?
- In the last 90 days 43 sponsors were added and 27 were removed. The register is re-read from GOV.UK every day, and each change is recorded with the date it was observed.
Source: Home Office register and Companies House. About the data.