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.
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- 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
- Masjid Al AqsaBolton · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Masjid Al-HumeraLondon · on register since 2026
- Masjid and Imambargah Shuhdae KarbalaLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Masjid Tooba (Wigan Mosque)Wigan · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Masjid-Al-MomineenBlackburn · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Masjid-E-Noorul IslamBolton · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Mata Chintpurni Mandir Ltd Trading AsWolverhampton · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2026
- Maximum Impact Christian Centre (MICC)Sunderland · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Mayfield Salisbury ChurchEdinburgh · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2017
- Medhurst MinistriesLoftus · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Medicine Buddha FoundationDartford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Medina Islamic Educational & Cultural CentreWindsor · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Medina Mosque Trust Of EdinburghEdinburgh · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Mercy Foundation CIO Al ManaarBradford · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Merseyside Tamil SchoolLiverpool · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Methodist ChurchLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Methodist Church in IrelandBelfast · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Metropolitan TabernacleLondon · Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Mifadelo Global Religion Law and Health Found LtdLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Milton Keynes Chinese Christian ChurchMilton Keynes · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Minhaj ul Quran InternationalLondon · Creative Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Ministerio Palavra Genuina - Christ Apostolic Church London LtdLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Ministries Without Borders InternationalCardiff · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Miracle Temple Assemblies of God ChurchMilton Keynes · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Mission Ghana Prayer Outreach Ministry LtdLondon · Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Missionaries of CharityLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Missionaries of Charity BrothersManchester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Missionaries Of St Francis De SalesHarrogate · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of JesusLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Missionary Congregation of Evangelizing Sisters of MaryLondon · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Missionary Sisters of the ImmaculateLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Missionary Society of St PaulBrixton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Mogok Dhamma TrustRomford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Monastery of Our Lady & Saint Joseph - Poor Clare ColettinesEllesmere · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Monmouth DBFNewport · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Montfort Missionary SocietyLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Mortimer West End Chapel CIOReading · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Mosaic ChurchCoventry · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Motherwell Islamic CentreWishaw · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Mount Horeb Victorious Church InternationalEltham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Mountlands Trust Limited t/a Lime Tree HouseSale · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Muhammadi MasjidBradford · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- Muslim Association of Nigeria (UK)London · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2016
- Muslim Association Of SalisburySalisbury · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Muslim Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Of LeicesterLeicester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Muslim World League London Office TrustLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Musselburgh Baptist ChurchMusselburgh · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- My Father's House Assemblies Of God ChurchTelford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation CentreThornby · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- Namdhari Sikh Sangat UKSouthall · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2019
- Nan Ping Spiritual Cultivation Organization of the UKLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Nanaksar Thath Isher DarbarWolverhampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Nasrul-Lahi-L-Faith Society Of Nigeria (Manchester Central) EnglandManchester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha/is of the UKLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Nations TrustLlanelli · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Nazarene Theological CollegeManchester · Charity Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Nepali Temple Cum-Community Centre London UK T/A Pashupatinath TempleLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- New Birth International Bible ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- New Covenant Church AbbeywoodKent · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- New Covenant Church BoltonBolton · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- New Covenant Church BristolBristol · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- New Covenant Church Edmonton CIOLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- New Covenant Church Levenshulme ManchesterManchester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- New DimensionNewport · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- New Generation Church TrustSidcup · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- New Hall School TrustChelmsford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- New Harvest Christian Fellowship Charity LtdManchester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2016
- New Hope Christian ChurchSheffield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- New Hope Fellowship Church ManchesterManchester · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- New Jerusalem Christian CentreCroydon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist UnionUlverston · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- New Life (Aberdeen)Aberdeen · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- New Life Baptist ChurchBirmingham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- New Life Bible ChurchMiddlesex · on register since 2026
- New Life Bible-Presbyterian ChurchLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- New Life Church Milton KeynesMilton Keynes · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- New Life Destiny Baptist ChurchWest Drayton · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- New Life Family ChurchMargate · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- New Life Pentecostal ChurchCanterbury · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- New Life TrustNewport · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- New Malden United Reformed ChurchNew Malden · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2016
- New North London SynagogueLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- New Oxford Road ChurchMexborough · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- New River Baptist ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2017
- New Testament Christian Mission InternationalChattam · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- New Testament Church Of GodNorthampton · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- New Testament Pentecostal ChurchBallynahinch · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- New UnityLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Newbold CollegeBracknell · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- newbreed christian palaceHatfield · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- Newbridge Baptist ChurchBirmingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Newcastle Central Mosque-Masjid Al TawhidNewcastle Upon Tyne · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Newcastle Dream ChurchNewcastle upon Tyne · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2015
- Newcastle Upon Tyne Hindu TempleNewcastle Upon Tyne · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Newjoy International Gospel ChurchBradford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- Newport Pagnell Baptist ChurchNewport Pagnell · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2016
- Niddrie Community ChurchEdinburgh · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2016
- Noble Education TrustOldham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- North West Surrey SynagogueWeybridge · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- North Western Reform SynagogueLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
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.