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 17 of 19, listed alphabetically.
- Licensed sponsors
- 1,886
- Currently on the Home Office register
- Added (90 days)
- 37
- New licences seen since
- Removed (90 days)
- 23
- Licences that left the register
- Live sponsored jobs
- 53
- 5 employers hiring now
Advertised salaries at these sponsors run from £12,000 to £145,000, with a median of £63,311. Taken from live listings matched to licence holders, so it reflects what is being advertised rather than what sponsored workers are paid.
Sponsors hiring now
All 1,886 licensed sponsors
- The Danish Church in LondonLondon · Global Business Mobility: Service Supplier, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- The Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul CIOLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- The Dean Close Kingham Hill SchoolChipping Norton · Charity Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2026
- The Dhammapadipa TempleEdinburgh · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- The Dharma TrustSaffron Walden · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- The Elevation Church UKLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- The Elite ChurchTipton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- The English Dominican Congregation StoneStone · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- The English Province of The Sisters of Saint Joseph of AnnecyNewport · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- The English Province of the Order of PreachersOXFORD · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- The English Region of the Daughters of Joseph and MaryWest Wickham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- The English Sangha Trust LimitedHemel Hempstead · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The Epiphany TrustAstley · Charity Worker, Creative Worker · on register since 2024
- The Equipping Center GlobalLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Ethiopian Christian FellowshipLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- The Evangelical Church of YahwehLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- The Focolare TrustHertfordshire · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- The Foundations TrustCambridge · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- The French Protestant ChurchLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- The Gate ChurchBirmingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- The Georgian Apostolic Autocephalous Orthodox Church In Great BritainLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Globe ChurchLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Grant Bradley Charitable TrustBristol · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- The Grateful Church RCCGSale · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint NectariosLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- The Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (Birmingham) UKBirmingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- The Handmaids of the Blessed Sacrament and of CharityLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The Heralds TrustLivingston · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2019
- The Higher Place ChurchLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- The Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of LondonLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- The Hope Church East GrinsteadHaywards Heath · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- The International Community ChurchOxshott · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- The Iona CommunityGlasgow · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Iqra CentreBradford · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- The Islamic Academy of ManchesterManchester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- The Journey ChurchLisburn · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- The Kabbalah CentreLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- The King's Castle ChurchNewcastle upon Tyne · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- The Lawyers' Christian FellowshipLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- The Liberal Jewish SynagogueLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Lincoln Diocesan Trust and Board of Finance LtdLincoln · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- The Lincoln Road ChapelEnfield · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Living Room ChurchWallyford · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- The London Buddhist CentreBury St Edmunds · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2016
- The Madina Mosque & Islamic Centre LtdOldham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- The Manchester Chinese Christian ChurchManchester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- The Medway Towns Gurdwara Sabha LtdRochester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The Message TrustManchester · Charity Worker, Creative Worker · on register since 2023
- The Michael Church Society of the General Church of the New JerusalemBrixton · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The Midlands International Buddhist Association in the United KingdomBirmingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- The Missionary Sisters for Polish MigrantsLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- The Missionary Sisters of St ColumbanLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- The Mosaic ScioGlasgow · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Mosque & Islamic Centre of BrentLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- The Muslim Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat of EssexChelmsford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- The Navigators UK LtdSouthampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 20131 jobs
- The New Life International MissionLiverpool · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The New Life in Christ Ministry, The Lord's ParishSutton in Ashfield · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- The New Testament Gospel ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Noor-Ul-Islam mosqueBury · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Northampton Roman Catholic Diocesan TrustNorthampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- The Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue (The Ark Synagogue)Northwood · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Norwegian ChurchLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- The OIKOS CollectiveErdington, Birmingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- The Olton Project CIOSolihull · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Oratory Of St. Philip Neri At CardiffCardiff · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- The Oratory of St Philip Neri at BirminghamBirmingham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- The Order of Friars Minor ConventualLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- The Orthodox Monastery of all Celtic SaintsIsle of Mull · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- The Oxford Evangelical PastorateOxford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- The Pais ProjectBurnley · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- The Parasakthy Hindu (Saiva) Temple Trust UK T/A Sri Raja Rajeswary Amman TempleStoneleigh · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- The Parish Church of St Andrew, Burgess HillBurgess Hill · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Fisherton Anger (St Paul), SalisburySalisbury · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church Summerfield, BirminghamBirmingham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, KensingtonLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Saint John with Saint Andrew, ChelseaLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of SonningSonning · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist Southend-on-SeaSouthend-on-Sea · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St John the Baptist, HillingdonUxbridge · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Luke and Christ Church , ChelseaLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Luke's Redcliffe GardensLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary with All Saints' PutneyLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St. John the Evangelist, Upper HollowayLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Parochial Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Nicholas NottinghamNottingham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- The Parocial Church Council of All Saints RydeRyde · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- The PrayerhouseWool · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- The Promised Land ProjectSurrey · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological EducationBirmingham · Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The Ramgarhia Board, LeedsLeeds · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- The RampManchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2019
- The Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG) Rivers Of Joy DagenhamBarking · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Assemblies CanaanlandLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- The Redeemed Assemblies Trust (Love Power Centre)Manchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- The Redeemed Assemblies Trust ScotlandPaisley, · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- The Redeemed Christian Christian Church of God (RCCG) Jubilee Christian Centre WolverhamptonWolverhampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church of GodBognor Regis · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God (Our Saviour's Parish)Middlesbrough · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) City of David WolverhamptonWolverhampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Light House ParishWantage · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
Recent register changes
Recently added
- Livingway Ministries3 Sept 2026
- RCCG - The New CReation Assembly For All Nations1 Sept 2026
- Dundee Islamic Society1 Sept 2026
- Edinburgh Korean Grace Church28 Aug 2026
- St Mary and St Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church26 Aug 2026
- Sabaoth Church London26 Aug 2026
- Gb Srs Brundavan25 Aug 2026
- Saivanerik Koodam - Southend24 Aug 2026
Recently removed
- Christ Apostolic Church Canaan Land Birmingham4 Sept 2026
- Wat Buddharam (London)3 Sept 2026
- Gb Srs Brundavan25 Aug 2026
- Baptist Mid-MIssion of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland20 Aug 2026
- The Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal14 Aug 2026
- Sycamore Church Rccg11 Aug 2026
- Harper Memorial Baptist Church6 Aug 2026
- Celestial Church of Christ, Mountain of New Glory Parish (Ori Oke Ogo Titun)5 Aug 2026
Common questions
- How many UK employers can sponsor a Minister of Religion visa?
- 1,886 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 37 sponsors were added and 23 were removed. The register is re-read from GOV.UK every day, and each change is recorded with the date it was observed.
Top locations
Industries on this route
- Public Sector & Non-Profit1,639
- Education102
- Healthcare49
- Other14
- Property & Construction14
- Retail & E-commerce11
- Media, Marketing & Creative10
- Technology & Software10
- Hospitality & Food Service9
- Professional Services9
- Manufacturing & Industrial8
- Financial Services7
- Energy, Utilities & Sustainability2
- Travel, Transport & Mobility2
Source: UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors, re-read daily, plus Companies House. How this data is produced.