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
- God's Vineyard MinistriesNottingham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- God's Vision ChurchOxford Circus · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Godfirst Church CheltenhamCheltenham · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Goleudy Community Church CricciethPwllheli · on register since 2026
- Good News Family Care (Homes) LtdBuxton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Goodnews Christian CentreWalsall · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Goodseed ChurchWorcester Park · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Gospel Baptist MissionPeterborough · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Gospel Fellowship Association UKAbergele · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Gospel Light Community ChurchLeeds · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIOBrighton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Grace Church BrockleyLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Grace Church CavershamReading · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Grace Church GreenwichLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Grace Church LeatherheadLeatherhead · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Grace Church NottinghamNottingham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Grace Community Church (Ireland) LimitedRichhill · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Grace Community Church PorthcawlPorthcawl · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Grace Evangelistic Ministries EuropeCarshalton Beeches · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Grace Fellowship ManchesterManchester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Grace Fountain ChurchWigan · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Grace International Foundation LiverpoolLiverpool · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Grace LondonLondon · Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Grace of Mercy Prayer MountainDagenham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Grace to Grace International CentreEssex · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- GraceLife LondonLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- GraceStreams ChurchTipton · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Gravesend And Dartford Muslim AssociationGravesend · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Great Light ChurchLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Great Ocean Dharma Refuge Reg.CharityCrymych · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Greater Europe Mission UKBirmingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Greek Cathedral Trust FundLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great BritainLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion
- Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of Theotokos and Saint AndrewBirmingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas SouthamptonSouthampton · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Green Dome MosqueDunfermline · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Green Lane Masjid & Community CentreBirmingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Greensville TrustBradford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Greenwich Hindu Temple (Mandir)London · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- Gujerati Sunni Muslim SocietyPreston · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Gulzare Madina Islamic Welfare TrustNorthampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- Gurdwara Amrit Parchar Dharmik Diwan (UK) BradfordBradford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Gurdwara Amrit Parchar Dharmik Diwan Birmingham UKBirmingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Gurdwara Baba Vadbhag Singh JiCoventry · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Gurdwara Dukh Nirwaran SahibCoventry · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Gurdwara Guru Granth SahibGlasgow · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Gurdwara Guru Hargobind SahibDartford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Gurdwara Guru Nanak Dev JiBradford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Gurdwara Guru Teg Bahadur (Sikh Temple)Dudley · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Gurdwara Leamington and WarwickWarwick · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Gurdwara NanaksarSouthampton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Gurdwara Sachkhand Isher Darbar SocietyWest Bromwich · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Gurdwara Sahib WoolwichLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Gurdwara Shaheed Baba Deep Singh JiNewcastle Upon Tyne · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Gurdwara Sikh Sangat London EastLeyton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Gurdwara Singh SabhaBradford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- Gurdwara Siri Guru Gobind Singh JiTelford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh SabhaNewcastle Upon Tyne · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- Gurdwara Sri Guru Harkrishan Sahib JiMiddlesbrough · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha HounslowHounslow · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha SloughSlough · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2019
- Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, DerbyDerby · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Guru Gobind Singh GurdwaraBedford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Guru Gobind Singh Sikh TempleBradford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Guru Nanak Cultural and Recreational CentrePreston · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- Guru Nanak Durbar (Sikh Temple)Belvedere · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- Guru Nanak GurdwaraWillenhall · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Guru Nanak GurdwaraLeicester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Guru Nanak GurdwaraHuddersfield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Guru Nanak Gurdwara (Sikh Temple)Nuneaton · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Guru Nanak Gurdwara And Sikh Cultural CentreStoke on Trent · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Guru Nanak Gurdwara BedfordBedford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Guru Nanak Gurdwara IrvineIrvine · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak JathaHounslow · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Guru Nanak Nishkam Sewak Jatha (Leeds) UKLeeds · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Guru Nanak Satsang Sabha Karamsar UKIlford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Guru Nanak Satsang Sikh TempleWolverhampton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Guru Nanak Sikh Temple ScunthorpeScunthorpe · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Guru Nanak SikhTempleWalsall · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Guru Nanak Singh Sabha Gurdwara (Sikh Temple)Dudley · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2015
- Guru Teg Bahadur Sikh TempleWolverhampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Guru Tegh Bahadur GurdwaraLeicester · International Sportsperson, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Gurudwara Sri Guru Harkrishan SahibManchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Hale Adult Hebrew Education TrustAltrincham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Halesowen/Dudley Yemeni Community AssociationHalesowen · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Halleluyah Gate MinistriesDagenham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Hamad Bin Khalifa Islamic CentreDyfed · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Hampton Wick Baptist ChurchKingston upon Thames · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Handmaids of the Holy Child JesusLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Hanfi Sunni Muslim CircleBlackburn · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- Hanuman Community Centre TrustLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Happy Church The Christian Action Faith MinistriesStanmore · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Happy Science EuropeLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Harlow Islamic CentreHarlow, Essex · on register since 2026
- Harper ChurchGlasgow · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Harvest Bible Chapel GlasgowGlasgow · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Harvest Christian Fellowship t/a Harvest ChurchHamilton · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Harvest Church LondonWembley · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Harvesters International Christian CentreLondon · on register since 2026
- Harvesthouse Christian CentreBristol · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · 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.