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
- Iqra Welfare ForumManchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Irshad Trust t/a The Islamic CollegeLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2018
- ISKCON ScotlandLesmahagow · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Islam DewsburyDewsbury · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Islamic Academy of ScotlandGlasgow · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Islamic BrotherhoodCoventry · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Islamic Centre Central LondonLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Islamic Centre LeicesterLeicester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Islamic Cultural Society Luton MosqueLuton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- islamic educationcultural centre & quran academyBirmingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- islamic social and educational trustManchester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Islamic Society Of GloucesterGloucester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Ivy Church BristolBristol · on register since 2026
- J-Praise InternationalGlasgow · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Jai Maa Bhameshwari Kali MandirWest Midlands · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2016
- Jain NetworkLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Jain Samaj EuropeLeicester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Jain Vishva Bharati LondonPinner · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Jalalia Mosque And Islamic Education CentreCardiff · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Jalalia Sunni Jami Masjid & Islamic Education CentreWalsall · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Jamia Al FurqaanSheffield · Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Jamia Hanfia Ghosia Mosque And Princess Street Resource CentreBurton on Trent · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Jamia Hanfia Rezvia MosqueNewport · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Jamia Islamia Ghousia TrustLuton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2016
- Jamia Masjid & Madrassa Faiz Ul Quran GhousiaBirmingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Jamia Masjid Kanzul ImanHeckmondwike · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Jamia Masjid Rizvia Brierley HillBrierley Hill · on register since 2026
- Jamia Mosque Anwar-Ul-Uloom TrustSmethwick · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Jamia Mosque Gulzar-e-Habib and Education CentreSheffield · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Jamia MuhammadiyahHalifax · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2020
- Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith Nottingham (Masjid Umar)Nottingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Jamiat Ittihad-Ul-Muslimin t/a Glasgow Central MosqueGlasgow · on register since 2026
- Jamiat-Ul-Muslemeen Quwat-Ul-Islam MasjedCrawley · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Jamyang Buddhist Centre LeedsLeeds · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Japanese Christian FellowshipLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Jaya Shree Krishna Charitable TrustHarrow · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2017
- Jeeyar Educational Trust UKTunstall · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Jehovah Evangelical Team (J.E.T.) C.C.C. Valley of Berachah parishDartford · Charity Worker, Creative Worker · on register since 2024
- Jesuits in Britain CIOLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Jesus Cares Crusaders Ministries International (Solution Centre)London · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- Jesus Christ Of Nazareth International ChurchSlough · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Jesus family churchReading · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Jesus Foundation Family InternationalSalford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2015
- Jesus Generation Ministries UKLondon · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Jesus House for All NationsLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Jesus House Torry, AberdeenAberdeen · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Jesus Power House Ministries LimitedIlford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Jesus Restoration CentreHounslow · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- Jesus Revelation Ministries (UK)Doncaster · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Jesus women International Prayer MovementWitney · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Jethavana Buddhist ViharaBirmingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Jewish Council of ScotlandGlasgow · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- Jewish Futures Trust LtdLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Jews For JesusLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- JleLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Journey Community ChurchAntrim · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2016
- Jubilee Christian Church NottinghamNottingham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Jubilee Church MaidstoneMaidstone · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2019
- Jubilee Priesthood CentreFeltham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Kabod SanctuaryBolton · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Kadampa Meditation Centre LondonLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Kadosh Marian MinistriesManor Park · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Karimia InstituteNottingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Karpaha Vinayaga TrustLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Karuna ManorHarrow · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Kay Street Baptist ChurchRossendale · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- KEC Church CentreBirmingham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Kent Sri Lankan Buddhist Cultural CentreSevenoaks · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- Kerygma180Brentford · Charity Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Ketumati Buddhist Vihara TrustGrt.MANCHESTER · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Khalsa CentreTooting · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Khidmah AcademyLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Community of BirminghamBirmingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2016
- King's Arms Trust (Bedford)Bedford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- King's Church ChessingtonChessington · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- King's Church InternationalWindsor · Charity Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- King's Cross ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- King's Cross Korean ChurchSutton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- King's Revival Church (Intl) MinistriesSurrey · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Kingdom Citizens International Church and MinistriesManchester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Kingdom Empowerment Ministries International FellowshipManchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Kingdom Faith Ministries InternationalMilton Keynes · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Kingdom Heritage Christian FellowshipCroydon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Kingdom Life Apostolic ChapelBirmingham · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Kingdom Mandate CentreManchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Kingdom Palace OutreachBolton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Kingdom Power Ministries International (KPMI)Manchester · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2016
- Kingdomcity United Kingdom LimitedLondon · Skilled Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Kings Church KingstonThames Ditton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Kingsway International Christian CentreChatham · Creative Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- KingsWord International ChurchLondon · on register since 2026
- Kirkcaldy Central MosqueKirkcaldy · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- Kirkcaldy Islamic CentreKirkcaldy · on register since 2026
- KoinoniaActon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Koinonia John the Baptist Ireland LtdBallymena · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Kokni Community LutonLuton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Korean Ealing ChurchLondon · Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Krishna CymruCardiff · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Ksimc Of LeedsLeeds · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- KSIMC of LondonStanmore · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
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.