Employers licensed to sponsor Religious Worker visas
The Religious Worker route covers religious orders and non-pastoral religious work for up to two years. It is distinct from the Minister of Religion route, which is for leading a congregation and permits a longer stay.
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- Licensed sponsors
- 1,436
- On the register today
- Added (90 days)
- 23
- New sponsors
- Removed (90 days)
- 23
- Left the register
- Live sponsored jobs
- 36
- 8 employers hiring now
Most advertised salaries at these sponsors are between £27,040 and £88,467, with a median of £70,061, 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
- Presbyterian Church in IrelandBelfast · Public Sector & Non-Profit3
- The Salvation ArmyLondon · Retail & E-commerce3
- Denstone CollegeUttoxeter · Education1
- Woodlands Group of ChurchesBristol · Public Sector & Non-Profit1
- Cairn MovementGlasgow · Public Sector & Non-Profit1
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Great Britain)High Wycombe · Public Sector & Non-Profit1
Top locations
Industries on this route
- Public Sector & Non-Profit1,224
- Education83
- Healthcare39
- Hospitality & Food Service16
- Retail & E-commerce12
- Property & Construction11
- Technology & Software11
- Manufacturing & Industrial8
- Media, Marketing & Creative8
- Professional Services7
- Financial Services7
- Other6
- Travel, Transport & Mobility3
- Energy, Utilities & Sustainability1
All 1,436 licensed sponsors
- Reaching 4 ChristBirmingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Reading Family ChurchReading · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- Reading Hindu CentreReading · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Reading Islamic CentreReading · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Rebuilding Christian Foundation Church CIOLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- Red Balloon FoundationWalthamstow · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2021
- Redbridge Buddhist Cultural CentreIlford · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Redcar Baptist ChurchRedcar · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Redditch Mosque TrustRedditch · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Central OfficeStevenage · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Redeemed Christian Church of God - RCCG My Fathers House SalfordSalford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Redeemed Christian Church Of God City Of David StevenageStevenage · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Redeemed Christian Church of God Emmanuel Christian CentreBelfast · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Redeemed Christian Church Of God, True Vine CentreThornton Heath · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Redeemed Christian Church of God, Victory AssemblySheffield · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Redeemer Church Chester-Le-StreetChester-Le-Street · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Redeemer Croydon TrustCroydon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2017
- Redhill Islamic Centre TrustRedhill · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- Refresh Church TrustEast Molesey · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Relational MissionAylsham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Religious of Mary ImmaculateLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Religious of St AndrewLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Religious of the AssumptionLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Remnant Christian Network Wales LTDCardiff · on register since 2026
- Restoration Chapel InternationalLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Restoration Revival Fellowship LutonLuton · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Restoration World Revival ChurchCroydon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Restore Community ChurchWoodford Green · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Rev. Marcus HobsonFinaghy · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Revelation Church ManchesterMachester · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Revival HouseLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Rhema Gospel ChurchCroydon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Rhema Miracle Centre AOGSittingbourne · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Rhema UK & IrelandReigate · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Richill Park Baptist ChurchLondonderry · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- River Church BanffBanff · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2017
- River Hill MinistriesBirmingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- River of Life ChurchDumfries · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2017
- River of Life City ChurchLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Riverside Christian CentreExeter · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- Rock UK Adventure Centres LtdWellingborough · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Rokpa TrustLangholm · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of SouthwarkLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Roman Catholic Diocese and Parishes of ClogherEnniskillen · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Roman Catholic Diocese of AberdeenAberdeen · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2020
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the IslesOban · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- Roman Catholic Diocese of DunkeldDundee · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- Roman Catholic Diocese of GallowayAyr · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2015
- Roman Catholic Diocese of MotherwellMotherwell · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- Roman Catholic Diocese of SalfordSalford · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2020
- Romanian Orthodox Church BristolBristol · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Roots: Globalscope EdinburghEdinburgh · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Royal ConnectionsLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Royal Priesthood Pentecostal Church (UK)London · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Rumney Gospel ChapelCardiff · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Runnymede Christian FellowshipEgham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Russian Orthodox ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Sachkhand Nanak Dham (Darshan Darbar) UKIver · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Sachkhand Nanak Dham InternationalBirmingham · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Sacred Heart FathersStockport · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Saiva Munnetta Sangam (UK)London · Religious Worker · on register since 2016
- Saivanerik Koodam - SouthendRochford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Salem International Christian CentreAberdeen · Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Salesians of Don BoscoMacclesfield · Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Salesians of Don BoscoBolton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Salt Factory SportsLisburn · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Samadhi Meditation CentreEdmonton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Samaritan's Purse International LimitedCoventry · Charity Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 2024
- Sanatan Dharm Hindu Temple SocietyCoventry · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Sanatan Dharma Mandal and Hindu Community CentreCardiff · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Sang-ngak-cho-dzongLllandysul · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Sant Baba Joginder Singh Ji Domeli Charitable TrustBirmingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Sant Ishar Singh Charitable TrustWolverhampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Santi Vanaram Buddhist AssociationGillingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Saron Independent ChapelAberaman · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2016
- Sasana Ramsi ViharaLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Sayagyi U Ba Khin Memorial TrustCalne · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Scalabrini Fathers CompanyLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Scargill MovementSkipton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- School Sisters of Notre Dame CIOLiverpool · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Scotland's Buddhist ViharaGlasgow · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Seer Green Baptist ChurchSeer Green, Beaconsfield · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Serbian Orthodox Church of St. SavaLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Servant TrustBelfast · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Servants of the WordActon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Seventh-day Adventist ChurchNottingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Shade of Mercy foundationCheadle · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Shahjalal Jame Mosque and Bangladeshi Community CentreWellingborough · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Shahjalal MosqueScunthorpe · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Shanthi Vihara & Meditation CentreNottingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2017
- Shaolin Temple UK China Cultural FundsLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Sherabling-UK LtdBrynmawr · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Shia Jafari Mashayakhi Momin JamatLeicester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Shine International UKLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- shinepinehurstSwindon · Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Shinji Shumeikai (UK)London · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Shiva Cultural and Community CentreAldershot · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Shoreline ChurchSouthport · Charity Worker, Creative Worker · on register since 2024
- Shree Bharatiya Mandal (Indian Association-Tameside),Indian Community CentreAshton U Lyne · Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Shree Digamber Jain AssociationHarrow · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
Recent register changes
Recently added
- 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
- Alfoxton Park Trust19 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
- 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
- Springforth International Ministry Church16 Oct 2026
Common questions
- How many UK employers can sponsor a Religious Worker visa?
- 1,436 organisations hold a sponsor licence covering the Religious Worker route. Only a licensed sponsor can assign a certificate of sponsorship for it.
- Can any UK employer sponsor a Religious Worker visa?
- No. An employer must first apply to the Home Office for a sponsor licence covering the Religious Worker 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 23 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.
Source: Home Office register and Companies House. About the data.