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.
Page 12 of 15, listed alphabetically.
- Licensed sponsors
- 1,418
- Currently on the Home Office register
- Added (90 days)
- 23
- New licences seen since
- Removed (90 days)
- 18
- Licences that left the register
- Live sponsored jobs
- 47
- 4 employers hiring now
Advertised salaries at these sponsors run from £12,000 to £145,000, with a median of £64,790. 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 1,418 licensed sponsors
- St Joseph's Retreat (Highgate)London · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2017
- St Joseph's Society for Foreign MissionsMaidenhead · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- St Mary and St Abu Saifain Coptic Orthodox ChurchRisca · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- St Michael le Belfrey PCCYork · Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- St Patrick's Missionary SocietyWeybridge · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- St Patrick's Roman Catholic ChurchLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- St Paul's Church PCCLONDON · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- St Paul's New Covenant ChurchBristol · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- St Peter's FoundationSalcombe · Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- St Silas Episcopal Church, Glasgow (SCIO)Glasgow · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- St Stephen's Church, Westbourne ParkLondon · Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- St Thomas' Church PhiladelphiaSheffield · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- St Werburgh's Derby LtdDerby · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2019
- St Yeghiche Armenian Church Parish LtdLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- St. Michaels & All Angels ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- Stanley Park Evangelical Free ChurchCarshalton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Stella's VoicePeterhead · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Stevenage Bangladeshi Cultural CenterStevenage · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Stockwell Green Community ServicesCamberwell · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Stranraer Community ChurchStranraer · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Streatham Central ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Sts Stylianos and Catherine ParishReading · Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Suleymaniye Community AssociationLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Sunderland Sikh AssociationSunderland · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Sustainable Faith GlobalLisburn · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Swansea Korean United ChurchSwansea · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- Swindon Hindu TempleSwindon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Sword Of The Spirit MinistriesLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- Synod of German-Speaking Reformed, Lutheran and United Congregations in GBLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Syrian Orthodox ChurchLONDON · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Tahir Academy TrustEnfield · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Telugu Community AssociationPreston · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- The Buddhapadipa Temple TrustWIMBLEDON · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- The Church Of Signs And Wonders (UK) LtdLeicester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Dhammadhipati Vihara (London)MIDDLESEX · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- The Hills ChurchLondonderry · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- The Holy Family Sisters Of The NeedyEssex · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- The Islamic Centre Of EnglandLONDON · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2020
- The Kingsborough CentreUxbridge · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2019
- The Lighthouse Chapel InternationalLONDON · Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- The Lohana Mahajan (UK) TrustSUDBURY · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- The Overcomers Christian Fellowship InternationalPLYMOUTH · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of All Saints, BedworthBedworth · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Holy TrinityCambridge · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Edmund The King, St Mary Woolnoth And St Clement EastcheapLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of St Philemon ToxtethLIVERPOOL · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of The Ascension, Balham HillLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of The Team Parish Of Morden SurreySUTTON · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- The Powerword IntAndover · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- The Reality Of Grace Ministries InternationalLONDON · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The Redeemed Assemblies TrustLONDON · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2019
- The Redeemed Christian Church Of God ('Rccg') Living Water ParishSOUTH WIMBLEDON · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church Of God (Rock Of Redemption (Apata Irapada) Chadwell Heath)Romford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Jesus AssemblyLONDON · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Kingdom Life Assembly BrightonBRIGHTON · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Manifest ChurchSalford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Rivers Of LoveLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church Of God Scotland (Rccg Scotland)Livingston · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- The Redeemed Christian Church Of God, Hope ChapelSTOCKPORT · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church Of God- Kingdom Life AssemblyDONCASTER · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Rhema Pentecostal Church-UKDERBY · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- The Sikh Missionary Society (UK)Southall · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- The Sikh TempleLEEDS · Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- The Sisters Of The Holy Family Of Nazareth ( Good Shepherd Province)Enfield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Still Waters ChurchWAKEFIELD · Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Thrangu Rinpoche TrustOxford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Tsabaoth Freedom CentreMANCHESTER · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Taj Daar-E-Madina Organisation CIOLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Take Hold Church SCIOEdinburgh · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre LtdEtwall · Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Tchabe Kollel LimitedLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Teach All Nations - EuropeBanbury · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2017
- TeachBeyondHorsham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- Tees Valley Community ChurchStockton on Tees · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Tees Valley Youth For ChristStockton-on-Tees · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Thai -British Buddhist Trust (Wat MahathatTemple)Burton-on-Trent · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2015
- Thai Buddharam Temple and Cultural Centre SCIOAberdeen · Religious Worker · on register since 2016
- Thames Meditation SocietySelsdon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The Alliance for Transatlantic Theological TrainingLiverpool · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2016
- The Angel Church (CIO)London · Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Archdiocese of ArmaghArmagh · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- The Association of Islamic Charitable ProjectsBirmingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- The Baptist Church - North BerwickNorth Berwick · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- The Bhat Sikh Gurdwara and Community Association EdinburghEdinburgh · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- The Big Church Day OutLittlehampton · Creative Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- The Birmingham Diocesan Board of FinanceBirmingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The Birmingham Shadhiliya TrustBirmingham · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- The Bridge - New Life ChurchDinnington · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Britain-Burma Buddhist TrustLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- The Buddha-Dhamma FellowshipWarwick · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The Carmelite Charitable TrustLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Central Gurdwara (British Isles) London Khalsa JathaLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2022
- The Charity of the Sisters of Christ CIOLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- The Christian Community in Great BritainForest Row · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2015
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Great Britain)High Wycombe · Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- The Church of Scotland,Edinburgh · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- The Church of the Living God, Pillar and Foundation of the Truth, The Light of the World, South LondonLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- The Church of the Lord (Aladura) WorldwideLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The Co-Mission Churches TrustRaynes Park · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- The Community Church in the North West of EnglandSouthport · Religious Worker · on register since 2025
Recent register changes
Recently added
- Goodnews Assemblies of God1 Sept 2026
- Hope Family Church26 Aug 2026
- Gb Srs Brundavan25 Aug 2026
- Saivanerik Koodam - Southend24 Aug 2026
- Giffnock Newton Mearns Synagogue24 Aug 2026
- The Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal14 Aug 2026
- Harper Church6 Aug 2026
- Mata Chintpurni Mandir Ltd Trading As29 Jul 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
- Harper Memorial Baptist Church6 Aug 2026
- The Congregation of the Daughters of the Cross of Liege24 Jul 2026
- Triumph Of Grace Ministries17 Jul 2026
Common questions
- How many UK employers can sponsor a Religious Worker visa?
- 1,418 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 18 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-Profit1,208
- Education82
- Healthcare40
- Hospitality & Food Service16
- Retail & E-commerce12
- Technology & Software11
- Property & Construction10
- Manufacturing & Industrial8
- Media, Marketing & Creative8
- Professional Services7
- Other6
- Financial Services6
- Travel, Transport & Mobility3
- Energy, Utilities & Sustainability1
Source: UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors, re-read daily, plus Companies House. How this data is produced.