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
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God Victory House,RochdaleRochdale · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Freedom HouseErith · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Great Open Door Tabernacle Parish PrestonPreston · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- 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, Jubilee House for all NationsRomford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG Victory CentreLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Victory @ ReadingReading · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Zion Hill, BurtonDerby · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- The Redeemed Christian Church Of God- Kingdom Life AssemblyDoncaster · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Religious Of Christian InstructionSherborne · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- The Representative Body of the Church in WalesCardiff · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- The Rhema Pentecostal Church-UKDerby · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- The Roman Catholic Diocese of LancasterLancaster · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The Salvation ArmyLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 20133 jobs
- The Sanghapadipa TempleSwansea · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- The Santiwongsaram TempleBirmingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- The Shepherd's Flock International Church, United KingdomSkegness · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- The Sikh Missionary Society (UK)Southall · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- The Sikh Society of Milton KeynesMilton Keynes · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- The Sikh TempleLeeds · Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- The Sikh Temple Trust NottinghamNottingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The Sisters of Providence, RosminianLoughborough · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- The Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace CIONottingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- The Sisters Of The Holy Family Of Nazareth ( Good Shepherd Province)Enfield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- The Society of The WorkLittlemore Oxford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- The Sons of Divine ProvidenceKingston upon Thames · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- The Stewards' TrustLondon · on register since 2026
- The Still Waters ChurchWakefield · Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Swedish Church in London LtdLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- The Sword of The Spirit & Healing MinistryBirmingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- The United Parish of Ballynure & Ballyeaston (Ballyclare)Ballyclare · Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- The Verona Fathers/Comboni MissionariesSunningdale · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- The Word House Christian MinistriesRochester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- The York Oratory Trust (CIO)York · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Theravada Buddhist TrustSheffield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Thotherapy Christian Fellowship TrustLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Thrangu Rinpoche TrustOxford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Throssel Hole Buddhist AbbeyHexham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Tilbury Education & Cultural AssociationEssex · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Tisarana Vihara AssociationTwickenham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2015
- Today's Community ChurchWigan · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Trent VineyardNottingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Trinity Baptist ChurchLondon · Charity Worker, Creative Worker · on register since 2013
- Trinity Church Central LondonLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Trinity Church NottinghamNottingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Trinity CollegeCambridge · Government Authorised Exchange, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Trinity College BristolBristol · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Triratna SaranaPowys · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Truro CathedralTruro · Religious Worker · on register since 2015
- Tsabaoth Freedom CentreManchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Uckg HelpcentreLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Uganda Croydon Catholic Community (Uccc)Croydon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church in GBRochdale · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Umm ul Qura Foundation CIOBradford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Union FoundationBridgend · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- United Kingdom Mennonite MinistriesCraven Arms · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2017
- United Nepali Revival ChurchWembley · on register since 2026
- United Pentecostal Church of Great Britain & IrelandLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- United Reformed ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- United SynagogueLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Universal Prayer Group MinistryWelling · on register since 2026
- Upper Killay Congregational ChurchSwansea · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Urban Key LondonLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- Urban Promise UKRomford · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Vaishnav Sangh of UKLeicester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Valley ChurchBamber Bridge · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Varapunya Buddhist Society (Varapunya Meditation Centre)Aberdeen · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Vedic Society of SouthamptonSouthampton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion
- Venkatakrushna Vrundavana UK LimitedHertfordshire · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Verbum Dei CommunitySouthampton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- VibeArmagh · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Victory Church Of ChristLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2015
- Victory Family Centre GlasgowGlasgow · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Victory Family Centre LondonLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Victory Hill ChurchEdinburgh · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Victory OutreachSalford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Vine ChurchSwindon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Vinelife Church ManchesterManchester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Vishwa Hindu KendraSouthall · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Vishwa Hindu Parishad (UK)Bolton · Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Vision Gospel Ministries InternationalLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- Voice Of Revival Ministries International (UK)Leeds · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Wadsley Parish ChurchSheffield · Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Wallington Christian CentreWallington · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Walls of Salvation Brentwood Tamil ChurchBrentwood · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Wat Arun Norfolk UKNorwich · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Wat Buddharam (London)Romford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Wat Buddharam LeedsLeeds · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Wat Matchimaram UKLeeds · Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Wat Mongkhonwararam UKLoughborough · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Wat Pa BuddharamWellingborough · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Wat Pa Tesarangsee UKNew Milton · Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Wat Phra Singh UKRuncorn · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Wat Sri Intra AtulaCrawley · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- Wat Sriratanaram TempleBolton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Wat Thai SouthendWestcliff on Sea · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Watersprings Christian CentreLuton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Watford Velmurugan TrustWatford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- WEC InternationalCoventry · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Wellingborough District Hindu AssociationWellingborough · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2016
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.