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
- 1,418
- 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
- The Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace CIONottingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- 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 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
- The charity of the congregation of the Ursulines of JesusSwansea · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- 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
- 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 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
- 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 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
- Upper Killay Congregational ChurchSwansea · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Urban Promise UKRomford · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Victory Church Of ChristLONDON · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2015
- 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
- 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 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
- Wat Arun Norfolk UKNORWICH · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Wat Mongkhonwararam UKLOUGHBOROUGH · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Wat Pa Tesarangsee UKNew Milton · Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Wat Sri Intra AtulaCRAWLEY · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- 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
- WELS ChurchStaines-Upon-Thames · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Westminster Bangladeshi Welfare TrustLONDON · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- WiseHigh Wycombe · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 201335 jobs
- Word Of Hope Bible ChurchMANCHESTER · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Word Of Light International Ministries LtdNEWPORT PAGNELL · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- 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 Buddharam (London)London · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Wat Buddharam LeedsLeeds · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Wat Matchimaram UKLeeds · Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Wat Pa BuddharamWellingborough · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Wat Phra Singh UKRuncorn · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- 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
- Wellingborough District Hindu AssociationWellingborough · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2016
- Wellspring ChurchWatford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- Wembley Christian FellowshipLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- West London Islamic CentreGreenford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Westminster ChapelLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Westminster Roman Catholic Diocese TrusteeLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Westminster SynagogueLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Whitehaven Trust LtdBristol · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Wimbledon and District SynagogueLondon · Religious Worker
- Winner???¢????????s family chapel internationalTelford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Woodlands Group of ChurchesBristol · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- Word Practitioners MinistryBasildon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- Word of Life Ministries UK LimitedWellingborough · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- World Harvest (UK)Harrow · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- World HorizonsLlanelli · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- World Mission Agency-Winners Chapel InternationalDartford · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- World Shirdi Sai Baba Organisation (UK)London · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- World Sport MinistriesBath · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Wycombe Tamil Community AssociationHigh Wycombe · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Yogi Divine Society (UK)London · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2015
- Yeovil Community ChurchYeovil · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Yorkshire CampsSkipton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Yorkshire Education Society T/A Upper Soothill Islamic CentreDewsbury · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2024
- Youth InitiativesBelfast · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Youth Ministry TrustConsett · Religious Worker · on register since 2019
- Youth With A Mission (NI) ltdRostrevor · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
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.