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 3 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
- Christ Church Haywards HeathHaywards Heath · Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Christ Church LiverpoolLiverpool · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- Christ Church LondonLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2020
- Christ Church Southampton CIOSouthampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Christ Exalted ChurchWellingborough · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Christ Gospel AssemblyTilbury · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Christ Healing Evangelical ChurchGlasgow · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Christ United Pentecostal Ministries Liberty HouseNorthampton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- ChristChurchLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- ChristChurch BansteadBanstead · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- ChristarMaidenhead · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Christian Associates NetworkGlasgow · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Christian Fellowship ChurchBelfast · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Chroma ChurchLeicester · Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Church ArmySheffield · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Church Communities UKRobertsbridge · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Church of England Central ServicesLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- Church of Ireland and Methodist Chaplaincy BelfastBelfast · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Church of Scientology Religious Education College IncEast Grinstead · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Church of the Nazarene British Isles North DistrictPerth · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Church of the Nazarene British Isles South District BISDAshton-under-Lyne · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- City ChurchBelfast · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- City Church (Cambridge)Cambridge · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- City Church BirminghamBirmingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- City Church ManchesterManchester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- City Gates ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- City Life ChurchPortsmouth · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- City Of Faith MinistryBarking · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- City Of God Christian CentreNewcastle upon Tyne · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- City Valley ChurchShipley · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- City of GodsSheffield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- City on a HillEdinburgh · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Claretian Missionaries TrustSt Neots · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Clifton DioceseBristol · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Co-Mission Initiative TrustLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Comboni Missionary Sisters CIOBirmingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Commission Apostolic Trust LtdBournemouth · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Community Church PutneyPutney · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Community Church of GodTottenham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Community of Saint JohnLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- Community of the Risen ChristGlasgow · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Community of the Sisters of the ChurchGerrards Cross · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Congregation Of The Daughters of the Holy Spirit CIONorthampton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Congregation Of The Sisters Of The Finding Of Jesus In The TempleLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Congregation of Jesus Charitable TrustYork · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Congregation of Our Lady of SionLondon · Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Congregation of Our Lady of the Missions CIOHarrow · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Congregation of Our Lady, Canonesses of St Augustine CIOLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherin of Siena Newcastle, NatalBushey · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Congregation of the Holy Spirit, British ProvinceChester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Congregation of the Most Holy RedeemerLONDON · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2017
- Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of BetharramSolihull · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Cornerstone Church PortsmouthSouthsea · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Cornerstone Collective of ChurchesLiverpool · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Cornerstone Community Church (Wales)Swansea · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2020
- Cornerstone St AndrewsSt Andrews · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- Corrymeela CommunityBallycastle · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Covenant Players (UK) TrustPontypool · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Covenant of Mercy LtdCanary Wharf, London · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Coventry Diocesan Board of FinanceCoventry · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Coventry Shri Sidhi Vinayagar DevasthanamCoventry · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Croftlands Community ChurchUlverston · Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Cross MissionLuton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Crossover Chapel InternationalLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Crossroads Church EdinburghEdinburgh · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Crown Christian Heritage TrustDroitwich · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Crown Jesus MinistriesBelfast · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Da' Watul Islam UK & Eire LimitedLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Darul-IlmDewsbury · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Daughters Of St PaulLIVERPOOL · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- DCF Community ChurchIsle of Skye · Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Dhamma Nikethanaya International Community Centre For Education Meditation Psychotherapy And CounsellingLETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Diocese Of BrentwoodBRENTWOOD · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Divine Exchange Christian CentreLeeds · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Divine Television Foundation LtdRamsgate · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2019
- DORSET ISLAMIC CULTURAL ASSOCIATION T/A Poole MosquePoole · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- DREAMSAI Milton KeynesMilton Keynes · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Danbury Mission ChurchDanbury · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Dar Ul Uloom Islamia LongsightManchester · Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Dashmesh Sikh TempleManchester · Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Daughters of Divine CharityMiddleton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Daughters of Divine Love, English RegionLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Daughters of Mary Help of ChristiansLiverpool · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Daughters of Mary Mother of MercyLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Daughters of Our Lady of ProvidenceAlton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Dayspring Chapel MinistriesBristol · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- De La Salle Great Britain CIOOxford · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Demonstration of Holy Ghost and Power MinistryEdinburgh · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Dennistoun Baptist Church SCIOGlasgow · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Denstone CollegeUttoxeter · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Dera Baba Gobind DassWolverhampton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Dhamma Centre (Colchester)Colchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Dhammakaya International Society of the United KingdomWoking · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Dhammakaya North United KingdomTyne and Wear · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- Diadem Ministries international -Diadem ChurchLONDON · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- Diocese of Arundel and BrightonCrawley · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Diocese of Derby )diocesan Board of Finance LimitedDerby · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2015
- Diocese of Down & ConnorBelfast · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Diocese of East AngliaNorwich · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Diocese of HallamSheffield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
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.