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
- Jesmond Parish ChurchNewcastle upon Tyne · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Jesuits in Britain CIOLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Jesus Foundation Family InternationalSalford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2015
- Jesus House Torry, AberdeenAberdeen · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Jesus House for All NationsLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Jesus Power House Ministries LimitedIlford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Jesus women International Prayer MovementWitney · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Jethavana Buddhist ViharaBirmingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Jewish Council of ScotlandGlasgow · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- Jewish Futures Trust LtdLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- John G. Lake Ministries UK & IEOxford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Journey Community ChurchAntrim · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2016
- Jubilee Church CoventryCoventry · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Jubilee Church MaidstoneMaidstone · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2019
- Karpaha Vinayaga TrustLONDON · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Kent Sri Lankan Buddhist Cultural CentreSidcup · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- Khalsa CentreTOOTING · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Khidmah AcademyLONDON · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- King's Revival Church (Intl) MinistriesSURREY · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Kingdom Faith Ministries InternationalMILTON KEYNES · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Kingdom Mandate CentreManchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Ksimc Of LeedsLeeds · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- KSIMC of LondonStanmore · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Kadampa Meditation Centre LondonLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Kadampa Meditation Centre PlymPLYMOUTH · Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Kahaila LimitedLondon · Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Kanz ul HudaBirmingham · Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Karimia InstituteNottingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Ketumati Buddhist ViharaGrt.MANCHESTER · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Khalsa Darbar Gurdwara (Sarbat da Bhala Derby)Derby · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Community of BirminghamBirmingham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2016
- King's Arms Trust (Bedford)Bedford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- King's Church ChessingtonChessington · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- King's Church LondonLondon · Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- King's Cross ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- King's Cross Korean ChurchSUTTON · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Kingdom Empowerment Ministries International FellowshipManchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Kingdom Heritage Christian FellowshipCroydon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Kingdom Palace OutreachBolton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Kings Church KingstonThames Ditton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Kingsway International Christian CentreChatham · Creative Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Kirkcaldy Central MosqueKirkcaldy · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- KoinoniaActon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Koinonia John the Baptist Ireland LtdBallymena · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Kokni Community LutonLuton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Krishna CymruCardiff · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- L'Abri FellowshipLiss · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- LCC Community TrustLisburn · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Leeds Diocesan Board Of FinanceLeeds · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- Lifegrace Ministries InternationalCROYDON · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Liverpool Ganesh TrustLIVERPOOL · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- Liverpool Murugan TempleBIRKENHEAD · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Living Wisdom Word MinistryOLDHAM · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Living Wisdom Word Ministry, Milton KeynesMILTON KEYNES · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- London Buddhist ViharaCHISWICK · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- London Full Gospel Central ChurchLONDON · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- London Riverside ChurchDagenham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2019
- London Sevashram SanghaLONDON · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2014
- London Sri Murugan TempleLONDON · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2018
- Luli UK FestivalOLDHAM · Charity Worker, Creative Worker · on register since 2026
- Lakshmi Narayana TrustLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2018
- Lancaster Muslim Welfare SocietyLancaster · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Land of JoyHexham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Latin LinkReading · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Launches Evangelistic Ministries InternationalLondon · Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- League of British Muslims UKLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Leeds Buddhist Vihara TrustLeeds · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Leith Baptist ChurchEdinburgh · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Lelung Dharma TrustNorth Harrow · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Liberal Judaism (ULPS)London · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Liberty ChurchNewport · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Lichfield Diocesan Board of FinanceLichfield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Life Changing International ChapelLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Life Destiny ChurchHarrogate · Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Life Transformation MinistriesNewcastle upon Tyne · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Life UnlimitedCoventry · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- LifeSpring MinistriesWolverhampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Lifegate ChurchWalsall · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2015
- Lifeline NetworkDagenham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Liskeard Baptist Church CharityLiskeard · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Little Company of Mary Sisters England CIOLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Little Sisters of the PoorLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Liverpool Chinese Gospel ChurchLiverpool · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Liverpool Diocesan Board of FinanceLiverpool · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Living Faith Foursquare Gospel ChurchBedford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Living Light Christian ChurchTaunton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- London City MissionLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- London Diocesan FundLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- London Institute of Vedic EducationCoulsdon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- London Islamic Culture And Recreation SocietyLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- London Jesus Vision ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- London Network Church (Previously Known as East Acton Baptist Church)London · Religious Worker · on register since 2019
- London Presbyterian ChurchLONDON · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- London Shogyoji TrustLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- London Sikh CentreLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- London Sivan Kovil TrustLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Lutheran Church in Great Britain LimitedLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Mahamevnawa Meditation Center UKWIDNES · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Manav Dharam Society (UK)HARROW · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Mata Chintpurni Mandir Ltd Trading AsWOLVERHAMPTON · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2026
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.