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
- Jamia Darus Sunnah LondonLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Jamia Hanfia Rezvia MosqueNewport · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Jamia Islamia Ghousia TrustLuton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2016
- Jamia Masjid & Madrassa Faiz Ul Quran GhousiaBirmingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Jamia Mosque Anwar-Ul-Uloom TrustSmethwick · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Jamia MuhammadiyahHalifax · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2020
- Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith Nottingham (Masjid Umar)Nottingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Jamyang Buddhist CentreLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Jeeyar Educational Trust UKTunstall · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Jehovah Evangelical Team (J.E.T.) C.C.C. Valley of Berachah parishDartford · Charity Worker, Creative Worker · on register since 2024
- Jesmond Parish ChurchNewcastle upon Tyne · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Jesuits in Britain CIOLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Jesus Deciples' Community ChurchLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- Jesus Foundation Family InternationalSalford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2015
- Jesus House for All NationsLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Jesus House Torry, AberdeenAberdeen · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Jesus Power House Ministries LimitedIlford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Jesus Restoration CentreHounslow · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2019
- 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
- Jews For JesusLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- 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
- 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
- Karpaha Vinayaga TrustLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2020
- Kent Sri Lankan Buddhist Cultural CentreSevenoaks · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- Ketumati Buddhist Vihara TrustGrt.MANCHESTER · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Khalsa CentreTooting · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Khalsa Darbar Gurdwara (Sarbat da Bhala Derby)Derby · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Khidmah AcademyLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- 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
- King's Revival Church (Intl) MinistriesSurrey · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Kingdom Empowerment Ministries International FellowshipManchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Kingdom Faith Ministries InternationalMilton Keynes · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- Kingdom Heritage Christian FellowshipCroydon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Kingdom Mandate CentreManchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- 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
- 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
- L'Abri FellowshipLiss · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- 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
- LCC Community TrustLisburn · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- 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
- Leeds Diocesan Board Of FinanceLeeds · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- 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
- Liberty ChurchRotherham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- 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
- Lifegate ChurchWalsall · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2015
- Lifegrace Ministries InternationalCroydon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Lifeline NetworkDagenham · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- LifeSpring MinistriesWolverhampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- 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
- 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 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
- 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 City MissionLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- London Diocesan FundLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- London Full Gospel Central ChurchLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- London Institute of Vedic EducationCoulsdon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- London Islamic Culture And Recreation SocietyLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2026
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.