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
- 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 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 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
- London Sri Murugan TempleLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2018
- Luli UK FestivalOldham · Charity Worker, Creative Worker · on register since 2026
- Lutheran Church in Great Britain LimitedLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- luton islamic centreLuton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation CentreYork · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Madrasa-Tul-MadinaGlasgow · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Maha Shiv Shakti MandirWalsall · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Mahamevnawa International Meditation CentreBasildon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Mahamevnawa Meditation Center UKWidnes · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2024
- Mahasi Dhamma FellowshipSalford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- Mahavir FoundationHarrow · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2021
- Manav Dharam Society (UK)Harrow · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Manchester City ChapelManchester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Manchester Diocesan Board of FinanceBury · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- Manchester Islamic Institute t/a Manchester Islamic CentreManchester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Manchester naat association Comunity Interest CompanyT/A The Alliance Of Muslim ArtistsManchester · Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- Marhaba Charitable Trust & Masjid Al NoorBoston · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Marian Fathers Charitable TrustLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Marian Mission for the PoorLeyton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Mariapolis LtdWelwyn Garden City · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2017
- Markazi Jamia Masjid GhausiaHuddersfield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- markazi jamia mosque rizaHuddersfield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Masjid and Imambargah Shuhdae KarbalaLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Mata Chintpurni Mandir Ltd Trading AsWolverhampton · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2026
- Maximum Impact Christian Centre (MICC)Sunderland · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Medhurst MinistriesLoftus · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Medicine Buddha FoundationDartford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Mercy Foundation CIO Al ManaarBradford · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2025
- Merseyside Tamil SchoolLiverpool · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- Methodist ChurchLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Methodist Church in IrelandBelfast · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Mid Antrim VineyardBallymena · Religious Worker · on register since 2022
- Mifadelo Global Religion Law and Health Found LtdLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Milton Keynes Murugan Temple Trust (CIO)Milton Keynes · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- Minhaj ul Quran InternationalLondon · Creative Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Ministries Without Borders InternationalCardiff · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Ministry of ReconciliationLeicester · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Miracle Temple Assemblies of God ChurchMilton Keynes · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Missionaries of Charity BrothersManchester · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of JesusLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2018
- Missionary Sisters of the ImmaculateLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Missionary Society of St PaulBrixton · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Mogok Dhamma TrustRomford · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- Mohanji Foundation UKHuntly · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2023
- Monastery of Our Lady & Saint Joseph - Poor Clare ColettinesEllesmere · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Montfort Missionary SocietyLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Mosaic ChurchCoventry · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Mount Horeb Victorious Church InternationalEltham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Mount Olive Evangelical MinistryNorthampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Mount Zion Baptist ChurchCardigan · Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Mount Zion Christian Ministries International (Freedom Arena)London · Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Muslim Association of Nigeria (UK)London · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2016
- Muslim HandsNottingham · Charity Worker, Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker · on register since 2013
- Muslim World League London Office TrustLondon · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2013
- Musselburgh Baptist ChurchMusselburgh · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Mustafa Welfare Society BoltonBolton · Religious Worker, Skilled Worker · on register since 2023
- My Father's House Assemblies Of God ChurchTelford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2025
- Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation CentreThornby · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- Namdhari Sikh Sangat UKSouthall · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2019
- Nan Ping Spiritual Cultivation Organization of the UKLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2021
- Nanak Darbar North LondonLondon · Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh TempleCoventry · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2021
- Nanaksar Satsang SabhaSmethwick · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Nanaksar Satsang Sabha (London)Southall · Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- Nanaksar Thath Isher DarbarWolverhampton · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha/is of the UKLondon · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2020
- Nations TrustLlanelli · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2017
- Nepali Temple Cum-Community Centre London UK T/A Pashupatinath TempleLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2026
- Net ChurchDartford · on register since 2026
- New Beginning MinistriesPreston · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- New Birth International Bible ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- New Covenant Church BristolBristol · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- New Covenant Church Edmonton CIOLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2022
- New Covenant Fellowship ChurchLuton · Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- New Covenant International Ministries Cherubim And SeraphimManchester · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- New Creation Church TauntonTaunton · Religious Worker · on register since 2024
- New DimensionNewport · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2014
- New Hall School TrustChelmsford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- New Hope Christian ChurchSheffield · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2023
- New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist UnionUlverston · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- New Life Pentecostal ChurchCanterbury · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- New Malden United Reformed ChurchNew Malden · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2016
- New North London SynagogueLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2025
- New River Baptist ChurchLondon · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2017
- Newbold CollegeBracknell · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2013
- newbreed christian palaceHatfield · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2018
- Newbridge Baptist ChurchBirmingham · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Newcastle Dream ChurchNewcastle upon Tyne · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2015
- Newcastle Upon Tyne Hindu TempleNewcastle Upon Tyne · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2013
- Newjoy International Gospel ChurchBradford · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · on register since 2026
- Newport Pagnell Baptist ChurchNewport Pagnell · Religious Worker, Tier 2 Ministers of Religion · on register since 2016
- Niddrie Community ChurchEdinburgh · Charity Worker, Religious Worker · 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.