BUILDING
HUMANIST COMMUNITY

Human beings are social animals, and we often feel the need to get together to find support, learn new things, meet new people, and work together for a common cause. Very often we just want to get together to relax and have fun with like-minded people.

Humanists UK has groups around the country providing a range of events and activities in your communities. Humanist groups have a variety of activities, and give you the opportunities for:

  • Meeting and socialising with like minded people, as well as promoting humanism in your local community.
  • Campaigning on humanist issues, as well as learning, exchanging ideas, and debating issues.
  • Representing humanist views in local decision making and volunteering and engaging in our social action.

Local Humanism Map

Click the pins for contact details and to find more about Humanists UK Local Groups and our humanist Partner Groups around the country.

Local Groups

Humanists UK Local Groups are communities organised by a local team of Humanists UK volunteers. They bring non-religious people together to be happier and more fulfilled and to be a force for good in their communities. These groups are a part of Humanists UK, and committee volunteers are provided with ongoing support and learning and development opportunities.

Local Groups are marked on the above map. Our current Local Groups are:

As well as having Local Groups, Humanists UK is affiliated with a number of other humanist Partner Groups in towns and cities around the UK which also put on public events. These groups are also featured on the map above.

Getting involved: 

Click here to see what volunteering vacancies are available in your Local Group.

If there is no local group in your area, and you’re interested in getting one going, please email localgroups@humanists.uk.

Other humanist events and meet-ups

As well as the events organised by Humanists UK Local Groups, Humanists UK and its special interest networks and sections (such as LGBT+ Humanists, Young Humanists, and Humanist Climate Action) organise events around the UK. Many of these are listed under the ‘Community’ tab of our UK-wide events listings.

There are also a number of other humanist groups associated with Humanists UK, such as party-political humanist groups, which also organise events from time to time.

Upcoming Events

  • Pizza & planning social | Haywards Heath Humanists

    West Sussex

    Join us at our new regular venue and time slot for a relaxed, sociable evening of humanist community, conversation, and planning!

  • Open meeting | Portsmouth Humanists

    Portsmouth

    Come along and meet friendly, like-minded people at our Portsmouth Humanists open meeting. Whether you're already involved, new to the group, or simply curious about what we're doing, you'll be very welcome to join us, have a chat, and help shape what we do next.

  • October Brunch | Bangor Humanists

    Bangor

    Join us for brunch and a relaxed chat with fellow humanists at Coffee Cure at the Museum, nestled within the historic Bangor Castle.

  • Scarborough Brunch | York Humanists

    Scarborough

    Following the success of our recent Knaresborough and Beverley Brunches, we're trying another brunch event, this time in Scarborough. This is aimed primarily at people who don't get along to our monthly meetings in York, but anyone living in the local area is welcome.

  • Book Club | Leicester Humanists

    Leicester

    Join us for a discussion of the monthly book! This month we are reading The Book of Trespass, by Nick Hayes.

  • Swansea Environment Centre campaigns | Swansea Humanists

    Swansea

    Presentation by Swansea Environment Centre on their current campaigns

  • The philosophy of forgiveness | York Humanists

    York

    The Philosophy Group at this meeting will be discussing the topic 'the philosophy of forgiveness'.

  • Brunch | Portsmouth Humanists

    Portsmouth

    Our Portsmouth Humanists monthly brunch is a chance to meet like-minded people, enjoy some good food and have a chat in a friendly, informal setting.

  • October coffee morning | Isle of Wight Humanists

    Ryde

    Join us for our friendly coffee morning and chat

  • October social | Maldon Humanists

    Maldon

    A friendly social get together to meet new people and talk about all sorts of things from a humanist point of view.

  • Monthly social & discussion | Cam Humanists

    Cambridge

    A friendly and relaxed meet-up with a focus on what matters to us about humanism, both locally and beyond.

  • Remembrance 2026

    London

    An inclusive Remembrance event held at the Royal College of Defence Studies in London on Saturday 7 November 2026. An opportunity to come together to remember those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

  • November Brunch | Worcester Humanists

    Worcester

    Please join us for our usual friendly and relaxed monthly brunch. Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll be made very welcome.

  • 'The People's Emergency Briefing' screening | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

    Nottingham Humanists present a screening and discussion of: 'The People’s Emergency Briefing'.

  • Coffee morning | Leicester Humanists

    Leicester

    Join us for a friendly chat at.our regular coffee morning at the Phoenix!

  • Humanism, communities and Welsh politics | Cardiff Humanists

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    We’re excited to announce a special session in November focused on Welsh politics and humanist action. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, strategise, and take meaningful steps together.

  • Religion, division & dialogue in Britain | York Humanists

    York

    Join us and Jeremy Rodell, Humanists UK Dialogue Officer, to explore some big questions: what's really going on in our religion and belief landscape? Where are the tensions? What about Christian nationalism? Has there been a Christian revival? How can humanists make a positive contribution?

  • Curry Club | Portsmouth Humanists

    Portsmouth

    Portsmouth Humanists' Curry Club is the perfect way to get involved with your local humanist community, meet like-minded people, and enjoy fantastic food too!

  • November Curry Club | Bangor Humanists

    Bangor

    Bangor Humanists' Curry Club is the perfect way to get involved with your local humanist community, meet like-minded people, and enjoy fantastic food too!

  • 'How to be a Happy Human' | Book launch

    London

    In How to Be a Happy Human, Andrew Copson argues that we’re running from the things that make us happy: our limited time, the effort things take, and our need for each other.

  • Book club | Leeds Humanists

    Leeds

    Humanists LOVE questions! Join us for a fun ride through philosophy, theology and pretty much everything else as we discuss Douglas Adams' 'Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy'.

  • Swansea Bay Humanists present: The People’s Emergency Briefing

    Swansea

    Swansea Bay Humanists presents a screening and discussion of: The People’s Emergency Briefing

  • Philosophy in the pub | Portsmouth Humanists

    Portsmouth

    Come along to Portsmouth Humanists’ Philosophy in the Pub and explore some fascinating questions about life, society and what it means to be human. Good conversation, different perspectives and a drink or two along the way.

  • November Social | Sheffield Humanists

    Sheffield

    Our socials are a perfect way to get involved with your local humanist community, meet like-minded people, and have a drink and something to eat too!

  • Trans Day of Remembrance 2026 | LGBT+ Humanists

    London

    LGBT+ Humanists is proud to be observing Trans Day of Remembrance to remember and mourn the deaths of trans people in the UK and around the world who have lost their lives due to transphobic violence and prejudice. We look forward to having you with us to stand in solidarity and support with the trans community.

  • Sunday coffee morning | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

    Come along and join us for a Sunday morning drink and a friendly chat about humanism.

  • Book Club | Leicester Humanists

    Leicester

    Join us for a discussion on the monthly book. This month we are reading The Left Hand of Darkness, by Ursula K. Le Guin.

  • Book group | York Humanists

    York

    Join us for the Book Group, where we will be discussing 'The new dark ages' by James Marriott.

  • Pub evening | Leicester Humanists

    Leicester

    An evening of merriment and delightful conversation at the pub!

  • Saltaire Peace and Crafts Fair 2026 | Leeds Humanists

    Shipley

    Come and visit our stall at this popular Christmas craft fair in historic Saltaire.

  • November coffee morning | Isle of Wight Humanists

    Ryde

    Join us for our friendly coffee morning and chat

  • November Book Club | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

    This month's book is "The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI." by Cory Doctorow.

  • November Brunch | Bangor Humanists

    Bangor

    Join us for brunch and a relaxed chat with fellow humanists at Coffee Cure at the Museum, nestled within the historic Bangor Castle.

  • December Brunch | Worcester Humanists

    Worcester

    Please join us for our usual friendly and relaxed monthly brunch. Whether you're a humanist, humanist-friendly, or just humanist-curious, you'll be made very welcome.

  • Monthly social & discussion | Cam Humanists

    Cambridge

    A friendly and relaxed meet-up with a focus on what matters to us about humanism, both locally and beyond.

  • Early Winter Gathering | Cardiff Humanists

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    As the nights grow long and the air turns crisp, let’s come together to celebrate the light we create as a community.

  • December Curry Club | Bangor Humanists

    Bangor

    Bangor Humanists' Curry Club is the perfect way to get involved with your local humanist community, meet like-minded people, and enjoy fantastic food too!

  • Coffee morning | Leicester Humanists

    Leicester

    Join us for a friendly chat at.our regular coffee morning at the Phoenix!

  • Museum Lates at Queer Britain London | LGBT+ Humanists

    London

    Join us for a social and informative evening at Queer Britain Museum as they open their doors for a rare evening viewing. Queer Britain (QB) is the National LGBTQ+ Museum and exists to reclaim, preserve, and celebrate British LGBTQ+ history and culture.

  • December Social | Sheffield Humanists

    Sheffield

    Our socials are a perfect way to get involved with your local humanist community, meet like-minded people, and have a drink and something to eat too!

  • December social - music & storytelling | Swansea Humanists

    Swansea

    Join us this festive season for bold, beautiful, frontline folk music from Seize the Day - radical folk with heart, humour and purpose.

  • Joseph Priestley - Yorkshireman, Freethinker, Radical and Scientist | Sheffield Humanists

    Sheffield

    Discover the remarkable life and legacy of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) — chemist and radical Unitarian freethinker

  • December Brunch | Bangor Humanists

    Bangor

    Join us for brunch and a relaxed chat with fellow humanists at Coffee Cure at the Museum, nestled within the historic Bangor Castle.

  • Coffee morning | Leicester Humanists

    Leicester

    Join us for a friendly chat at.our regular coffee morning at the Phoenix!

Local Humanist Groups

Partner Groups