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

Humanists UK Local Groups
Partner Groups
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Upcoming Events

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:

Bangor Humanists
Cam Humanists
Cardiff Humanists
Cornwall Humanists
Derby Humanists
Dyneiddwyr Eryri Humanists
Exeter Humanists
Haywards Heath Humanists
Isle of Wight Humanists
Leeds Humanists
Leicester Humanists
Liverpool Humanists
Maldon Humanists
North Staffs Humanists
Northampton Humanists
Nottingham Humanists
Oxford Humanists
Peterborough Humanists
Portsmouth Humanists
Sheffield Humanists
Swansea Bay Humanists
Worcester Humanists
York Humanists

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

  • Book Group | York Humanists

    York

    Join us for the Book Group, where we will be discussing 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess.

  • October 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.

  • October Autumn Walk | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

    Come along and join us for a autumnal walk around the fantastic Gedling Country Park.

  • October Sunday coffee morning | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

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

  • New monthly social and discussion | Cam Humanists

    Cambridge

    Our new monthly social is a chance to meet up for a relaxed, friendly, informal discussion on all things humanist.

  • Book club | Portsmouth Humanists

    Portsmouth

    Join the Portsmouth Humanists Book Group for friendly conversation, lively discussion and the chance to discover some great books along the way. You don’t need to be an expert reader. Just bring your thoughts, curiosity and enthusiasm for a good chat!

  • When political extremism becomes belief | Peterborough Humanists

    Peterborough

    In this talk Graham Livingstone looks at how some political movements come to function like belief systems and asks what that tells us about political extremism.

  • October 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 and 'conversation starters' | Leicester Humanists

    Leicester

    Join us for a thought-provoking sharing of ideas and interests, followed by our regular coffee morning social!

  • October Secular Social | Sheffield Humanists

    Sheffield

    Sheffield Humanists and Sunday Assembly Sheffield are working together on this regular joint event to give non-religious people from across Sheffield a chance to meet each other

  • Recovered from religion | Oxford Humanists

    Oxford

    Our October meeting is entitled “Recovered from Religion”. This evening will feature people sharing their lived experiences of moving from membership of a religious group, through questioning and leaving their faith, to ultimately embracing humanism. And because this is also our Second Birthday, there’ll be cake and a little celebration to mark the occasion!

  • Ceremonies, humanism, and ritual | York Humanists

    York

    Join us and humanist celebrant Ewan Main for this brief dash through the world of humanist ceremonies: what celebrants do, and how and why they create ritual and symbolism, with examples and stories taken from fourteen years as a practicing celebrant.

  • Cardiff Humanist Celebrant Evening

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    Join us for an inspiring evening with Jo John, a humanist celebrant, as she shares insights into humanist celebrancy.

  • October social: exploring local nuclear plans | Swansea Bay Humanists

    Swansea

    Brian Jones (Greenpeace and Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Cymru) will outline the proposal to develop a nuclear site near Maesteg and the concerns being raised by local and national groups.

  • 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.

  • October 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!

  • Leicester and Nottingham Humanists Meet Up - Jewry Wall and Pub

    Leicester

    Following the success of the Leicester Humanists excursion to Nottingham last autumn we are holding a get together with our Midlands friends in Leicester, to visit the newly reopened Jewry Wall museum.

  • Social walk | Worcester Humanists

    Worcester

    Join us for a low-intensity walk in good company!

  • Pride, Progress & Pushback: 47 Years of LGBT+ Humanists | Sheffield Humanists

    Sheffield

    Nick Baldwin, Coordinator of LGBT+ Humanists, in conversation with Glenn Lawrence of Sheffield Humanists, will explore how Humanists UK has contributed to decades of progress on LGBT+ rights, and how rising intolerance, religious nationalism, and renewed threats to human rights require continued action.

  • 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.

  • Portsmouth Humanists Curry Club

    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!

  • The philosophy of forgiveness | York Humanists

    York

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

  • October coffee morning | Isle of Wight Humanists

    Ryde

    Join us for our friendly coffee morning and chat

  • 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.

  • Leicester Humanists Coffee Morning

    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?

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Pub Evening | Leicester Humanists

    Leicester

    An evening of merriment and delightful conversation at the pub!

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Leicester Humanists Coffee Morning

    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 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.

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