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

  • Sunday Coffee Morning | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

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

  • July Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists

    Leicester

    Want to learn more about how to get involved in humanism, or just have a friendly chat with like-minded people? Join your fellow humanists for a coffee!

  • The People's Emergency Briefing: viewing and discussion | Oxford Humanists

    Oxford

    As seems highly topical with the recent heatwave, join us to watch a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing – a 45 minute film about the Climate and Nature crisis – followed by a discussion led by Jim Smith on how we, as humanists, respond to this issue at national and local levels.

  • Leeds Humanists Book Club

    Leeds

    Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut is a novel about science or possibly about a scientist - in fact, of course, it is about both

  • Pride and Progress: Where Are We in 2026? | LGBT+ Humanists

    London

    As Pride month unfolds, LGBT+ Humanists and Central London Humanists bring together three leading voices to reflect on the state of LGBT+ equality, visibility, and community in 2026. With growing challenges in some areas and important advances in others, what reasons do we have to celebrate, and what work remains to be done?

  • July 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!

  • Social Walk | Worcester Humanists

    Worcester

    Join our friendly group for an enjoyable walk along the river.

  • July 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.

  • Leeds Pride | Leeds Humanists & LGBT+ Humanists

    Leeds

    Join us at Leeds Pride, either in the parade or on the stall!

  • Drinks & Discourse | Haywards Heath Humanists

    Burgess Hill

    Join us for an evening of friendly humanist conversation with a welcoming and like-minded community.

  • Book Group | York Humanists

    York

    Join us for the Book Group, where we will be discussing 'Question 7' by Richard Flanagan.

  • July Coffee Morning | Isle of Wight Humanists

    Ryde

    Come and join us for a coffee, a slice of cake (other snacks are available!) and a friendly chat with like-minded people.

  • London Trans+ Pride | LGBT+ Humanists

    London

    Join us at the London Trans+ Pride march, in love and solidarity!

  • July Book Club | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

    This month's book is: "A Field Guide to Getting Lost" by Rebecca Solnit

  • Summer walk across the fields | Maldon Humanists

    Feering

    Enjoy the fine weather with a countryside walk, ending up at Prested Hall bistro for coffee and cake.

  • Belfast Humanist Heritage Walk

    Belfast

    This walking tour will explore people and ideas of freethinking, secularism and tolerance over 250 years of humanist history in Belfast up to the present day.

  • August 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.

  • Belfast Humanist Heritage Walk

    Belfast

    This walking tour will explore people and ideas of freethinking, secularism and tolerance over 250 years of humanist history in Belfast up to the present day.

  • August Coffee Morning | Leicester Humanists

    Leicester

    Want to learn more about how to get involved in humanism, or just have a friendly chat with like-minded people? Join your fellow humanists for a coffee!

  • August 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

  • August 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 Humanists UK makes change happen | Sheffield Humanists

    Sheffield

    Join Sheffield Humanists for an in-conversation event with Dr Lewis Young from Humanists UK’s Human Rights and Advocacy team, exploring how campaigns for equality, choice, and secularism are won, and how local humanists can be part of the work.

  • August 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!

  • Wollaton Park Summer Picnic | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

    Come along and join us for a community gathering in the beautiful grounds of Wollaton Hall.

  • August 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.

  • September 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.

  • Hoaxes, Myths and Lies - moon landing conspiracy theories | Cardiff Humanists

    Cardiff

    Join us and our very special guest, Phil Wallace from the Astronomical Society. A warm welcome to all. Join us at Porters after the meeting for a post-meeting catch-up.

  • September 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!

  • September 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!

  • September 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.

  • 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 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!

Local Humanist Groups

Partner Groups