Local groups and meet-ups

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 opportunities to socialise, encounter new ideas, or get stuck in with volunteering or campaigning for a good cause.

Humanists UK members chatting in front of Humanists UK Local Groups banners at the Festival of Humanism
  • 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

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Humanists UK Local Groups
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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • Dreams, Schemes and Big Ideas - November Planning Social | Oxford Humanists

    Oxford

    As Oxford Humanists approaches its third year, it’s time to start planning for the year ahead, so come along and help shape our future!

  • 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!

  • Light for Leeds | Leeds Humanists

    Leeds

    Join us for the 11th annual Interfaith Event. An afternoon of music and contemplation with a chance to meet and speak to representatives of different beliefs in Leeds and celebrate what we have in common.

  • The impact of Humanist Schools in Uganda | North Staffs Humanists

    Newcastle under Lyme

    Please join us for our upcoming event: The impact of Humanist Schools in Uganda

  • The Happiness Lecture: seven humanist foundations for a happy life

    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'.

  • Chocolate tasting experience | Haywards Heath Humanists

    Haywards Heath

    Join us for some humanist conversation and an immersive, multi-sensory journey across the globe as we explore the world of fine craft chocolate!

  • 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 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!

  • 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!

  • Discussion group - Pitch your idea for a better world | Peterborough Humanists

    Peterborough

    If you could change one thing to make the world a better place, what would it be? This month we invite you to share the idea that you think could change the world for the better!

  • 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.

  • Walk, talk and fork | Liverpool Humanists

    Liverpool

    Join Liverpool Humanists for a relaxed and sociable get-together combining a gentle walk, good conversation and lunch together.

  • 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.

  • The power of people's forums | Swansea Bay Humanists

    Swansea

    Join us and guest speaker Judy Bruce, to discuss the value of ‘People’s Forums’ in driving a fairer and sustainable future.

  • Whose language: an evening with Linda Ervine | Bangor Humanists

    Bangor

    Who does a language belong to? Linda Ervine, whose Irish classes in east Belfast grew into the city's largest Irish language centre, joins Bangor Humanists to talk about the importance of the Irish language to all cultures in Northern Ireland.

  • 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.

  • Walk & Talk - Portsmouth Humanists - Havant / Hayling Island

    Portsmouth

    Our November walk will be on Saturday 28th November, starting at Havant railway station and walking down to Langstone village (with an option of going further if desired) then returning to Havant railway station

  • 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.

  • Autumn stroll | Maldon Humanists

    Maldon

    Join us for an Autumn stroll along the delightful Maldon Promenade, with coffee and cake in a cafe to finish.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Winter walk | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

    Come along and join us for a winter walk in the grounds of the incredible Wollaton Hall.

  • Sunday chess | Liverpool Humanists

    Liverpool

    Come along for a relaxed and friendly game of chess

  • 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.

  • Festive social | York Humanists

    York

    Come along to our York Humanists Festive Social for an evening of games, laughter, good company and a chance to get to know fellow humanists.

  • 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.

  • More in common: towards a humanist politics | Kim Leadbeater MBE MP | Holyoake Lecture 2026

    Manchester

    Ten years after the murder of her sister Jo Cox MP, Kim Leadbeater MP gives the Holyoake Lecture 2026, drawing on her life and work to reflect on what a politics grounded in our shared humanity might look like.

  • 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!

  • The Librarians: screening and discussion | Haywards Heath Humanists

    West Sussex

    Join us for this powerful documentary exploring how American Christian Nationalists are censoring and targeting libraries, and discuss efforts to export such tactics to the UK.

  • Philosophy group | York Humanists

    York

    The Philosophy Group this month will be discussing Henry David Thoreau’s essay 'Civil Disobedience' and the insights it can provide into the right we all have to protest as citizens.

  • 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!

  • Pub evening | Leicester Humanists

    Leicester

    An evening of merriment and delightful conversation at the pub!

Local Humanist Groups

Partner Groups

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

There are lots of ways to get involved with humanism in your local area. Why not take a look at our volunteering site and see if there are any volunteers needed 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.