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

  • Worcester Humanists Book Club

    Worcester

    Join us for the first ever Book Club event for Worcester Humanists. We will be discussing 'We Need New Stories' by Nesrine Malik.

  • March 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.

  • Sefton Park Daffodil Walk, Talk and Fork | Liverpool Humanists

    Liverpool

    Come and enjoy the spring air, daffodils, and sunshine in Sefton Park, followed by refreshments in Keith's Wine Bar.

  • Explaining Atheism: Why Do We Not Believe? | Bangor Humanists

    Bangor

    We’re looking forward to hosting Professor Jonathan Lanman from Queen’s University Belfast to discuss the 'Explaining Atheism' project. It’s a rare chance to hear about the actual data and anthropology behind why people turn away from religion, moving beyond the usual anecdotes. If you are interested in what drives non-belief culturally and cognitively, don't miss this!

  • March Evening Drinks | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

    Come along and join us for some drinks and chats at the Bell Inn

  • Humanist marriage equality | Haywards Heath Humanists

    Haywards Heath

    Join us to discuss the campaign for legal recognition of humanist weddings, how humanists have led campaigns for marriage equality and reform, and humanist perspectives on relationships.

  • April 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.

  • April get together | Cornwall Humanists

    Truro

    Cornwall Humanists' monthly get together

  • Leicester Humanists Book Club: The City & The City - China Miéville

    Leicester

    This month we are reading The City & The City, by China Miéville. What did you think of the book? Join us for a friendly discussion.

  • Faith-to-Faithless - a vital Humanists UK service | York Humanists

    York

    Join us to learn about the vital work of Faith to Faithless, a specialised service providing a bridge to those navigating the transition from high-control religious environments.

  • April 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!

  • April 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 Next Crisis' - with Danny Dorling | Oxford Humanists

    Oxford

    What does the future look like and what we can do about it? Join renowned geographer Danny Dorling for a vibrant discussion of his most recent book The Next Crisis.

  • Social Walk | Worcester Humanists

    Worcester

    Worcester Humanists would like to invite you to join us for a spring walk

  • April Stroll | Maldon Humanists

    Maldon

    Join us for a spring stroll along the picturesque Maldon promenade, finishing with coffee and snacks

  • April Spring Walk | Nottingham Humanists

    Chilwell

    Come along and join us for a spring walk around the fantastic Attenborough Nature Reserve

  • April Film Club | Leicester Humanists

    Leicester

    Get together to discuss the film 'Contact' with Leicester Humanists this April

  • Joseph Priestley - Yorkshireman, Chemist, Philosopher, and Revolutionary? | Sheffield Humanists

    Sheffield

    Radical ideas, scientific breakthroughs, and fearless dissent — this is the story of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), a pioneering freethinker whose quest for reason and equality still inspires.

  • Drinks & Discourse | Haywards Heath Humanists

    Burgess Hill

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

  • Philosophy Group | York Humanists

    York

    The subject for the April meeting is 'Moral Luck' (based on the essay by John Nagel)

  • Queer Ecology Walk with Connor the Ecologist | LGBT+ Humanists

    London

    ‘Queer Ecology’ aims to challenge what we think of as being ‘natural’ or ‘unnatural’ and celebrates diversity in life. Join ecologist Connor Butler on a guided nature walk through Wandsworth Common to explore the diverse and unusual lifecycles found in the 'unnatural' plants and animals right outside your doorstep.

  • April 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.

  • 'What I Believe' Listen-Along | Exeter Humanists

    Exeter

    Come and join Exeter Humanists for a 'What I Believe' podcast Listen-along!

  • Humanism and its aspirations: in conversation with Andrew Copson | Haywards Heath Humanists

    Haywards Heath

    Join us for a fascinating exploration of humanism’s potential role, from guiding individual life choices, to building better communities, to delivering global justice.

  • May 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.

  • Justice and Forgiveness - Podcast Discussion Group | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

    To celebrate the return of Punch at the Nottingham Playhouse this March, our next podcast discussion group will explore the theme of forgiveness and justice. Like a book club, listen to the podcasts in advance and join us to share your thoughts and ideas.

  • May 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!

  • 'Why religion? A whirlwind tour of the cognitive science of (non)religion' with Valerie van Mulukom | Oxford Humanists

    Oxford

    Why did religion develop in human histories? Why is it so ubiquitous, and why does it appear to persist, even in the face of secularisation? Join us to dive deep into the cognitive neuroscience of religion, non-religion and spirituality.

  • Drinks & Discourse | Haywards Heath Humanists

    Burgess Hill

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

  • 'What I Believe' Listen-Along | Exeter Humanists

    Exeter

    Come and join Exeter Humanists for a 'What I Believe' podcast Listen-along!

  • Humanism and the fight for LGBTQ equality | Haywards Heath Humanists

    Haywards Heath

    Join us to discover and celebrate how humanist values have shaped the ongoing struggle for LGBT equality, and consider the lessons for our community.

  • June 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.

  • June 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!

  • Drinks & Discourse | Haywards Heath Humanists

    Burgess Hill

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

  • 'What I Believe' Listen-Along | Exeter Humanists

    Exeter

    Come and join Exeter Humanists for a 'What I Believe' podcast Listen-along!

Local Humanist Groups

Partner Groups