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:

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

  • 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

  • Social Evening with Humanists Enjoying Life | Leeds Humanists

    Leeds

    Social gathering with Scotland's Humanists Enjoying Life (HEL), who are visiting Leeds.

  • Biological immortality: ageing, its exceptions, and its limits | Sheffield Humanists

    Sheffield

    Ben Nuttall explores the concept of biological immortality, and the implications for human ageing.

  • Drinks & Discourse | Haywards Heath Humanists

    Burgess Hill

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

  • Protest the House of Lords blocking the Assisted Dying Bill

    London

    A tiny minority of opponents in the House of Lords have succeeded in blocking the Assisted Dying Bill from becoming law before the end of the parliamentary session. This is an outrage – but the fight is not over.

  • 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!

  • Nibbles and Notions Connective: Community, Conversation & Shared Snacks | Bangor Humanists

    Bangor

    Looking to move past small talk and dive into big ideas? Join the Bangor Humanists for our Nibbles and Notions Connective - an intentional evening designed to spark meaningful conversation, strengthen community bonds, and celebrate our shared humanity. Bring your favorite finger food and an open mind for a night of engaging group dialogue where everyone is seen, heard, and valued.

  • April 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!

  • 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.

  • Come and Shape the Future of Cam Humanists!

    Cambridge

    Come and join us for drinks and a friendly chat with like-minded people

  • May Coffee and Chat | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

    Come along and join us for a mid-week morning drink and a friendly chat about humanism.

  • 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.

  • Soap Box | York Humanists

    York

    Back by popular demand, join us for a repeat of our Soap Box — an open, welcoming social where anyone can take the floor and speak about an issue that matters to them.

  • Energy is Life: A Rational Optimist’s Case for Human Progress with Zion Lights | Liverpool Humanists

    Liverpool

    What does energy really mean for ordinary lives — for safety, dignity, education, and opportunity? In this thought-provoking talk, science communicator Zion Lights reveals the human story behind one of the most misunderstood forces in our world. Drawing from her new book 'Energy Is Life', she explores how access to energy has lifted billions from hardship, empowered communities, and opened the door to human flourishing.

  • May 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!

  • Drinks & Discourse | Haywards Heath Humanists

    Burgess Hill

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

  • Leeds Humanists Book Club: "Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It" by Cory Doctorow

    Leeds

    The online world.  That is our life.  maybe not all of it, but more than perhaps some of us care to admit.  Wasn't it once exciting and innovative, carrying hopes and dreams of liberal utopias?  Less dramatically, online started as a place where we could connect and generally feel good about being part of the wider world with just a few clicks.

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

    Exeter

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

  • Book Group | York Humanists

    York

    Join us for the Book Group who will be discussing 'Strangers and Intimates: The Rise and Fall of Private Life' by Tiffany Jenkins.

  • May 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.

  • Music that moves us: a humanist perspective | Haywards Heath Humanists

    Haywards Heath

    Join us for an engaging exploration of how music shapes our emotions, identities, and shared human experience.

  • 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.

  • Watch Party - “Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy” | York Humanists

    York

    Join us for a thought-provoking evening featuring a powerful talk by Katherine Stewart, recorded at last year’s Humanists UK Convention in Sheffield. This eye-opening presentation explores the forces challenging democratic values in the United States — and why it matters far beyond its borders. Many who’ve seen this talk have described it as a real call to action.

  • June 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!

  • 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!

  • June Secular Social | Sheffield Humanists

    Sheffield

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

  • 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!

  • June 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.

  • Energy is Life: A Rational Optimist’s Case for Human Progress | Exeter Humanists

    Exeter

    What does energy really mean for ordinary lives — for safety, dignity, education, and opportunity?

  • 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.

  • July 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.

  • July 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!

  • 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!

Local Humanist Groups

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