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.
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.
View event detailsJoin 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?
View event detailsPortsmouth Humanists' Curry Club is the perfect way to get involved with your local humanist community, meet like-minded people, and enjoy fantastic food too!
View event detailsJoin 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.
View event detailsPlease join us for our upcoming event: The impact of Humanist Schools in Uganda
View event detailsIn 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.
View event detailsHumanists 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'.
View event detailsJoin us for some humanist conversation and an immersive, multi-sensory journey across the globe as we explore the world of fine craft chocolate!
View event detailsSwansea Bay Humanists presents a screening and discussion of: The People’s Emergency Briefing
View event detailsCome 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.
View event detailsBangor Humanists' Curry Club is the perfect way to get involved with your local humanist community, meet like-minded people, and enjoy fantastic food too!
View event detailsOur 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!
View event detailsIf 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!
View event detailsLGBT+ 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.
View event detailsNo right or wrong answers, just relaxed and informal discussion helping us to better understand both humanism and each other. All welcome!
View event detailsCome along and join us for a Sunday morning drink and a friendly chat about humanism.
View event detailsJoin Liverpool Humanists for a relaxed and sociable get-together combining a gentle walk, good conversation and lunch together.
View event detailsJoin us for a discussion on the monthly book. This month we are reading The Left Hand of Darkness, by Ursula K. Le Guin.
View event detailsJoin us and guest speaker Judy Bruce, to discuss the value of ‘People’s Forums’ in driving a fairer and sustainable future.
View event detailsWho 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.
View event detailsJoin us for the Book Group, where we will be discussing 'The new dark ages' by James Marriott.
View event detailsAn evening of merriment and delightful conversation at the pub!
View event detailsCome and visit our stall at this popular Christmas craft fair in historic Saltaire.
View event detailsOur 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
View event detailsJoin us for our friendly coffee morning and chat
View event detailsThis month's book is "The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI." by Cory Doctorow.
View event detailsJoin us for an Autumn stroll along the delightful Maldon Promenade, with coffee and cake in a cafe to finish.
View event detailsJoin us for brunch and a relaxed chat with fellow humanists at Coffee Cure at the Museum, nestled within the historic Bangor Castle.
View event detailsJoin 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!
View event detailsPlease 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.
View event detailsCome along and join us for a winter walk in the grounds of the incredible Wollaton Hall.
View event detailsCome along for a relaxed and friendly game of chess
View event detailsA friendly and relaxed meet-up with a focus on what matters to us about humanism, both locally and beyond.
View event detailsCome along to our York Humanists Festive Social for an evening of games, laughter, good company and a chance to get to know fellow humanists.
View event detailsAs the nights grow long and the air turns crisp, let’s come together to celebrate the light we create as a community.
View event detailsTen 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.
View event detailsBangor Humanists' Curry Club is the perfect way to get involved with your local humanist community, meet like-minded people, and enjoy fantastic food too!
View event detailsJoin us for a friendly chat at.our regular coffee morning at the Phoenix!
View event detailsJoin 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.
View event detailsThe 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.
View event detailsJoin 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.
View event detailsOur 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!
View event detailsJoin us this festive season for bold, beautiful, frontline folk music from Seize the Day - radical folk with heart, humour and purpose.
View event detailsDiscover the remarkable life and legacy of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) — chemist and radical Unitarian freethinker
View event detailsJoin us for brunch and a relaxed chat with fellow humanists at Coffee Cure at the Museum, nestled within the historic Bangor Castle.
View event detailsJoin us for a friendly chat at.our regular coffee morning at the Phoenix!
View event detailsAn evening of merriment and delightful conversation at the pub!
View event detailsClick the pins for contact details and to find more about Humanists UK Local Groups and our humanist Partner Groups around the country.
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.
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.
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.
