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

  • Open Rehearsal (2 of 3) | London Humanist Choir

    London

    Join the choir at one of our open rehearsals to learn some new songs and experience the fun of singing together in a supportive humanist environment.

  • Campaigning in South West Wales | Swansea Bay Humanists and Humanists UK

    Swansea

    Join us for our September social, welcoming Kathy Riddick and Karen Hamilton from Humanists UK to discuss how we can support Humanists UK campaigns in South West Wales

  • 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. Join us for good conversation, different perspectives, and a drink or two along the way.

  • 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!

  • Portchester Walk & Talk | Portsmouth Humanists

    Fareham

    A chance to meet and socialise whilst taking in some of the historic sights of Portchester, including Castle Street and its various historic houses, Portchester Castle, and the Portchester shoreline as far as a delightful and popular coastal cafe!

  • Unbelievers in a city of churches | a Humanist Heritage walk

    Norwich

    A circular walk exploring the rich and radical history of freethinkers, secularists, and humanists in Norwich – from a shoemaker astronomer to the first atheist MP.

  • Leicester Humanists Book Club - Love in the Time of Cholera - Gabriel García Márquez

    Leicester

    Join us for a discussion of the monthly book! This month we are reading Love in the Time of Cholera, by Gabriel García Márquez.

  • Leaving my religion: four personal stories | North Staffs Humanists

    Staffordshire

    What is it really like to leave a religion that has been an important part of your life, family, or community? Join North Staffs Humanists for what promises to be a fascinating and thought-provoking evening, as we hear from four people who have each experienced leaving organised religion.

  • Andrey Kurkov's 'Death and the Penguin' | Leeds Humanists Book Club

    Leeds

    Death and the Penguin by Andrey Kurkov: a darkly comic, satirical novel about a struggling writer and his pet penguin Misha navigating post-Soviet Kyiv.

  • 'Humanists In The Loop: AI and Us', a talk from Professor Kate Devlin | York Humanists

    York

    Join us for this talk by Humanists UK patron Professor Kate Devlin as she explores the implications of Artificial Intelligence on society. We hear so much in the media about AI - how much is hype and how much is well-grounded?

  • September 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!

  • Coffee morning and catch up | Isle of Wight Humanists

    Ryde

    Join us for our friendly coffee morning and chat

  • September Book Club | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

    This month's book is "Patriarchy Inc." by Cordelia Fine.

  • Maldon Humanists social and discussion "Is England still a Christian country?"

    Maldon

    For our September social we have a suggestion for a discussion to get us started. Is England still a Christian country?

  • 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.

  • The power of People's Forums | Swansea Bay Humanists

    Swansea

    This is an opportunity to meet up with Swansea Bay Humanists (formerly West Glamorgan Humanists group) for a meal and presentation to learn more about the power of People's Forums to help drive change.

  • Book Group | York Humanists

    York

    Join us for the Book Group, where we will be discussing 'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess.

  • 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 Autumn Walk | Nottingham Humanists

    Nottingham

    Come along and join us for a autumnal walk around the fantastic Gedling Country Park.

  • New monthly social and discussion | Cam Humanists

    Cambridge

    Our new monthly social is a chance to meet up for a relaxed, friendly, informal discussion on all things humanist.

  • 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!

  • Coffee morning and 'conversation starters' | Leicester Humanists

    Leicester

    Join us for a thought-provoking sharing of ideas and interests, followed by our regular coffee morning social!

  • October 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

  • Ceremonies, humanism, and ritual | York Humanists

    York

    Join us and humanist celebrant Ewan Main for this brief dash through the world of humanist ceremonies: what celebrants do, and how and why they create ritual and symbolism, with examples and stories taken from fourteen years as a practicing celebrant.

  • Cardiff Humanist Celebrant Evening

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    Join us for an inspiring evening with Jo John, a humanist celebrant, as she shares insights into humanist celebrancy.

  • October 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!

  • Leicester and Nottingham Humanists Meet Up - Jewry Wall and Pub

    Leicester

    Following the success of the Leicester Humanists excursion to Nottingham last autumn we are holding a get together with our Midlands friends in Leicester, to visit the newly reopened Jewry Wall museum.

  • October 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 coffee morning | Isle of Wight Humanists

    Ryde

    Join us for our friendly coffee morning and chat

  • November 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • November coffee morning | Isle of Wight Humanists

    Ryde

    Join us for our friendly coffee morning and chat

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

Local Humanist Groups

Partner Groups