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Humanists UK

British Humanist Association

London, United Kingdom

Human rightsDemocracy & Civil societyReligion & Faith
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Profile last updated: October 28, 2026

About

Humanists UK is a charity based in London, United Kingdom working on human rights, democracy & civil society, religion & faith.

Humanists UK is the national charity working on behalf of non-religious people in the UK. It promotes humanism, advances free thinking and campaigns for a tolerant, rational and fair society on ethical issues, human rights and equal treatment. It also provides humanist ceremonies, pastoral care, education and support services, and operates a Wales branch and a Northern Ireland presence. It works across the UK and internationally, including advocacy at the UN Human Rights Council, and is powered by over 100,000 members and supporters.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Organisation type

Charity

Legal form

Company limited by guarantee

Legal name

British Humanist Association

Charity number

285987

Registration

228781

Focus areas

humanismsecularismnon-religioushuman rightsceremoniescampaignseducationfreedom of thought

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Human rightsDemocracy & Civil societyReligion & Faith

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationDirect servicesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

Humanist Community Speakers

Awareness & education · United Kingdom

Trained volunteer speakers who visit community settings to share information about humanism and answer questions.

Humanist celebrants and ceremonies

Community development · United Kingdom

Celebrants who create and conduct non-religious weddings, funerals, naming ceremonies and vow renewals.

Humanist Pastoral Support

Community development · United Kingdom

Pastoral support services for non-religious people.

School speakers

Education · United Kingdom

Visits to schools by humanist speakers as part of its education work.

Humanist Climate Action

Environment & Climate

Humanists UK work on climate action from a humanist perspective.

Countries of operation

United Kingdom

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsMembership feesLegacies

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteerMembershipLegacy giving

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

Humanists International

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