Tier 2 Ministers of Religion sponsors in the UK (2026)
1,915 UK organisations are licensed to sponsor the Tier 2 Ministers of Religion route as of 15 July 2026, and 1,915 of them hold an A-rating — according to Tarve’s analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers).
Where Tier 2 Ministers of Religion sponsors are based
| City / town | Licensed organisations |
|---|---|
| London | 387 |
| Manchester | 68 |
| Birmingham | 67 |
| Edinburgh | 34 |
| Glasgow | 32 |
| Leicester | 27 |
| Bristol | 25 |
| Bradford | 24 |
| Leeds | 20 |
| Nottingham | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
How many UK organisations can sponsor the Tier 2 Ministers of Religion route?
1,915 organisations hold a licence for the Tier 2 Ministers of Religion route as of 15 July 2026, of which 1,915 are A-rated. Source: Tarve analysis of the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers).
Which city has the most Tier 2 Ministers of Religion sponsors?
London has the most, with 387 licensed organisations, followed by Manchester (68) and Birmingham (67).
Does a licence on this route guarantee sponsorship?
No. A licence means the organisation is approved to sponsor eligible roles on this route — it does not mean it is currently hiring or will sponsor any particular role. Salary and eligibility rules still apply to each individual job.
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Source & verification
Counts are derived mechanically from the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors (workers), last synced 15 July 2026. Tarve is an independent information service, not a regulated immigration adviser; always confirm the current register entry on gov.uk.