Local Groups
Local Humanist Groups
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 people like-minded people.
You might want to satisfy these desires in relation to your humanist, atheist or secularist beliefs – which is where local humanist groups come in!
Local groups undertake a variety of activities, and give you the opportunity to:
- Meet and socialise with like-minded people;
- Campaign on humanist, atheist and secularist issues;
- Learn, exchange ideas, and debate issues;
- Volunteer and engage in other charitable work;
- Represent atheist, humanist and secularist views, and provide a balance to the influence of religious groups;
- Promote and celebrate scientific and rational thinking;
- Promote humanism as a life-stance;
- Have fun!
Your local Humanist groups
FIND YOUR LOCAL GROUP HERE. These groups are partners of the BHA, and have a close working relationship with us.
There are a number of groups affiliated to the BHA, which we have a looser relationship with. You can find affiliate groups here.
Start your own group
If there isn’t a group near you, then why not set one up? It’s easy! See the Groups’ Hub for guidance and details.
The Groups’ Hub - resources for setting up and running a local group.
Other Groups and Associated Organisations
There are also a number of other humanist groups associated with the BHA:
