What we’re about
Welcome to Central London Humanists!
CLH provides a meeting place for humanists, the secular, and other non-religious people, particularly those who live or work in the central London area of the UK.
Every month we hold a talk/lecture and several social events. Our social activities include group socials, a book group, picnics, walks, museum & cultural visits and theatre trips.
If you're not religious, or doubting your faith or belief and like open-minded communities, and would like to meet like minded people, come along and join us!
As we don't have a membership fee, a donation of £3 is suggested at each meeting. This goes towards our running costs, partnership fees and charitable donations. If it's your first time, we don't expect a donation.
We are a partner group of Humanists UK.
We are an Associate Member of Humanists International.
We're also on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Some of our previous talks are available on YouTube.
Anyone who joins us on Meetup can participate fully in events. They can suggest events, participate in organising events and much more.
As we are such a large group, each year we hold an AGM and elect a committee to help manage the group. To be a voting member of Central London Humanists, or to be a member of the committee, you must be a paid up member of Humanists UK (to join go here).
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- CLH Book Group 📚 Unlocked by Pete EtchellsRoyal Festival Hall, London
June's book: Unlocked The Real Science of Screen Time (and how to spend it better) by Pete Etchells
'A welcome counterpoint to the technopanic that screen time is causing a mental health crisis' Bruce Hood
'A rare mix of trustworthy science, practical advice, and human stories ... I'm going to recommend it to all the parents I know, and keep it handy for reference next time I see a scary headline about how technology is ruining our lives' Timandra Harkness
'Punctures some of the most pernicious myths about our smartphone and screen-dominated lives, while offering good advice about how to improve the time we spend with screens ... a must-read' New Scientist
Most of us spend a significant part of the day in front of a screen. Our work and social lives play out through our computers, tablets and phones: on email, social media, video conference calls and gaming servers. But what is all this screen time doing to our health, our sleep, and our relationships?
Professor Pete Etchells studies the way we use screens, and how they can affect us. In UNLOCKED, he delves into the real science behind the panic about our alleged device addiction and withering attention spans. Armed with the latest research, he reveals how little we have to fear, and the great deal we have to gain, by establishing a more positive relationship with our screens. That begins with asking ourselves some essential questions about how we use them.
Instead of clamouring for us to ditch our devices (before guiltily returning to the same old habits), UNLOCKED is a sustainable, realistic and vital guide to transforming our connection with technology.
The meeting starts at 7:15. At 7:30 pm we will break up into small groups. Those familiar with the CLH Book Group meeting know how this works: in each group we take turns introducing ourselves and giving our 1 minute thoughts on the book. It's important not to go over a minute and not to interrupt other people's minute so that everyone gets a chance to participate. After this first round, each group discusses for another 20 minutes or so.
We then shuffle the groups so as to talk to as many different people as possible and in the new groups repeat our introductions and 1 minute thoughts. We'll do this a couple of times before coming all together at the end in one last big group.
While we are very social and welcoming, the book group's primary focus is on discussing books. Feel free to turn up if you haven't managed to finish this month's book but note that the group works best when we have all read at least half of the book and are prepared to share our opinions.
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£3 per person to attend. If it's your first time, come and try us out for free!
If you prefer, you can pay online, by clicking here.We encourage dialogue, debate and sharing of information on our site but ask people to keep their comments cordial. Any views expressed here are those of the individual posting them and may not reflect those of CLH.
- CLH Talk: An Evening with Peter Tatchell - co-hosted with LGBT Humanists UKOld Diorama Arts Centre, London
Central London Humanists & LGBT Humanists present:
An Evening with Peter Tatchell Champion of Human RightsWe are delighted to welcome this month’s very special guest, Peter Tatchell, for an evening of conversation and insight into his lifetime of activism.
Peter has been a fearless advocate for human rights, LGBT equality, global justice, and civil liberties for over 57 years. He is the Director of the Peter Tatchell Foundation, and a patron of Humanists UK.
Born in Melbourne, Australia, Peter began campaigning in 1967, inspired by figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, Sylvia Pankhurst, and Martin Luther King. His activism has spanned continents and causes, from coordinating the Reclaim Pride march to proposing ground-breaking reforms at the United Nations, including a Global Human Rights Index and a binding UN Human Rights Convention.
In 2021, Peter's extraordinary life and work were captured in the Netflix documentary Hating Peter Tatchell. You can view the trailer here.
As we celebrate his contribution to humanism, activism, and democracy, join us for what promises to be an unforgettable evening.
Learn more about Peter at petertatchellfoundation.org
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Venue: Old Diorama Arts Centre | Map | Accessibility
Date: Tuesday, 24th June 2025
Time: 6.30pm - 9.00pm, followed by post-event social at Queens Head & Artichoke===================
Before the talk there will be time to meet our members, guests and enjoy refreshments from our charity snack bar. All profits from the wine & snack bar will be donated to a selected charity of the speaker's choosing.
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Our speaker events are free, but we kindly ask for a £5 contribution per head. This helps towards the hire of the venue and equipment, and various other admin expenses. If you can't attend and would still like to contribute, or would prefer to pay online, please click here.
Please note this event will be recorded and we will take photos for publication on CLH media channels. If you do not wish to be featured in video or photographs please contact the CLH team in advance or make us aware at the event.
Our events are 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. We encourage dialogue, debate, and sharing of information, but ask people to keep their comments cordial. Any individual's views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the group at large.
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Resources and FAQs for members, supporters, and participants in CLH activities
See here for our knowledge base packed with important, useful information about the group, the organisers, and what we offer the community.
See here for our code of conduct and complaints policy. - CLH Humanist Science Fiction GroupLink visible for attendees
Hello fellow Humanist Sci-Fi fans!
This is our online meeting where we will be able to explore and discover what we all like regarding our favourite sci-fi series, films, characters and books.
This time we will doing some Star Trek things. Some of us have actually met Ed Zephyr and he has very kindly shared details of a short film he has made called: Star Trek Infinities, where he is playing Captain James T. Kirk. So we will able to watch it together and then have a discussion about it afterwards too.
We may also have a brief chat about some of the science behind Sci-Fi too.
As usual we will also be interested to hear all suggestions for ideas that would be interesting to cover and future events to add to the calendar both online and in person e.g. the Star Trek Convention which will be in Blackpool at the end of August.
Looking forward to hopefully seeing lots of you so we can boldly do lots together!
Please also bring suggestions for ideas that would be interesting to cover and future events to add to the calendar both online and in person e.g. the Star Trek Convention which will be in Blackpool at the end of August.
Looking forward to hopefully seeing lots of you so we can boldly do lots together!
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How to Join:Register here on Meetup. We do not charge to attend our online events – but we ask for a £3.00 donation from those who are able, to help cover the group's costs (we do not have a membership fee like other groups).
An online donation of £3 can help us continue offering events like this and more - please use this link.………………
Central London Humanists is a volunteer-run community group. We aim to provide a safe space for the humanist community in London to come together for fellowship, learning and fun. We receive no financial support and are entirely funded by donations from our membership and event attendees.
Our events are 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. We encourage dialogue, debate, and sharing of information, but ask people to keep their comments cordial. Any individual's views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the group at large.………………
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For any questions email us at info@centrallondonhumanists.org.uk
- CLH Pub Night - great conversation, drinks & food with like-minded people 🍔🍺😀The Somers Town Coffee House, London
Our monthly pub evenings are always a great opportunity to meet interesting people, chat, do a little networking, and enjoy a fun evening out.
Whether you’re new to Humanism or already a member, this is a fantastic space for anyone who is non-religious, questioning their beliefs, or open-minded and looking to mingle.
Time: From 6pm
Feel free to join us whenever you’re able to – we’re often there until closing time.Venue: Somers Town Coffee House
A lovely pub, close to Euston & Kings Cross stations.
You’ll find us towards the back of the pub, on the left of the bar – look out for the Humanist signs on the tables.What we talk about:
The conversations are different every time – from current events to humanism and secularism, with plenty of good laughs in between!
If there’s something specific you’d like to talk about, we’d love to hear about it.We kindly request a contribution of £3 for our events to help cover various admin costs - but first-timers are welcome to give us a free trial. If you prefer you can also pay online by clicking here.
We encourage dialogue, debate, and sharing of information at our events but ask people to keep their interactions cordial. Any views expressed are those of the individual sharing them and may not reflect those of CLH.
More about the venue:
All indoor facilities are wheelchair-friendly/accessible.
Free Wi-fi is available.
It’s easy to reach – close to Euston and Kings Cross stations, and on 18 different bus routes!
View a map hereMore about Humanism:
https://www.centrallondonhumanists.org.uk/about-humanism/We look forward to seeing you!
