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 Activism | Climate Coalition Mass Lobby with Humanist Climate ActionQEII Centre, London SW1P 3EE
MASS LOBBY FOR CLIMATE AND NATURE
ACT NOW, CHANGE FOREVERThis national Lobby of Parliament, calling for effective action on climate change and the environment, is being organised by The Climate Coalition, to which Humanists UK is affiliated.
We are very keen to have a strong and visible Humanist presence at the event and will be attending in collaboration with Humanist Climate Action. Please can you support it, take part, and engage with your MP?
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
1. Register with The Climate Coalition to say that you want to attend. You need to do that here. The Coalition will be arranging the times and venues of the meetings for each MP, and will send you that information.2. Contact your own MP to say that you will be attending and would like to meet them.
3. Let Humanist Climate Action know that you will be taking part. Email them at climateaction@humanists.uk.
They hope to get Humanists together at some point in the day, if possible for a photo, and make our presence visible. They’ll contact you with details.
ON THE DAY
The meetings with MPs will be in Smith Square Hall, in Methodist Central Hall, and in Parliament itself. You will be informed which of these is the location for your meeting with your MP.As well as meetings with MPs, there will be other activities through the day, including talks, stalls, and spaces to get together. The main venue for these will be the QEII Centre, opposite Westminster Abbey, which will serve as the central hub for the day.
We think there is likely to be some kind of event bringing everyone together, such as a mass photo-shoot, at some point in the day, maybe around midday. Details are still to come.
We’ll try to arrange a Humanists get-together around that.
When you contact your MP, it would be good to flag up that you’re taking part as a Humanist – as someone who believes that as human beings we have to take responsibility for the future of humanity and the planet, because no “higher power” will sort things out for us.
IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT
If you can’t get to London on the day, you can contact your MP and ask to meet them locally. It would be good to do this close in time to the Mass Lobby, maybe on Friday 11 or Saturday 12 July when most MPs will be back in their constituencies.WE HOPE TO SEE YOU!
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What is an external event ?
These are events that CLH chooses to promote and encourage our members to attend, and for which the organiser is another group. In this case, the organisers are The Climate Coalition.What to bring
People: We need numbers! Politicians can’t ignore that the public overwhelmingly supports green change. Please, ask friends, family, and loved ones to come with you.What can I do?
Tweet your support! And post on social media. Email everyone nearby.
Join us on the day! Together, we can make a difference and create a healthier world and society.-----------------------------------------------
More information:
Humanist Climate Action (HCA), do visit and sign up to join them:
https://humanists.uk/humanist-climate-action/The Climate Coalition:
https://www.theclimatecoalition.org/Their event FAQ:
https://www.theclimatecoalition.org/act-now-change-forever-faqs?Click here for a full list of FAQs related to Central London Humanists, and our events.
- CLH Discussions: Should Electoral Reform Be a Humanist Campaign?Link visible for attendees
Should Electoral Reform Be a Humanist Campaign?
Join us for a lively, informal evening of conversation as we explore one of the most debated questions in British politics:
Is it time to change how we vote? And should humanists take a stand?Across the political spectrum, there are growing calls for electoral reform—from Proportional Representation to Single Transferable Vote, and beyond. Supporters argue these systems offer a fairer, more representative democracy. Critics warn of complexity, instability, or even voter disengagement. But what do humanist values have to say?
We'll be asking:
What do you want from a democratic voting system?
Which systems offer the fairest outcomes?
Aren’t there more pressing issues to worry about right now?
Expect an engaging group discussion—not a lecture. We’ll provide a short introduction to the topic, including an overview of the current “First Past the Post” system and alternatives like:
Proportional Representation (PR)
Single Transferable Vote (STV)
Additional Member System (AMS)
Mixed Member Proportional (MMP)Together we’ll explore:
The relevance to humanist values like fairness, participation, and rational policy-making
The benefits and risks of reform
What a better democracy might look like
🎟️ Free to attend. Donations welcome.
👥 Newcomers and non-members very welcome!
💬 Come along, bring your thoughts—and your questions.………………
Join us for open discussion on all these points. We will begin with a short presentation of the concepts and then open the floor to participants to have their say.To allow for more free discussions, this type of event is never recorded
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Date: Thursday 10th July 2025
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Zoom (Link provided upon RSVP)
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References and Suggested ReadingHistory of electoral reform in the UK:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electoral_reform#United_KingdomFirst Past the Post:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-past-the-post_votingProportional Representation (PR):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proportional_representationSingle Transferable Vote (STV):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_transferable_voteAdditional Member System (AMS):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Additional-member_systemMixed Member Proportional (MMP):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixed-member_proportional_representationCommon Criticisms of PR and Responses to Them by Fair Vote:
https://fairvote.org/archives/common-criticisms-of-pr-and-responses-to-them/The Electoral Reform Society:
https://electoral-reform.org.uk/Make Votes Matter:
https://makevotesmatter.org.uk/………………
This event is free but if you would like to contribute to Central London Humanists' costs then please use the following details: bank transfer, pay Central London Humanist Group, sort code 30-94-25, account number 19143068; by Square please click here
(Suggested donation £3)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.
FAQ: https://clhorganisers.notion.site/Frequently-asked-questions-FAQs-f12313b9968042f9953016b1efb4f527
More information and our socials:
https://linktr.ee/londonhumanists - Angel to Farringdon -Absolutely Fabulous- a walk with Robert HallAngel Underground Station, London N1 9LQ
## Angel to Farringdon – Absolutely Fabulous
All are welcome on this walk which is presented by Central London Humanists. Humanists believe we have just one life to be lived rationally and well, with compassion for others.
The walk is approximately 3.75 Km / 2.3 miles long and will take + / - 2 hours.
A green that’s not green; a Grand Avenue that’s not grand; a skier but not on snow; an open-air chess club; a museum in a gate. Just some of the highlights on this walk plus we finish at a pub where a King pawned his gold watch.Date: Saturday 12th of July 2025
Time: 2 pm with a prompt departure at 2.15 pm.
Place: Angel Underground Station
Finishes: About 4.30 pm at The Castle, 34-35 Cowcross St, Farringdon EC1M 6DB
Maximum: 40 people
Cost £3
Meet outside Angel Underground station which is on the Bank branch of the Northern line. Turn right as you exit the station and you’ll find an open area where we will meet. Please use what3words app or what3words.com using ///level.minds.trying to find the exact location.
There are toilets at Angel Central Mall in Liverpool Road which is the road almost opposite the tube station. The walk is a little longer than usual but you can omit the last part and go the pub or Farringdon Station directly.
We end for optional refreshments at The Castle, 34-35 Cowcross St, Farringdon EC1M 6DB close to Farringdon underground station.
Walk is led by Robert – 07981963681
He can be contacted for further information but please note he won’t be able to respond to messages or calls after the walk has started.
The formal bit:
Maximum group size is 40 people. If you have signed up but find you can't attend, please change your RSVP on Meetup (it’s very easy to do) as soon as possible so others can join.You are responsible for your own actions and safety; there is no liability on the walk leader or CLH for anything that may happen on the walk. You must be able to walk at 2.5 mph and able to walk for 2.5 miles. It is participants responsibility to keep up with the walk leader. To safely cross roads, where appropriate, pedestrian controlled lights will be used and obeyed unless it is obvious that the whole group can cross safely. When stopped at a point of interest please be mindful of not blocking pavements so that members of the public can pass by safely.
Don’t forget this is the UK and it may rain at any time! Walk will go ahead whatever the weather unless dangerous conditions so please bring clothing for all seasons.
The majority of Central London Humanists events are free, but we kindly ask for a £3 contribution per head. This helps towards the running and organising of events, as well as various admin expenses. If you can't attend and would still like to contribute, please click here.
Maximum group size is 40 people. If you have signed up but find you can't attend, please change your RSVP as soon as possible so others can join.
These walks are not suitable for dogs, sorry.
CLH 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.
