National Secular Society

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We've reported a church which has been supported by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to the regulator after it emerged that its pastor promoted vile homophobia, misogyny, and anti-Muslim sentiments. Read the full story👇 secularism.org.uk/news/2026/05/f…

@Glennademeter Hi Glenna, Thanks for letting us know, that's useful! We'll fix it.

@NatSecSoc The link to your report on religion and charity law isn't working ?

Many religious #charities do fantastic work. But many others fail to provide a public benefit and some cause harm. Tell your MP it's time to end religious privilege in #charity law. 👇 #write-to-mp-189015" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">secularism.org.uk/mp-letter-char…

Hi Gordon! When we say 'religious privilege in charity law', we refer largely to the charitable purpose 'the advancement of religion', which allows charities to register simply because they are religious. This treatment of religion as inherently beneficial means religious charities are not required to demonstrate any tangible public benefit, and organisations promoting harmful and regressive ideas are able to claim all the benefits of charitable status simply because their rhetoric is religious in nature. You can find more details in our latest report: secularism.org.uk/mission-misogy…

@NatSecSoc Do tell us what "privileges" religious charities get that other charities do not?

Preacher and his church reported to charity commission by @NatSecSoc for misogyny, homophobia, and anti Muslim racism bit.ly/4wOKgDJ he says he’s only following the bible and his MP Nigel Farage says he’s being demonised for Christian views.

Strong piece highlighting the harms of non-therapeutic male circumcision. Too often, concerns are overlooked because the practice is tied to religion and culture. But children’s rights should come first. #selection-1113.118-1117.13" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">archive.ph/P4NO3#selectio…

In a secular state no religion or its leaders should have a privileged role in the legislature. We campaign to abolish the archaic and undemocratic bishops bench👇 secularism.org.uk/scrap-bishops-…

Tom Gordon MP is quite right to describe reserved parliamentary seats for clerics as "crackers in the 21st century". If bishops feel they would like to enter political life, they should seek election like any other individual. @tomgordonLD bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

We've referred Bread of Life church to the regulator for misogynistic, homophobic and anti-Muslim bigotry. Its pastor is entitled to his views. But it is outrageous that the taxpayer subsidises the promotion of regressive and harmful dogma. thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

If standards can be set for faith groups which get support for security to prevent the funding going to groups promoting hate and extremism, the same standards can be applied to charitable status. We've urged the regulator to explore how a code of conduct and due diligence scheme can be rolled out secularism.org.uk/news/2026/05/r…

Services funded by public money should be open to all, without alienating anyone. Ask your MP to protect secular #PublicServices that treat everyone equally. 👇#write-to-mp-199604" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">secularism.org.uk/mp-letter-publ… #SeparateReligionAndState

Kent County Council has voted to adopt prayers at the start of its meetings, which its Reform UK leader has described as a "profound unifier". This is a regressive and divisive move which places Christianity on a pedestal above all religions and beliefs. secularism.org.uk/news/2026/05/b…

Religious privilege in charity law is enabling organisations such as this one - which said a "homosexualised generation" will be "deadly" - to claim all the benefits of charity status, including subsidisation by the taxpayer. Its time for reform👇 secularism.org.uk/news/2026/05/c…

You can now watch our online discussion with @Moreincommon_, on research into British public attitudes to religion, in full! secularism.org.uk/news/2026/05/n…

A new code of conduct for security schemes for faith communities stipulates that recipients must not promote extremism or hate. But charities frequently spread misogyny, homophobia & extremism under the cloak of religion. We've called for consistency👇 secularism.org.uk/news/2026/05/r…

The Charity Commission is "assessing concerns" after we reported a Christian charity espousing vile homophobia. But to prevent the promotion of harmful rhetoric by charities, there must be reform of religious privilege in charity law. metro.co.uk/2026/05/21/chr…

Very disappointing. Appears to be part of a pattern; when Reform capture a council, they go about imposing a Christian nationalist agenda on it.

BREAKING: Kent County Council has voted to introduce recitals of the 'Lord's Prayer' at its meetings. This is a regressive and divisive move. Council meetings should be equally welcoming to all attendees, whatever their personal beliefs. secularism.org.uk/news/2026/05/b…

All very odd, deeply unpleasant – yet subsidised by taxpayers because the advancement of religion is considered a 'public benefit' worthy of charitable status. It's time that our outdated charity law was reviewed.

@NatSecSoc “That is why 'the advancement of religion' must be removed as a charitable purpose”. Couldn’t agree with you more.