Humanists UK
Also known as British Humanist Association, BHA
UK charity that promotes humanism and represents non-religious people.
At a glance
People
Andrew Copson (chief executive)
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- Humanists UK is a British charity that promotes secular humanism and campaigns on secularism and human rights.
- It traces its origins to the Union of Ethical Societies, founded in 1896.
- It was called the British Humanist Association from 1967 until May 2017.
- It runs humanist ceremonies and pastoral care, and publishes New Humanist.
Key facts
- Origins
- Union of Ethical Societies, 18961
- Names
- British Humanist Association, 1967 to May 2017; Humanists UK after1
- Members
- About 140,000 members and supporters (as the charity claims)1
- Leadership
- President Janet Ellis; chief executive Andrew Copson1
- Work
- Humanist ceremonies, pastoral care in hospitals and prisons, education resources, the magazine New Humanist1
People
Led by
- Andrew CopsonPerson
chief executive · since 2010 2
Before
Led by until Jan 2016
Jim Al-Khalili (president) 3
Links
Sources
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