Scientology’s top 50 UK Ideal Org donors 2024
Last July, we shared Scientology’s leaderboard of top donors to it’s UK ‘Ideal Org’ program and thanks to a reader who sent us the latest copy of Saint Hillier magazine, we’re now able to bring you an updated list.
East Grinstead Mayor switched on Saint Hill lights despite backlash from local residents
The Mayor of East Grinstead, Steve Ody, attended the Church of Scientology’s Saint Hill headquarters in November in an official capacity to turn on their Christmas lights at an elaborate ceremony attended by their parishioners; despite previous criticism from residents and the national press.
Remembering Mike Rinder
In his final days as the Church of Scientology’s international spokesperson, Mike Rinder stood in the doors of the London Test Centre on Tottenham Court Road vehemently defending his faith to BBC Panorama journalist John Sweeney, who had questioned whether their [continue reading…]
Struggling Scientology school seeks financial support from parents
A private Scientology school in Sussex, which lost its ability to sponsor visas for international students earlier this year, has appealed to parents to donate money in a desperate attempt to rescue the charity from financial hardship.
Scientology ordered to remove 130ft ‘unauthorised structures’ opposite UK headquarters
The Church of Scientology are up in arms after being told to remove 130ft (40m) of hedge and concealed fencing erected on public land opposite their East Grinstead headquarters in an attempt to disrupt protestors.
The Foster Report: the UK government’s inquiry into Scientology
In 1971 Sir John Foster, K.B.E., Q.C., M.P., published the findings of his official inquiry into the Church of Scientology’s activities in the United Kingdom. Commissioned by the government, the enquiry was tasked with reviewing whether the practice of Scientology should [continue reading…]
UK politicians on Scientology: quotes from the Hansard Archive
In light of Scientology’s recent move to ban protestors outside their UK headquarters, here are a selection of excerpts from the Parliamentary archive where politicians raise concerns about their activities.
Document reveals extensive Scientology intelligence gathering operation against UK officials
EXCLUSIVE – Leaked internal documents from Scientology’s ‘Office of Special Affairs’ (OSA) reveal Church officials engaged in an extensive intelligence-gathering operation against dozens of UK politicians and civil servants in an effort to establish who might be considered a ‘threat’ to the controversial organisation.
Scientology fights back after facing eviction in Ireland
The Church of Scientology Dublin, which recently came under fire for reportedly exploiting vulnerable asylum seekers, has taken 14 cases to Ireland’s rental watchdog after it received termination notices from the landlord of properties used to house staff.
Scientology’s failed bid for UK charity status: 25 years on
25 years ago today, the Church of Scientology were rejected tax exemption by the United Kingdom’s Charity Commission. To mark the occasion, we revisit the 49-page ruling and comment on how it has impacted Scientology’s UK operations over the last 25 years.
