Scientology’s UK executives paid £70 per week, accounts show
Accounts filed by the Church of Scientology’s UK operating arm show its top six ‘key management personnel’ were paid an average of just £70 per week last year, its latest accounts show.
Author: Alexander Barnes-Ross
Scientology Business provides analysis and commentary on the Church of Scientology's corporate structure, business operations and functions in the United Kingdom and Europe. The website looks at Scientology's shell companies, financial records and maps the web of international corporate entities responsible for their UK and European activities.
Scientology’s failed attempt to force schools to teach its beliefs as part of the curriculum
Emails obtained under the Freedom of Information Act reveal the Church of Scientology made enquiries in an attempt to force schools to teach Scientology in Sussex as part of the Religious Studies curriculum.
Scientology Volunteer Ministers confront Croydon protestors & threaten legal action
Scientology Volunteer Ministers confronted protestors yesterday in Croydon and threatened legal action after their plans to sell booklets to passers-by was disrupted by campaigners calling for an end to abuse in the organisation.
Who’s funding Scientology’s UK ‘expansion?’ 2024 Ideal Org donor list revealed
Scientology have published a list of its biggest contributors to it’s UK ‘Ideal Org’ program. The strategy saw buildings purchased in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Gateshead, Plymouth and Edinburgh almost two decades ago, but despite millions in donations only two ‘Ideal Orgs’ [continue reading…]
Greenfields School responds to safeguarding concerns after ISI inspection
Following a recent inspection, Greenfields School has written to parents addressing a number of safeguarding concerns raised by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). The Sussex school has close ties to the Church of Scientology and uses L. Ron Hubbard’s ‘Study Technology’ and ‘Ethics Conditions’.
Scientology host another failed fundraiser – this time, it’s Plymouth
“Once more unto the breach”, reads the flyer promoting Scientology’s latest UK fundraising drive. A sword-wielding pirate leads the charge, backed by his armed comrades, into what looks like a fire storm against the dramatic backdrop of a ship’s mast and stormy skies… this flyer depicts a battle of epic proportions. In fact, however, it is an invitation to David Miscavige’s latest money-grab, held on Saturday 13th July at the Church of Scientology Plymouth.
Scientology’s 2024 Patrons Ball expected to rake in $1.25 million in ticket sales alone
The Church of Scientology have begun preparations for the return of its annual International Association of Scientologists (IAS) event later this year, with Scientologists invited to purchase tickets for $1,000 to attend their ‘Patrons Ball’. A seating plan leaked to Scientology Business reveals the event is expected to generate $1.25 million in ticket sales alone.
Scientology to launch ‘distribution campaign’ ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics
The Church of Scientology have announced plans to launch an “unprecedented distribution campaign” in Paris ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games. According to a post made by an executive on social media, the initiative will launch on July 14th and “will last until August 12th”
Survivor Stories: Ex-Scientologists call on UK government to act
Tomorrow, the UK population will head to the polls in what is widely expected to be an historic general election, ushering in an era of change. We call on the government to intervene on the issue of Scientology and finally put a stop to human suffering.
These are just a handful of accounts, written by former members who experienced Scientology’s abusive practices first-hand, in their own words.
Trafford Housing Standards now investigating Scientology property
Trafford Council’s Housing Standards have launched an investigation into the home ofScientology’s future ‘Manchester Ideal Org’ after they included photos in a planning application that suggest there are staff members living at the property.
