Church of Scientology London found “non-compliant” on food hygiene
The Church of Scientology London has been found non-compliant by the City of London after a routine food hygiene inspection, Scientology Business can report.
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Saint Hill 2024 stats leak: Scientology’s slow decline
To celebrate the new year the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters, Saint Hill, sent parishioners a ‘year in review’ newsletter with statistics evidencing their slow decline and struggle to attract new members.
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.
The problem with Scientology’s UK visa sponsor status
Following a 2023 court ruling in which their buildings were designated ‘places of public worship’, the Church of Scientology have been granted “A-rate” visa sponsorship powers by the UK government and last year, issued 21 ‘Minister of Religion’ and ‘Religious Worker’ visas.
Leah Remini weighs in on Diane Abbott Scientology fraud investigation
Actress Leah Remini has issued a statement applauding former Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott after a bombshell letter was released last week in which she urged UK authorities to investigate Scientology’s finances for fraudulent activity.
Scientology fraud: UK bank responds to criticism
Scientology’s UK bank NatWest, which was fined £264 million in 2021 for failing to prevent money laundering, has issued a statement after allegations emerged of the Church engaging in credit card fraud.
Video: Chris Shelton & Apostate Alex discuss Scientology’s shady finances
Former Sea Org executive Chris Shelton today released an insightful interview with Scientology Business editor Apostate Alex discussing Scientology’s financial records, tax exemption and fraud.
Complex web of Scientology corporations exposed
Following a lengthy investigation, Scientology Business has uncovered a complex web of corporations and shell companies used by the Church of Scientology to mask its multi-million dollar UK operations. Primarily functioning through the Australian-registered Church of Scientology Religious Education College Inc [continue reading…]
10 years of Scientology’s UK Financial Accounts
Since being rejected by the Charity Commission in 1999, Scientology has operated in the United Kingdom through an Australian-registered charity called COSRECI (Church of Scientology Religious Education College, Inc). As such, their revenue is considered ‘foreign income’ and is exempt from [continue reading…]
