Hedgegate: How Scientology continue to play games with West Sussex Highways
The Church of Scientology played games with West Sussex Highways for several months at the taxpayer’s expense
Author: Alexander Barnes-Ross
Previously a staff member at the Church of Scientology London, Alexander Barnes-Ross now speaks out against the organisation's abusive practices in the UK. He serves as Editor of Scientology Business and since 2023, his activism has received international press attention (The Times, The Guardian, Daily Mail, The Observer, BBC News)
Russian hackers target UK Scientology systems
Russian cyber-criminal hacking group Qilin have targeted the Church of Scientology and published a series of internal documents after gaining access to their UK internal systems. The documents include financial information relating to security arrangements at the recent International Association of [continue reading…]
‘A magical Christmas awaits you’ – Saint Hill festivities revealed
An ice rink, “jaw-dropping” gingerbread castle and “over 100,000 Christmas lights” are among the attractions at the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters this festive season, a promotional magazine reveals.
Scientology front group targets Rugby fans at Allianz Stadium during England v Argentina match
Scientologists engaged in a campaign to distribute booklets promoting their ‘Truth About Drugs’ front group outside the Allianz Rugby stadium in Twickenham, photos reveal.
Scientology submits dozens of complaints in a desperate attempt to get this site shut down
In September, we reported that the Church of Scientology had orchestrated a campaign to file complaints with this website’s hosting provider in a desperate attempt to prevent our reporting on their UK and European activities.
Conservative Party Vice President & East Grinstead Mayor John Belsey switches on Scientology Christmas lights
Conservative Party Vice President and Mayor of East Grinstead John Belsey has officially switched on the Church of Scientology’s Christmas lights at their UK headquarters in Sussex.
Aerial photos reveal extensive land damage as IAS tent derig begins
EXCLUSIVE: Newly obtained drone footage from the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters near East Grinstead reveals extensive damage to the surrounding countryside following last month’s annual IAS event, despite being situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
On this day: Scientology rejected by the Charity Commission, 26 years on
On this day 26 years ago, the UK Charity Commission rejected Scientology’s application for charity status, concluding it “does not benefit the public.” The ruling dealt a major blow for Scientology in their efforts to claim legitimacy through government recognition and juxtaposed their success with gaining IRS tax exemption in the United States 8 years prior.
East Grinstead Mayor skips IAS event, but set to switch on Scientology HQ Christmas lights
The Mayor of East Grinstead, John Belsey, has confirmed he will be turning on the Christmas lights at a lavish ceremony at the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters later this month despite backlash from local residents over the disruption such events cause to the local community.
Scientology claim “3,500 people” attended Saint Hill bonfire night celebrations, but photos tell a different story
Yesterday the Church of Scientology hosted an annual bonfire night celebration at their UK headquarters near East Grinstead, claiming an attendance of 3,500 parishioners and local residents, but photos released of the event paint a different picture.
