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…]
“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.
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.
Trafford Council have responded to concerns Scientology staff members are being forced to live in squalor after photos revealed mouldy bedsheets and crumbling ceilings at their future Manchester “Ideal Org”.
The Church of Scientology have submitted new plans in which “it is assumed that the local community would be fully supportive” for its Manchester Ideal Org despite failing to begin works under previously-approved plans for the Grade-II listed building.
Scientology have been granted permission to use a municipality-owned property in Sunderland to host a fundraising event for their ‘Ideal Org’ program this weekend.
Last week, Scientologists from across Europe gathered to celebrate the opening of their latest ‘Ideal Org’ in Paris, France. Despite Police enforcing tight restrictions and Scientology’s best efforts to clear the area of protestors, Scientology Business journalist Callum Clark secured a spot and reports from inside the production team’s inner circle.
On 6th April, Scientology officially opened it’s new Paris ‘Ideal Org’, but mystery surrounds whether elusive leader David Miscavige was actually there in person.
Today, a well-placed inside source has confirmed the new IAS-sponsored Paris Org is set to open its doors, finally, on Saturday 6th April – 3 months later than planned.
16 years after Scientology’s purchase of the Duckworth’s Distillery building in Manchester, it sits empty and vacant and facing compulsory purchase by the council.
