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Tag: international association of scientologists
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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.
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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.
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Christmas preparations begin at Saint Hill amid mass recruitment campaign
Last year, we reported the East Grinstead Town Mayor attended Scientology’s UK headquarters to turn on their Christmas lights at a lavish ceremony outside the notorious Saint Hill Castle. Insiders tell us that preparations have once again begun for the 2024 Christmas event, with internal promotional materials encouraging Scientologists to “book your flight today and…
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Anne Boleyn’s Hever Castle to kick off 2024 Scientology IAS event with fundraising dinner
An extravagant Tudor castle once home to Henry VIII’s ill-fated wife Anne Boleyn is due to kick off this year’s International Association of Scientologists (IAS) event, despite controversy around the group’s abusive practices, fraudulent activity and attempts to silence protestors.
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Scientology files for protest ban ahead of major East Grinstead event
A group of whistleblowers are fighting for their right to protest later this month after Scientology filed for a ban on demonstrations outside their UK headquarters
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IAS Event 2024: the Saint Hill marquee is under construction
Scientology’s famous IAS tent is officially under construction, meaning we are just weeks away from what they call ‘the greatest gathering of Scientologists’. Over the weekend, we received confirmation from several East Grinstead locals that increased activity had been noted around Saint Hill, Scientology’s UK headquarters – including a clear out at the Sea Org…
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French government issues warning amid Scientology Olympics distribution campaign
Scientology’s plan to distribute a million ‘Truth About Drugs’ leaflets during the Paris 2024 Olympics has been met with fierce opposition by the French Government, who this weekend issued a statement warning the public against accepting the leaflets. Miviludes, the government department responsible for “informing the public about the risks and dangers” of cults in…
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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.
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East Grinstead Town Council retract censorship of Scientology concerns, but still no apology
Following a lengthy complaints procedure brought by Scientology Business Editor Alexander Barnes-Ross, East Grinstead Town Council have retracted its censorship of the public record after concerns were raised over its close ties to the Church of Scientology.
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EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Inner Circle at Scientology’s new Paris HQ
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.
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