Licence review threatens the future of the IAS event
The future of Scientology’s annual gathering at their UK headquarters in Sussex is now uncertain after an application to review their Premises Licence was submitted to Mid-Sussex District Council.
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Scientology amends planning application, seeks permission for 80,730sq ft structures & major 5 hectare redevelopment
The Church of Scientology have formally amended a planning application submitted in September to include the redevelopment of 5 hectares of land and installation of three structures spanning 80,730sq ft at their UK headquarters near East Grinstead.
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
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 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.
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.
Mims Davies MP distances herself from Scientology, declines invite to 2025 IAS event
Shadow Minister for Women Mims Davies, who sits as the Member of Parliament for East Grinstead and Uckfield, has distanced herself from the Church of Scientology after it was revealed she attended their annual gathering in 2023.
Protestors gather outside Scientology’s annual IAS gala in East Grinstead
Over the weekend protestors gathered outside the Church of Scientology’s UK headquarters near East Grinstead with a message, “the abuse must stop.”
