Samuel Leeds: Meet the controversial Christian property developer pledging to save Britain’s churches
By 
AJ Gomez2026-05-12T07:43:00
When Samuel Leeds announced plans to buy vacant church buildings and rent them to congregations for free, many Christians applauded the vision. But his growing prominence has also led to increased scrutiny, with some accusing him of profiting from vulnerable people and running a fraudulent “get rich quick” scheme – allegations he strongly contests. Is he a generous visionary or a dangerous guru? AJ Gomez meets him
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