Supplier of housing for homeless linked to faith group tax avoidance scheme
A Guardian investigation has linked Midos Management, a supplier of temporary housing for the homeless, to a family accused of tax avoidance through bogus prayer sessions. The Schreiber family, who own Midos Group, allegedly exploited a scheme that allows property owners to avoid business rates by claiming spaces are used for religious worship. Concerns have been raised about the legitimacy of these claims and the overlap between the two businesses.
- ▪Midos Management provides accommodation for homeless individuals while Midos Group is accused of tax avoidance through bogus prayer sessions.
- ▪The Schreiber family is at the center of allegations involving a scheme that has reportedly saved landlords at least £18 million in taxes.
- ▪Dover district council is pursuing a claim for £1.7 million of unpaid tax against companies linked to the Schreiber family.
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A former pub in Clapham that was advertised as a ‘faith room’ on the Faithful Global website. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The GuardianView image in fullscreenA former pub in Clapham that was advertised as a ‘faith room’ on the Faithful Global website. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The GuardianTax avoidanceSupplier of housing for homeless linked to faith group tax avoidance schemeMidos Management denies ties to property group accused of making millions from bogus prayer roomsRob Davies and John LubbockSun 31 May 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Sun 31 May 2026 07.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA property investor who sells temporary accommodation to local councils is part of a family accused of avoiding tax by hosting bogus prayer sessions, a Guardian investigation can reveal.Publicly…
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