Naomi Campbell banned from charity in England

The Charity Commission of England and Wales has banned supermodel Naomi Campbell from working as a trustee of any charity for five years.

The decision comes after an extensive, three-year investigation uncovered serious financial mismanagement at Fashion for Relief, the charity Campbell herself founded nearly two decades ago.

Naomi Campbell misuses charity funds The investigation revealed that only 8.5% of the charity's total expenditure over a six-year period from 2016 was directed to its designated charitable purposes. While the charity claimed to raise millions of pounds to support humanitarian causes, it turned out that a large portion of this money was used to cover personal expenses for the model Naomi, including luxury stays in international hotels and resorts, in addition to the costs of personal services such as massages, room service and even buying cigarettes.

Naomi Campbell's reaction Naomi Campbell expressed concern about the results of the investigation, stressing that she did not have full control over the management of the charity. However, the statements were not enough to alleviate the criticism directed at her, as many believe that her responsibility as one of the founders and trustees of the charity makes her directly responsible for the financial mismanagement that occurred.

Fashion for Relief Association

Fashion For Relief was also dissolved and struck off the register, and three of its trustees, including Naomi Campbell, were disqualified from holding any position in other charities for a period of between four and nine years.

This case highlighted the need for more stringent monitoring of the activities of charitable organizations and highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of public funds and donations.