September 26th 2024.
Naomi Campbell, the world-renowned supermodel, has recently faced a setback in her philanthropic efforts. The Charity Commission, a regulator in the UK, has found her guilty of ‘serious mismanagement of finances’ and has consequently banned her from acting as a trustee for charities. This ban will be in place for the next five years.
The investigation by the Charity Commission revealed that Naomi Campbell, along with two other trustees, has been involved in questionable financial practices within the now-dissolved charity Fashion for Relief. The charity, founded by Campbell in 2005, aimed to unite the fashion industry and support various humanitarian causes such as poverty alleviation, healthcare advancement, and education. However, the probe discovered that only 8.5% of the charity's total expenditure was actually used for charitable grants.
In addition to this, the Charity Commission also found evidence of ‘unreasonable fundraising expenditure’ amounting to 9,400€. This included expenses such as a lavish three-night stay at a five-star hotel in Cannes, France for Campbell herself. As a result of these findings, the charity was removed from the register earlier this year. However, the regulator was able to recover a significant amount of the charity's funds, with £344,000 being retrieved and an additional £98,000 protected.
The investigators also noted that the trustees, including Campbell, failed to provide evidence of the cost-effectiveness and appropriateness of their spending. As a result, Campbell has been disqualified from acting as a trustee for the next five years. Along with her, two other trustees, Bianka Hellmich and Veronica Chou, have also been banned for nine and four years respectively.
This news has come as a disappointment for Campbell, who has been a strong advocate for humanitarian causes throughout her career. However, the Charity Commission's decision serves as a reminder that transparency and responsibility are crucial aspects of charity work. As for Campbell, she has not yet commented on the matter. If you have any further information or stories related to this issue, please feel free to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency via email or phone. We are always on the lookout for interesting stories and would love to hear from you. Thank you.
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