Naomi Campbell called unfit to run a charity in her appeal against ban
Summary
Naomi Campbell faces a five-year ban from running charities after a watchdog found she neglected her duties at her former charity, Fashion for Relief. The charity closed in 2024 amid financial mismanagement and misuse of funds, though Campbell denies wrongdoing and says she was a victim of fraud by a trusted associate.Key Facts
- Naomi Campbell founded the charity Fashion for Relief in 2015.
- The charity raised £4.8 million for anti-poverty projects but gave only 10% to partner charities.
- The Charity Commission found poor financial management, such as missing receipts and questionable expenses.
- Campbell delegated charity oversight to trustee Bianka Hellmich, who allegedly committed fraud including forging documents and charging unauthorized fees.
- Hellmich repaid £316,000 to the charity after the misconduct was revealed.
- The charity was declared insolvent and closed in March 2024.
- Campbell’s lawyers argue she was an innocent victim who acted honestly and did not benefit personally.
- The Charity Commission insists Campbell failed to supervise the charity properly and remains unfit to be a trustee.
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