As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for following celebrity exploits, I can’t help but feel a tinge of disappointment upon learning about Naomi Campbell‘s predicament. It seems her fashion empire, Fashion for Relief, has run aground due to some questionable spending practices.
Previously acclaimed model Naomi Campbell was prohibited from volunteering at British charities for a period of five years, following the discovery that funds had been used to pay for high-end accommodations and spa services.
Legendary figure Campbell served as a trustee for Fashion for Relief, however, an investigation by the Charity Commission discovered that the organization was not fully donating the funds it collected. It was revealed that unapproved expenditures were made on items such as cigarettes and security for Campbell, in addition to other expenses.
The charitable organization, established in the year 2005 by Campbell, has been dedicated to raising funds for combating poverty and aiding economically disadvantaged youth, primarily through organizing fashion shows as fundraising events.
Campbell shared with Associated Press on Thursday: “I learned about the results today and I’m deeply worried,” as she clarified that she doesn’t have authority over Fashion for Relief or its financial management.
Alongside Bianka Hellmich and Veronica Chou, she is prohibited from participating in charitable activities for a period of five years. Bianka and Veronica, too, face restrictions: Bianka for a term of nine years, and Veronica for four years.
Campbell’s team did not immediately respond to a request for comment by The Hollywood Reporter.
The investigation revealed an illegal transfer of £290,000 ($388,000) as consulting fees to Hellmich, violating the charity’s founding document.
Temporary managers appointed by a commission successfully recovered funds for the charity. These recoveries were then distributed to two other charities, Save the Children Fund and Mayor’s Fund for London, while also taking care of Fashion for Relief’s outstanding debts.
The examination delved into the spending habits of Fashion for Relief from April 2016 to July 2022, revealing that a mere 8.5% of the collected funds went towards charitable grants.
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2024-09-27 13:55