Naomi Campbell is reportedly fighting a charity ban imposed by a watchdog after the organisation she supports was found to have significant failings. The fashion icon is said to be presenting “bombshell” new evidence in an attempt to reverse the decision, with her legal team reportedly arguing that the charity has made efforts to rectify the issues identified. The charity, which has been under scrutiny for operational shortcomings, is linked to Campbell’s philanthropic efforts. The outcome of this legal battle could have broader implications for Campbell’s involvement in charitable work and the charity sector at large.
Naomi Campbell was banned as a trustee of her charity, Fashion for Relief, earlier this year after a watchdog uncovered a series of failings within the organization. However, I can reveal that Campbell is now formally appealing the commission’s ruling, which prohibits her from serving as a trustee for five years. She is challenging the decision, aiming to overturn the ban with new evidence and legal arguments.
“Naomi was left devastated by the decision,” a close friend of the supermodel shared. In response, Campbell instructed lawyers to investigate the events surrounding Fashion for Relief and the circumstances leading to her disqualification as trustee. The investigation is reported to have uncovered “bombshell” evidence suggesting that Campbell may have been the victim of a sophisticated “fake email sting.”
The friend added, “Naomi was absolutely shocked by what the lawyers discovered.” Evidence reportedly indicates that Campbell, 54, was kept in the dark about the charity’s operations, raising questions about her involvement in the alleged failings.
Naomi Campbell reportedly learned of many of the allegations against her through the Charity Commission’s report, which has raised further questions about the fairness of the investigation. Sources involved in the appeal suggest that the newly uncovered evidence could compel the Charity Commission to re-evaluate the case.
Legal documents outline several grounds for appeal, including abuse of process and the violation of Campbell’s right to a fair hearing. In September, the Charity Commission criticized the mismanagement of funds within Fashion for Relief, specifically citing an expenditure of £7,800 for a suite in a five-star hotel during the Cannes Film Festival. The regulator deemed the cost of Campbell’s stay unreasonable, especially as other trustees and charity volunteers stayed in less expensive accommodations.
