Supermodel Naomi Campbell, one of the original starting models, has been at the center of attention lately for far less flattering reasons. Following an inquiry that revealed financial misfeasance, Campbell was recently prohibited from acting as a trustee of her charity, Fashion for Relief.
The charity, supposedly set up to aid in poverty and global health relief, witnessed its funds being spent on such personal indulgences as a five-star hotel and spa treatments. As this story gains momentum, it is very important to delve into the issue that has Naomi Campbell and her charity in their crosshairs.
The Investigation Into Fashion for Relief’s Finances
Campbell’s charity, Fashion for Relief—which she founded in 2005—took on a noble task: to fight against poverty while raising money with events full of stars. Following the complaints raised, the Charity Commission initiated an investigation, which found serious cases of financial mismanagement over several years.
Between 2016 and 2022, only 8.5% of the charity’s funds flowed to charitable causes. The rest? Reportedly spent by Campbell and her trustees to pay for luxury hotel stays, spa treatments, and other expenses.
