Naomi Campbell has issued a statement in response to her ban from being a charity trustee for five years , after a watchdog investigation found evidence of financial misconduct at a charity she founded . On Friday, September 27, the British supermodel said the enquiry was “deeply flawed.” “After carefully reviewing the Charity Commission’s report concerning Fashion for Relief (UK), I find their conclusions to be incomplete and misleading in their consideration of evidence.
First of all, I recognize that, as the face of Fashion for Relief, I am ultimately responsible for its conduct. Unfortunately, I was not involved in the day-to-day operations of the organization and I entrusted the legal and operational management to others,” the statement began. “I want to assure everyone who has supported us that these findings are being taken very seriously.
I have instructed new advisers to undertake a detailed investigation of what transpired. Secondly, I have never undertaken philanthropic work for personal gain, nor will I ever do so. I’ve dedicated nearly 30 years of my life to charitable initiatives and I care deeply about the value and impact of the work I do.
” Campbell added that she was never paid for her role in the Fashion for Relief charity and paid for any personal expenses out of her own pocket instead of billing them to the organization. “Typically, I align my charity work with paid assignments, which cover my travel and related expenses. In cases where t.
