Model Naomi Campbell was seen out in France following the news that she's been disqualified from being a trustee after the Charity Commission found serious mismanagement of finances at charity Fashion for Relief. Naomi, 54, was seen in tears in Paris at an awards ceremony as she received the prestigious cultural medal of Chevalier de l'Ordres des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters). Photos show her in tears at the podium at the ceremony, wearing a black and white striped dress for the occasion.
As reported previously, Naomi was one of the Fashion for Relief charity's three trustees who have been disqualified following the regulator's inquiry, with the disqualification effective for five years. It's been reported that during the inquiry, the charity Commission discovered that between April 2016 and July 2022, 8.5% of the charity's overall expenditure was on charitable grants.
Among the alleged 'unreasonable fundraising expenditure' findings was 9,400 euros (£7,800) spent on a three-night stay at a five-star hotel in Cannes, France, for Naomi. Other 'mismanagements' included a 14,800 euro (£12,300) flight from London to Nice in 2018 for transferring art and jewellery. In addition, the regulator found that charity money had been held on its behalf by solicitors and accountants instead of being run through a dedicated bank account in the charity's name.
According to the regulator, it recovered over £344,000 and protected a further £98,000 of charitable funds. Acco.
