Naomi Campbell's 5-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales is overturned
A three-judge tribunal overturned a five-year ban preventing supermodel Naomi Campbell from serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales. The court found that Campbell, 56, was "deceived" by Bianka Hellmich, a fellow trustee at the anti-poverty charity Fashion for Relief. Campbell stated the original disqualification had "hurt deeply." The ruling follows a legal challenge to the 2024 decision that had barred her from such roles.
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- ✓ Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge to overturn a five-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales.
- ✓ A three-judge tribunal found Campbell was "deceived" by fellow Fashion for Relief trustee Bianka Hellmich.
- ✓ The Charity Commission disqualified Campbell in 2024 over allegations of misusing funds and abdicating responsibilities.
- ✓ Fashion for Relief is an anti-poverty charity that held fundraising events in London and Cannes.
What changed
A tribunal ruling has now vacated the five-year trustee disqualification.
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Naomi Campbell overturns 5-year charity trustee ban
A three-judge tribunal overturned a five-year ban preventing supermodel Naomi Campbell from serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales. The court found that Campbell, 56, was "deceived" by Bianka Hellmich, a fellow trustee at the anti-poverty charity Fashion for Relief. Campbell stated the original disqualification had "hurt deeply." The ruling follows a legal challenge to the 2024 decision that had barred her from such roles.
Why it matters
The Charity Commission originally disqualified Campbell in 2024. The commission accused her of abdicating her responsibilities and misusing funds. Fashion for Relief is known for hosting fundraising events in London and Cannes.
What is confirmed
- Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge to overturn a five-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales.
- A three-judge tribunal found Campbell was "deceived" by fellow Fashion for Relief trustee Bianka Hellmich.
- The Charity Commission disqualified Campbell in 2024 over allegations of misusing funds and abdicating responsibilities.
- Fashion for Relief is an anti-poverty charity that held fundraising events in London and Cannes.
What to watch next
- Further legal actions or responses from the Charity Commission regarding the tribunal's findings
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