Naomi fund is called to account

FASHION For Relief, the charity set up by Naomi Campbell, left, has hosted glitzy catwalk shows across the globe.

But now the Charity Commission is investigating it for failing to file its accounts on time ‘and wider governance matters’, I can reveal. It comes five months after this newspaper reported earlier figures that showed it spent £1.6 million on an epic gala in Cannes in 2018, yet gave only £5,500 to good causes over 15 months. At the time, Fashion For Relief argued this wasn’t a true reflection, as often supporters make donations directly to the causes. It said last night: ‘Accounts were delayed due to Covid and the auditors. We are liaising with the Charity Commission and are confident of resolving this soon.’