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Fashion for Relief

Fashion for Relief was a charitable organization that raised funds for various environmental and humanitarian causes. Fashion Relief closed on 15 March 2024 following a statement from the Charity Commission for England and Wales.[1]

Fashion For Relief (FFR)
Established19 January 2015 (registered)
Dissolved15 March 2024
(Closed)[1]
Location
  • London and Swansea, United Kingdom
Chairperson
Naomi Campbell
Directors
  • Veronica Chou
  • Bianka Hellmich
Revenue
£610,704 (2018)
Disbursements£363,946 (2018)
Websitewww.fashionforrelief.org

History

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In 2005, Naomi Campbell[2] founded two charities, We Love Brazil and Fashion for Relief.[3] Fund-raising fashion shows were hosted in Cannes, Dar es Salaam, London, Moscow, Mumbai and New York City.

In 2005, the London-based non-profit organization CARE hosted Fashion for Relief, donating to international charitable organizations to bring aid to people in crises in various countries.

From 2012 until 2024, the online retailer YOOX partnered with Fashion for Relief.[4][5] In 2015, Campbell applied for non-profit status in the United Kingdom.

On 8 November 2021, the Charity Commission for England and Wales announced it was opening a statutory inquiry into Fashion for Relief.[6] On 15 December 2023, the Commission issued a statement announcing its intention "to dissolve [the] CIO," with Fashion for Relief ultimately closing on 15 March 2024.[1]

Following the launch of the Charity Commission investigation into Fashion Relief, Campbell was removed as a trustee from the charity in 2023.[7][8][9] In September 2024, Campbell was banned from serving as a charity trustee in the UK for 5 years after the investigation found Fashion Relief spent only 8.5% of its income on charitable grants, while making unauthorised payments to other trustees and advisors.[10]


 
Fashion for relief

Runway celebrities

Fellowship Award

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  • 2017 - Queen Rania Al Abdullah[12]

Relief causes

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  • 2007 – British Summer Floods[14]
  • 2008 – Whitechapel Mission[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Wait, Sam (14 March 2024). "Naomi Campbell's charity to close mid-investigation". Civil Society. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Naomi Campbell: Charity Work & Causes". Look to the Stars. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  3. ^ "NAOMI'S BRAZILIAN CAMPAIGN". British Vogue. 27 April 2005. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  4. ^ "YOOX.COM Launches Fashion For Relief Collaboration". Vogue UK. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  5. ^ "YOOX Online Fashion Design Shopping". www.yoox.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  6. ^ Wait, Sam (21 November 2021). "Charity Commission opens statutory inquiry into Naomi Campbell's charity". Civil Society. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  7. ^ Wait, Sam (21 November 2021). "Charity Commission opens statutory inquiry into Naomi Campbell's charity". Civil Society. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  8. ^ Wait, Sam (7 February 2023). "Naomi Campbell sidelined from her charity after interim managers appointed". Civil Society. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  9. ^ Wait, Sam (14 March 2024). "Naomi Campbell's charity to close mid-investigation". Civil Society. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Regulator disqualifies trustees after finding serious mismanagement at Fashion for Relief". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  11. ^ a b Bumpus, Jessica (2019-09-15). "Fashion For Relief". NOWFASHION. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
  12. ^ "Supermodels Unite to Support Syrian Children at Fashion For Relief". Vogue Arabia. 2017-05-22. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  13. ^ "USATODAY.com - Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B. roars onto NYC catwalk". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  14. ^ Tweedie, Neil. "Naomi Campbell is doing her bit for charity - at a stretch". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  15. ^ Jackson, Kate. "Exclusive: Naomi Campbell - 'I'm ready for a baby'". mirror. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  16. ^ "Naomi Campbell at 5th Fashion for Relief charity fundraiser". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  17. ^ "Наоми Кэмпбелл отдала свое сердце Индии". www.woman.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  18. ^ "Fashion For Relief – London". Vogue UK. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  19. ^ "Naomi Campbell fashions project with peer". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  20. ^ "Fashion for Relief: Clothing Sale to help the Philippines Rebuild". faldef.org. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  21. ^ NYC, Nifty. "Saturday, November 23rd: Fashion for Relief: Clothing Sale to Help the Philippines Rebuild + Free Drinks & Treats | Free New York City Events & Cheap Things To Do - Nifty NYC". www.niftynyc.com. Retrieved 2016-03-01.[permanent dead link‍]
  22. ^ "Inside Naomi's Fashion For Relief Show". Vogue UK. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  23. ^ "Naomi Campbell's "Fashion For Relief" - The Londoner". The Londoner. Retrieved 2016-03-01.
  24. ^ "2017 Cannes". Fashion For Relief. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  25. ^ Orlova-Alvarez, Tamara; Alvarez, Joe. "Inside Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief Fashion Show in Cannes". Ikon London Magazine. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
  26. ^ "2018 Cannes". Fashion For Relief. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  27. ^ Salessy, Héloise (2018-04-23). "Naomi Campbell unveils the theme for the Fashion For Relief charity gala". Vogue France (in French). Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  28. ^ "2019 London". Fashion For Relief. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  29. ^ Pike, Naomi (2019-09-14). "5 Things To Know About Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief Show At London Fashion Week". British Vogue. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  30. ^ "Make a donation - Help improve the lives of those living in adversity - Fashion For Relief". Fashion For Relief. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  31. ^ Alex, Ella (2019-09-13). "What is Fashion For Relief and why does it matter?". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
  32. ^ "Naomi Campbell's Fashion For Relief 2022 | Cornucopia Events". Archived from the original on 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
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