Homelessness charity Centrepoint has announced it will no longer work with Sharon Osbourne after she publicly endorsed a rally organised by right-wing activist Tommy Robinson.
The charity stated it has “no plans to work together in the future” following the television personality’s expression of support for the upcoming event. Osbourne, a former X Factor judge, used her official Instagram account to comment “See you at the march” on a post promoting the “Unite the Kingdom” rally, scheduled for next month.
A Centrepoint spokesperson clarified the charity’s stance, saying: “Political activity like this runs counter to our values and our long history of supporting young people regardless of their background, religion or ethnicity.” They added: “If we want young people to thrive in this country, then we need to ensure our society continues to allow them to live without fear and to access the opportunities they need to start education or work and leave homelessness behind.”
Osbourne had previously supported Centrepoint through its Omaze campaign, which aimed to raise funds by offering a chance to win a luxury house. While she was referred to as an ambassador in that context, the charity confirmed she was “not an official ambassador for Centrepoint”.
The “Unite the Kingdom” rally, organised by Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon), is set to take place in London on May 16. A previous protest by the group in September reportedly drew between 110,000 and 150,000 attendees. A counter-protest, March Against Fascism, organised by Stand Up To Racism, also took place in the capital on the same day.
