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Homelessness charity Centrepoint has announced it will no longer work with Sharon Osbourne, following her public endorsement of a rally organised by right-wing activist Tommy Robinson.
The charity stated it has “no plans to work together in the future” after the television personality expressed support for the upcoming event.
The former X Factor judge publicly signalled her support for the event, using her official Instagram account to leave a comment stating: “See you at the march.” This was in response to a post on the social media platform detailing the “Unite the Kingdom” rally, which is planned for next month.
A spokesperson for Centrepoint 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.”
Tommy Robinson is organising another ‘Unite The Kingdom’ rally for next month (Getty)
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, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is set to take place in London on May 16.
A previous protest held by the group in September reportedly drew between 110,000 and 150,000 attendees.
Meanwhile, a counter-protest, dubbed March Against Fascism, organised by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR), also took place in the capital on the same day.
Counter-protesters in Russell Square milled around with placards that said “Refugees welcome” and “Oppose Tommy Robinson”, chanting “say it loud, say it clear, refugees are welcome here”.