Homelessness charity cuts ties with Sharon Osbourne after support for Tommy Robinson rally
Sharon Osbourne signalled her support for the rally on Instagram
www.independent.co.ukHere’s what’s known about the latest developments regarding Sharon Osbourne and Centrepoint:
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Centrepoint has announced it will sever ties with Sharon Osbourne following her public support for Tommy Robinson’s rally in London. The charity stated there are no plans to work together in the future and underscored that political activity is not in line with its values [sources report Apr 16–17, 2026].
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Sharon Osbourne had previously participated in Centrepoint-related campaigns (notably Omaze fundraising), but the organization clarified she was not an official ongoing ambassador, and emphasize they do not plan further collaboration due to the political context of her recent comments .
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The news outlets covering this include The Guardian, RTÉ, and various UK/Irish outlets, all confirming the charity’s stance and the context around the Unite the Kingdom rally organized by Tommy Robinson (Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) .
Additional context:
- Centrepoint is a homelessness charity with royal patronage, and its decision reflects a stance against endorsing political activities or figures that conflict with its mission to support young people across diverse backgrounds .
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