Centrepoint Cuts Ties With Sharon Osbourne After Rally Endorsement

Centrepoint announced on April 17, 2026 it will no longer work with Sharon Osbourne after she publicly endorsed Tommy Robinson's “Unite the Kingdom” rally ^[1].

The decision matters because charities rely on public trust; aligning with a far‑right activist could alienate donors and those the organization serves ^[1].

In an Instagram post dated April 16, Osbourne wrote, “I will be there to support the Unite the Kingdom march,” signalling her personal backing of the event ^[2]. The rally, organized by Robinson, is slated for London later this month and has been described as a far‑right march ^[1].

Centrepoint responded with a brief statement, “We have no plans to work together in the future,” said a spokesperson for the charity ^[3]. The spokesperson said the partnership was incompatible with Centrepoint's values and the organization wants to distance itself from the rally ^[1].

The previous “Unite the Kingdom” march in September drew more than 100,000 participants ^[4]. That large turnout has heightened scrutiny of any public figures who associate with the event. Osbourne's endorsement comes less than a year after the death of her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, in July 2025 at age 76 ^[5].

Charities across the United Kingdom are now weighing the risk of perceived political partisanship against the benefits of high‑profile supporters. Centrepoint's move underscores a growing trend where NGOs are reassessing relationships that could be seen as endorsing extremist or polarising viewpoints ^[1].

**What this means** – Centrepoint's severance signals to other charities that association with controversial political rallies can jeopardise credibility and funding. As public scrutiny intensifies, non‑profits may adopt stricter vetting of celebrity partners to preserve their mission‑driven image.