Women’s charity dumps Russell Brand within hours of bombshell Dispatches documentary: Trevi ‘ends association’ with comic saying ‘we are deeply saddened and upset’ by revelations
A charity dedicated to ending violence against women has cut ties with Russell Brand after he was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse.
Last night a series of allegations were made against the 48-year-old star, accusing him of abuse and predatory behavior between 2006 and 2013.
Brand has denied all claims, adding that all relationships were “consensual.”
After the devastating allegations published in The Sunday times and on Channel 4’s Dispatches, Trevi, a charity Brand has worked with for more than a year, said they had ‘ended their partnership’ with him.
The organization that helps vulnerable women and children says it is “deeply saddened and upset” by the alleged victim’s stories. Her priority remains protecting the “safety and well-being of all women and girls.”
However, a photo of Brand still appears on the charity’s homepage, along with an article about how he is raising money for Trevi at his new live show Bipolarisation in Plymouth on Tuesday.
Last night, comedian Russell Brand was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse of four women following an investigation. Pictured: Brand leaving the Troubabour Wembley Park theater in North London after a live performance of his show
Following Channel 4 Dispatches’ investigation into the alleged abuse, Trevi – a charity that supports vulnerable women and children – has severed all ties with Brand.
On Brand’s charity Stay Free, he lists several organizations that he also donates to. Trevi said it had severed ties with Brand, but the Treasures Foundation said it is not making a decision at this time
In a statement on his Instagram just hours after the shocking documentary was released, Trevi said: ‘We are deeply saddened and upset by the stories reported on tonight’s Channel 4 Dispatches program about Russell Brand.
“Russell became aware of our charity in 2022 after hearing about some of the wonderful mothers we have helped become drug-free over the years. He wanted to support our cause and raise money through his Stay Free Foundation.
“Today’s media revelations have been difficult to process, but our priority remains the safety and well-being of all women and girls, now and in the future.
‘We have ended our partnership with Russell Brand and the Stay Free Foundation.
‘As a charity whose values put women’s voices at the heart of what we do, we always prioritize supporting women affected by violence and abuse and empowering them to live free of violence and fear.’
It added that it understood how the allegations could cause concern for some women and urged those needing support to get in touch The survival path.
In the investigation, a woman claimed Brand raped her against the wall in his Los Angeles home in her thirties. Another – who he called ‘the child’ – told how the presenter targeted her when he was 16 years old and still at school, and he was 30 years old.
Last night police said they had been “made aware” of media reports of “a series of allegations of sexual assault” and urged any victims to come forward.
But in an extraordinary pre-emptive move, Brand took to social media ahead of the 90-minute Dispatches documentary to “absolutely deny” a series of “very serious criminal allegations.”
The comedian is also a supporter of several other organizations, including the Friendly House – a Los Angeles-based organization that helps women seeking recovery from alcohol and other substance use.
One of the charities Brand supports is the Friendly House in Los Angeles, California. He will remain on their homepage and will host a luncheon in October
Brand is also a supporter of the BAC O’Connor Center, which provides rehabilitation for recovering addicts
The comedian’s charity Stay Free, which helps addicts, is also donating money to the Treasure Foundation.
However, the foundation which helps women suffering from drug abuse in east London told MailOnline that it would not be cutting any ties with the comedian at this time, adding that the women it supports were its priority.
It said many of the people supported by the foundation have “experienced sexual trauma” and some have even “been perpetrators,” adding that part of the program also includes practicing forgiveness.
A spokeswoman said: ‘At Treasures Foundation we only know Russell Brand in the capacity of wanting to make amends and give back to women, hence his desire to give to our charity.
“We are part of a program that practices forgiveness and making amends. Many of us have experienced sexual trauma and some of us have been perpetrators.
‘We have to take the time to process what is going on. We talk to the women we support and will provide feedback from them, because as always the voices of the women we support are of paramount importance.
‘We cannot make any judgment at this time about what has emerged. We just know him for the good he’s doing now.”
The comedian, who insists that during his ‘time of promiscuity, the relationships I had were absolutely always consensual’, also supports the BAC O’Connor Center in Staffordshire.
The organization helps rehabilitate people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
A video from Brand, who has been open about his own past struggles with addiction, explaining why those suffering should choose the organization.
MailOnline has contacted Trevi, the Friendly House and BAC O’Connor.
Just hours after the allegations first came to light, Brand took center stage at Wembley Park Theater in front of a crowd of 2,000 people.
As he continued his tour, he told fans, “I really appreciate your support. I love you.
‘I have a lot to discuss with you. There are obviously some things I absolutely cannot talk about and I appreciate you understanding.”