Whynotuse my platform for something that can help other girls?

should know more about what’s going on in the world.”

She’s been offered roles with other charities but Space For Giants struck a chord. “This for me is so special because I experienced it first-hand, and now I’m just really attached to it for the rest of my life.”

The charity’s founder and CEO Dr Max Graham, is thrilled to have Ora’s support. “Rita can mobilise the positive power needed as she possesses humility, compassion and an infectious warmth. She is the persuasive and positive influence we need.”

So this is her first formal role — though she gained informal experience of philanthropy this summer as an agitator for the victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster. Ora is a local: a Kosovan refugee who grew up with her parents, brother and sister, near London’s Portobello Road. She was one of the first high-profile people on the scene in June.

“It completely broke my heart. As soon as it happened I was there on the site, saying, ‘Get anything you can and get down there’.” She hopes to make it down to some of the events planned to support victims during December. “The community effort was really inspiring. Seeing everybody come together was like the lightning that came out of the darkness.”

On a similar theme, Ora is also supporting a Christmas Appeal out about this’. I felt good that I was able to help girls to feel that they’re not alone. Why not use my platform for something that can help other girls?”

What then of the woman of the week, Meghan Markle? “I’m so happy,” she laughs. “It’s so cute to see Harry happy. Whatever makes him happy, I’m happy.” Does she fancy her chances at performing at the wedding? “I’m still waiting for my invite.”

She downplays her chances of a Christmas number one too. “Fingers crossed. You know how Christmas is — all the legendary Christmas songs resurface. I’m just looking forward to celebrating it.”

The day itself will be spent in the countryside with family, and then she’s off skiing for the first time. “Wish me luck. I’ve never gone skiing before. I have a feeling I’m going to be eating a lot of snow.” Not very rock ‘n’ roll.

Rita Ora’s new single, Anywhere, is out now. Her second album will be out in March next year