Establishment and Purpose

Following Amy Winehouse's death from alcohol poisoning in July 2011, her family
established the Amy Winehouse Foundation. The foundation officially launched on 14 September 2011,
which would have been Winehouse's 28th birthday.
Her brother, Alex Winehouse, joined as a staff member from the start.

Goals and Activities

• Helping vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.
• Preventing the impact of drug and alcohol misuse on youth.
• Informing, supporting, and inspiring young people to reach their full potential.
• Collaborating with other charities and organizations.

Headquarters and International Presence

• Headquarters: North London
• U.S. Office: New York, operating under “The Amy Winehouse Foundation US”

Patrons and Ambassadors

• Past and present patrons: Jon Snow, Barbara Windsor (until 2020), Mark Ronson (from 2015)
• Ambassadors include: Jess Glynne, Patsy Palmer, Jessie Wallace, Keira Chaplin, Mica Paris

Educational Programs

• On 12 March 2013, with the support of Russell Brand, the
  Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme was launched.
• The program aims to provide effective education in schools across
  the UK to help young people cope with drugs, alcohol, and emotional challenges.