named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Music Education Initiative
Offers music education opportunities to young adults in need, fostering skill development and personal growth.
Music Therapy Program
Provides music therapy services to vulnerable and disadvantaged young people to support emotional and psychological well-being.
Substance Misuse Prevention Program
Works to prevent drug and alcohol misuse among youth through education, outreach, and support services.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
- Delivering drug and alcohol education and prevention programs in schools and communitiesConducts the Resilience Programme and other drug and alcohol awareness sessions for students, parents, and teachers, reaching over 460,000 young people across 628 schools and community settings since 2013.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Delivering the Recovery Pathways programme for young people with substance misuse issuesProvides funded 12-week residential placements, move-on housing support, and recovery services for young people in need through the Recovery Pathways programme, operational since 2017.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Evaluating the impact of youth resilience and education programs through research partnershipsConducted independent evaluations of the Resilience Programme in partnership with researchers from the University of Bath and Harvard University, surveying over 80,000 young people to assess program impact.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Funding international music and education programs for disadvantaged youthFunds music programs and educational support for children and young people in St Lucia and Jamaica, including providing musical instruments, teachers, and facility upgrades at Dunnottar School, Boys Training Centre, and South Starz Academy.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Operating recovery housing for young women in substance abuse recoveryProvides transitional and recovery housing for up to 16 young women at a time in self-contained apartments with tailored support through the Amy's Place program, bridging the gap between addiction treatment and independent living in the UK.
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Music Therapy for Ill and Vulnerable Populations 1 activity
- Providing music therapy and music education programs for vulnerable children and young peopleSupports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young adults through music therapy and music education, including at Haven House children's hospice, CPotential in North London, and Whipps Cross Special Care Baby Unit, serving babies, children, siblings, and parents since 2013.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Supporting family reunification and personal development for recovery residentsProvides coaching and support services to help recovery residents regain unsupervised parental access and pursue education and employment through personal development planning.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants$16K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$70%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$20K
balance sheet
Total assets$84K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$80K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ALAN SERRINS — DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, TREASURER
- DAVID HRYCK — DIRECTOR, GENERAL COUNSEL
- MITCHELL WINEHOUSE — DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Action on Addiction Partner — Refers individuals to Action on Addiction for research, prevention, treatment, and family support services related to drug and alcohol problems.
- Addiction Family Support Partner — Refers families, friends, and carers of young people with drug problems to Addiction Family Support for professional assistance.
- Al Anon Partner — Directs teenagers and families affected by someone else’s drinking to Al Anon for peer-based support.
- Alcoholics Anonymous Partner — Refers individuals struggling with alcohol dependency to Alcoholics Anonymous for peer-supported sobriety.
- Amy's Place Partner — Residential recovery program for young women operated by the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
- Amy’s Place Partner — Residential program providing housing and support for young women in recovery, operated in partnership with the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
- Boys Training Centre Partner — Partner organization in St Lucia providing residential and specialist treatment services for young juveniles, collaborating on music and wellness programs.
- CPotential Partner — Supports the music therapy programme at CPotential, a children’s charity in North London serving children with movement disorders.
- Centre for Social Justice Network — Awarded Amy’s Place the 'Best Addiction Charity' award.
- Clarion Housing Partner — Delivers Amy’s Place recovery housing program in partnership with the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
- Cocaine Anonymous UK Partner — Provides referral to Cocaine Anonymous UK for individuals seeking to stop using cocaine and other mind-altering substances.
- Companies House Government — Source of publicly available information used to keep supporter records up to date.
- Dunnottar School Partner — Partner organization in St Lucia providing music programs for children with special needs.
- Harvard University Partner — Co-led independent evaluation of the Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme.
- Harvard University Partner — Collaborated with the Amy Winehouse Foundation on the independent evaluation of the Resilience Programme.
- Harvard University Partner — Conducted independent evaluation of the Resilience Programme alongside the University of Bath.
- Haven House Partner — Operates the Amy Winehouse Foundation Music Room at Haven House children's hospice in Woodford.
- Kairos Community Trust Partner — Partner organization providing residential treatment services for young people in the Recovery Pathways programme.
- Nacoa – The National Association for Children of Alcoholics Partner — Connects individuals affected by parental drinking to Nacoa for information, advice, and support.
- Narcotics Anonymous Partner — Refers people with drug problems to Narcotics Anonymous regardless of substance, background, or age, requiring only a desire to stop using.
- Phoenix Futures Partner — Partner organization providing residential treatment services for young people in the Recovery Pathways programme.
- Phoenix Futures Partner — Refers individuals with drug and alcohol problems to Phoenix Futures for community and residential treatment and recovery-friendly housing.
- Royal London Hospital Partner — Funds hospice-at-home music therapy sessions for long-term inpatients at Royal London Hospital.
- South Starz Academy Partner — Partner organization in Jamaica providing music education and skill development for disadvantaged children and young people.
- UK Smart Recovery Partner — Directs individuals seeking recovery from addictive behaviors to UK Smart Recovery for skill-based, self-empowering programs.
- Ultra Challenge Partner — Partner organization that co-hosts physical challenge events to raise funds for the Amy Winehouse Foundation.
- University of Bath Partner — Co-led independent evaluation of the Amy Winehouse Foundation Resilience Programme.
- University of Bath Partner — Collaborated with the Amy Winehouse Foundation on the independent evaluation of the Resilience Programme.
- University of Bath Partner — Conducted independent evaluation of the Resilience Programme alongside Harvard University.
- Whipps Cross Special Care Baby Unit Partner — Funds neonatal music therapy work at Whipps Cross Special Care Baby Unit.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Co-Production with Beneficiaries for Tailored Supportmethodology: co_productionBy working directly with young people and residents to co-produce support services, the foundation ensures relevance and effectiveness, because involving beneficiaries in identifying needs and shaping interventions increases ownership, engagement, and appropriateness of care.
- Holistic, Protective-Factor-Focused Resilience Buildingmethodology: protective_factors_frameworkBy addressing root causes of substance misuse through building emotional resilience and promoting protective factors like belonging and positive relationships, the foundation reduces youth vulnerability, because strengthening internal and social safeguards improves coping and decision-making under stress.
- Music-Based Youth Development and Resiliencemethodology: music_therapy_based_youth_developmentBy using music therapy and music education as core tools, the foundation supports developmental needs, builds self-esteem, and reduces vulnerability to substance misuse among vulnerable youth, because creative engagement fosters emotional resilience, communication, and positive identity formation.
- Peer-Lived Experience as Preventive Educationmethodology: lived_experience_educationBy sharing lived experiences of substance misuse and recovery through peer-led storytelling and education, the foundation increases engagement and promotes informed decision-making among youth, because real-life narratives create contextual understanding and emotional resonance that traditional methods lack.
- Peer-Supported, Individualized Recovery Pathwaysmethodology: peer_supported_recoveryBy combining personalized recovery planning with peer-supported residential models and self-paced engagement, the foundation improves recovery outcomes, because social inclusion, tailored goals, and lived-experience mentorship jointly support reintegration and sustained wellbeing.