Harry Winston Brilliant Futures®

Vintage image of women wearing Harry Winston necklaces at the Harry Winston Court of Jewels

Showing the same care and commitment to our communities, as we do to our clients, has been a hallmark of the House of Harry Winston since its foundation in 1932. A dedicated philanthropist, Mr. Winston cultivated a tradition of giving dedicated to inspiring hope and improving lives.

In 1949, Mr. Winston organized the “Court of Jewels,” a magnificent traveling collection of his most impressive and historic gems. At the heart of the exhibit was the rare 45.52-carat Hope Diamond, the world’s largest deep blue diamond. For five years, the “Court of Jewels” toured major cities across the U.S. to raise money for local charitable causes. In 1958, Mr. Winston donated the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. as a gift to the world.

As stewards of our founder’s legacy, the company launched the Harry Winston Brilliant Futures® Charitable Program in November 2010, which proudly supports leading organizations in our Salon communities whose mission is to enable brilliant futures.

Within this program, the company and the Harry Winston Hope Foundation® are proud to support organizations that strive to give young people a quality education and the support needed for a healthy and hopeful future, and that enable all individuals to have access to enriching experiences within arts and culture.

"Since 1932, philanthropy and the spirit of giving has remained a core value at Harry Winston. Mr. Winston believed in leveraging the glamour of Hollywood and the allure of precious stones to reach a broader audience for charitable causes. We honor this legacy as we continue to build the global impact of the Harry Winston Brilliant Futures® Charitable Program, in support of outstanding programs that are inspiring hope and changing people’s lives. Through our work with charities worldwide, it is our hope that all people will have the opportunity for a more brilliant and healthy future."

Nayla Hayek, CEO of Harry Winston, Inc.

Chance for Children

Japan

Harry Winston’s support of Chance for Children in Japan provides children in need with access to vital educational programs. Children have participated in after school programs and tutoring, with many learning English for the first time. Hosted by Harry Winston, the children have also had the opportunity to travel from the area devastated by the Northeastern earthquake to Tokyo for an enriching experience.

A young child in a red and white striped t-shirt sits at a desk and writes in a notebook

Harlem Academy

New York, NY

The Harry Winston Hope Foundation® supports the Harlem Academy, an independent school that drives opportunity for promising, low-income students who might otherwise be left behind. Harry Winston’s support of the middle school science program, challenges students with a rigorous curriculum and positions them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to excel in the sciences. An impressive 100% of Harlem Academy graduates go on to top secondary schools.

Two young kids working on a school project

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

San Francisco, CA

Harry Winston supports the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) for its long-standing commitment to excellence in education. SFCM is the oldest conservatory in the American West and has earned an international reputation for producing musicians of the highest caliber. Its faculty includes members of the San Francisco Symphony as well as Grammy Award-winning artists. The Conservatory’s community outreach programs serve over 6,000 school children within the San Francisco Unified School District and members of the wider community at hospitals, homeless shelters, nursing homes, and more. Its Pre-College Division provides high standards of musical training to more than 250 younger students.

A symphony performs while a violin soloist plays in the center wearing a red dress

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Los Angeles, CA

Harry Winston supports the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts whose mission is to create, present and celebrate unique performing arts events and educational programs within the disciplines of theatre, dance and music that reflect the cultural diversity of the community. Since opening in 2013, The Wallis has presented more than 250 events and family programs. The Wallis believes that everyone deserves to learn and grow from the arts. GRoW at @ The Wallis, the Center’s renowned arts learning program, features performances and workshops for thousands of students annually, including those from underserved communities, and a special theater program for young people with autism to experience the joy of the arts.

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Harry Winston Hope Foundation®

Inspiring Hope & Changing Lives

The Harry Winston Hope Foundation® was established in 2010 in honor of Harry Winston’s long standing commitment to charitable giving. Founded on the belief that education and wellbeing are the keys to creating opportunities for individuals in need to achieve their dreams, the Harry Winston Hope Foundation® supports programs that:

・Remove barriers for disadvantaged youth to obtain a quality education and the skills necessary to be successful in life
・Enable healthy futures for underserved populations

The Harry Winston Hope Foundation® provides funding to organizations in key regions where the company has a presence.