About Us
The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) is a national charity formed in 2005. Our vision is that the Holocaust and subsequent genocides are known; that victims are commemorated and lessons learnt are translated into contemporary action in the UK.
We are responsible for the annual, national commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day. We produce free advice and resources for the hundreds of event organisers in the UK who hold events on or around 27 January each year.
Through HMD we raise awareness, inform and educate about the Holocaust and its contemporary relevance – especially to issues of racism; prejudice and discrimination. We prompt action in the UK in favour of diversity; equality and harmony between communities.
Our website contains a wealth of resources including poetry, survivor testimony, a free Campaign Pack and artwork which provides further information for those wishing to find out more. In addition, we provide free resources for UK teachers on our education website
The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust was officially registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 2005 (Registered Charity Number: 1109348). HM The Queen agreed to be the Patron of the Trust in June 2006.
HMDT Trustees
Our work is overseen by a board of Trustees who are individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and who are committed to delivering HMD in the UK. Our Trustees are:
Chair: Cathy Ashley
Vice Chair: Henry Grunwald OBE QC
Trustees
Agnes Grunwald-Spier JP
Councillor Andrew Pakes
Rabbi Barry Marcus
Ben Helfgott MBE
Professor David Cesarani OBE
Jack Gilbert
Dr Jane Clements
Judith Hassan OBE
Karen Pollock
Louise Ellman MP
Paula Cowan
Shahid Malik MP
The work of HMDT is carried out by a full time staff team. You can contact us on email , by phone on 0845 838 1883 or via Twitter
Our work is funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
For more information about our work, please contact the HMDT team, we’re always happy to hear from you.
