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What Does The Trust Do?

The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust (HMDT) is a national charity formed in 2005. Its 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.

HMDT is responsible for the annual, national commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day. In addition it aids, promotes and supports HMD events and projects in local communities, schools and educational institutions.

HMDT raises awareness, informs and educates about the Holocaust and its contemporary relevance – especially to issues of racism; prejudice and discrimination. It prompts action in the UK in favour of diversity; equality and harmony between communities.

HMDT provides free resources centred around a theme for HMD, which can be used in schools and community events. The HMDT website contains a wealth of resources including images, poetry, survivor testimony and artwork which provide further information for those wishing to find out more.

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.

The Holocaust Memorial Day Trust is made up of individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and who are committed to delivering and developing the aims of Holocaust Memorial Day across the UK. The Trustees are:

Chair: Dr Stephen Smith MBE
Vice Chair: Henry Grunwald QC
Treasurer: Ben Helfgott MBE
Company Secretary: Michael Mitzman
Trustees:

Agnes Grunwald-Spier JP
Andrew Pakes
Rabbi Barry Marcus
Professor David Cesarani OBE
Jack Gilbert
Jane Clements
Judith Hassan OBE
Karen Pollock
Louise Ellman MP
Paula Cowan
Shahid Malik MP

The work of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust is funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
For more information on the work of the Trust, please contact the HMDT office via email enquiries@hmd.org.uk or telephone 0845 838 1883.

Annual Report
The Annual Report for 2006-2007 from the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust is available to download here.