Bringing history to life through personal family stories
Learning from Life Stories
NHEG’s accredited speakers deliver unique, high-quality audio and visual presentations to audiences of all ages in all settings across the North of the UK, promoting tolerance through the power of personal testimony. Learning from the life stories, experiences and testimony of victims of the Holocaust and Nazi persecution, to counter antisemitism and all forms of discrimination, to challenge Holocaust denial, and to promote democratic freedom and human rights.
Learning from the life stories, experiences and testimony of victims of the Holocaust and
Nazi persecution, to counter antisemitism and all forms of discrimination, to challenge Holocaust denial, and to promote democratic freedom and human rights.
About NHEG
Our Purpose
Northern Holocaust Education Group (NHEG) was founded in recognition that the first generation of Holocaust survivors will not be able to tell their stories in person forever.
As descendants of victims of the Holocaust and Nazi persecution, our volunteer, accredited speakers carry those stories forward – sharing lived experiences with audiences in primary and secondary schools, colleges, businesses, places of worship, civic authorities and prisons among others.
NHEG makes no charge for its speakers’ services. Our talks are designed to inspire audiences to stand up against hatred, discrimination and persecution of any kind.
As a small charity, donations are always welcome.
Simple Process
How to Book a Speaker
01
Submit a Request
Complete our short Booking Request form with your date, audience, and any preferences.
02
We Match You
Our team identifies the most suitable accredited speaker for your event and context.
03
Confirm Details
We confirm arrangements with you and the speaker — date, format (In person or Zoom), and logistics.
04
Host the Presentation
Your speaker delivers a powerful, memorable session that will stay with your audience long after they leave.
“The booking process is extremely efficient and effective.” — Kate, Head of Humanities, Trafford
Voices We Carry Forward
Our speakers represent a wide variety of Holocaust experiences across Europe, covering stories of Kindertransport, forced labour, ghettos, concentration and death camps and of becoming refugees.
Our speakers are available all year round.
Chaim Ferster BEM
Stuart Ferster shares the story of his father, Chaim Ferster. Chaim was born 1922 into a large, orthodox Jewish family and raised in the Polish town of Sosnowiec.
Artur Bieberstein & Jadwiga Reiner
Maria Chamberlain shares the story of her father Artur and mother, Jadwiga who were born in Kraków, Poland in 1914, and 1915.
Bobby Neumann
Sam Neumann shares the story of his mother, Bobby. Bobby was born in 1929 in a small mountain town called Svalyava in Hungary.
Board of Trustees
The People Behind NHEG
NHEG is run entirely by volunteers who share a deep commitment to Holocaust education and the preservation of living memory
Chair of Trustees
Oversees NHEG’s strategic direction and governance, ensuring our work remains focused on educational impact and long-term sustainability.
Founder member
Manages all speaker requests, matches hosts with the most appropriate speakers, and oversees our accreditation and quality standards programme.
Founder member
Handles day-to-day administration, host communications, and co-ordinates feedback and evaluation to continuously improve our service.
What to Expect
Who We Are
Northern Holocaust Education Group was established to preserve and share the personal stories of Holocaust survivors and victims of Nazi persecution. As fewer survivors are able to share their testimony first-hand, our accredited speakers – descendants of survivors or victims of Nazi persecution – continue this vital work by presenting their families’ histories to new generations.
Through powerful life stories, we encourage audiences to recognise the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and discrimination.
Ready to Book a Speaker?
Learning from the life stories, experiences and testimony of victims of the
Holocaust and Nazi persecution, to counter antisemitism and all forms of discrimination, to challenge Holocaust denial, and to promote democratic freedom and human rights.
Support Our Work
Help Us Keep These Stories Alive
NHEG is entirely volunteer-led and relies on the generosity of individuals and organisations who share our commitment to Holocaust education. Donations help us train new speakers, develop resources, pay our Holocaust historian, IT technician and
presentation trainer and reach more audiences.
