Anglo-Israel Association - Revision history

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 Mrs [[J. Atkin]] | The [[Paul Bew|Lord Bew]] (Chairman from 16 February 2011) | Mr R. Bolchover (Co-Deputy Chairman) | Dr M. Brearley | Mr A. Diamond | Miss B. Dingle (joined 25 January 2011) | Mr A. Epton FCA (Hon Treasurer from 4 April 2011) | Professor D. Hochhauser (Co-Deputy Chairman) | Mr A. Reeve joined 25 January 2011 | Mr W. Shawcross joined 5 July 2011 | Dr A. Sher (joined 25 January 2011) | Mrs E. Tarling | Mr T. Vince | Mr G.A. Yablon (retired 5 July 2011).<ref name="Accounts2011">[http://www.angloisraelassociation.com/accounts%202011.pdf Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011], Anglo-Israel Association, accessed 10 March 2014.</ref>
-*[[Paul Anthony Elliott Bew]], Baron Bew (born 22 Jan. 1950) is a Northern Irish historian. He has worked at Queen's University Belfast since 1979, and is currently Professor of Irish Politics, a position he has held since 1991.<ref>Richards Huw, ‘Paul Bew: Belfast's history man’,  The Guardian</ref> He was an unofficial adviser to the former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble and they are both signatories of the Cambridge neoconservative think tank the Henry Jackson Society's Statement of Principles.<ref>Signatories to the Statement of Principles, http://henryjacksonsociety.org/about-the-society/signatories-to-the-statement-of-principles/ accessed 19 February 2014</ref> Bew was appointed to the House of Lords as a Life Peer in February 2007 and sits as a cross bencher.<ref>http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/lords/lord-bew/3832</ref> He has been chairman of AIA from February 2011. Bew has expressed praise for the Alliance for Middle East Peace, a group of over 70 leading non-governmental organizations working to foster reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. In a debate on the European Union’s role in the Middle East peace process in January 2014, Bew stated that:
+*[[Paul Anthony Elliott Bew]], Baron Bew (born 22 Jan. 1950) is a Northern Irish historian. He has worked at [[Queen's University Belfast]] since 1979, and is currently Professor of Irish Politics, a position he has held since 1991.<ref>Richards Huw, ‘Paul Bew: Belfast's history man’,  The Guardian</ref> He was an unofficial adviser to the former Ulster Unionist leader [[David Trimble]] and they are both signatories of the Cambridge neoconservative think tank the [[Henry Jackson Society]]'s Statement of Principles.<ref>Signatories to the Statement of Principles, http://henryjacksonsociety.org/about-the-society/signatories-to-the-statement-of-principles/ accessed 19 February 2014</ref> Bew was appointed to the House of Lords as a Life Peer in February 2007 and sits as a cross bencher.<ref>http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/lords/lord-bew/3832</ref> He has been chairman of AIA from February 2011. Bew has expressed praise for the [[Alliance for Middle East Peace]], a group of over 70 leading non-governmental organizations working to foster reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. In a debate on the European Union’s role in the Middle East peace process in January 2014, Bew stated that:
 ::the EU should focus on what it does well—state-building and creating an environment in which Israelis and Palestinians feel comfortable in engaging with each other in areas of mutual benefit, such as water and energy. The EU currently funds the Palestine Academy for Science and Technology, and could do even more to help the high-tech companies and thousands of technology graduates in the Palestinian territories.<ref>HL Deb, 14 January 2014, c191</ref>

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 It has made regular donations to AIA (£13,500 in 2009, £2,125.00 in 2011 and £2,000.00 in 2012).
-*[[Lewis Family Charitable Trust]] The Lewis Family Charitable Trust, constitute in 1969, is almost entirely funded from the Lewis Trust Group, an investment company that operates retail stores, real estate and hotels.<ref>LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
+*[[Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust]] The Lewis Family Charitable Trust, constituted in 1969, is almost entirely funded from the [[Lewis Trust Group]], an investment company that operates retail stores, real estate and hotels.<ref>LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2012, p1</ref>
-From 12 June 2008, the trust exists to implement the charitable intentions of the family of David Lewis. David Lewis (June 2 1924- August 12 2011) was also a key supporter of the Israel Centre for Social and Economic Progress, the country’s main free-market think tank, and of the Conservative Friends of Israel.<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/8702861/David-Lewis.html15 Aug 2011 accessed 17 February 2014</ref>
+From 12 June 2008, the trust exists to implement the charitable intentions of the family of [[David Lewis]]. David Lewis (June 2 1924- August 12 2011) was also a key supporter of the [[Israel Centre for Social and Economic Progress]], the country’s main free-market think tank, and of the [[Conservative Friends of Israel]].<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/8702861/David-Lewis.html15 Aug 2011 accessed 17 February 2014</ref>
-The Lewis Family Charitable Trust gave £10,000 to Policy Exchange in 2007/8, £20,000 in 2008/9 and £10,000 in 2009/10.<ref>Lewis Family Charitable Trust, Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements Year Ended 31 May 2010.</ref> It has also funded Palestinian Media Watch, the United Jewish Israel Appeal and the Zionist Federation. It donated $10,000 to AIA in 2008.<ref>Lewis Family Charitable Trust, Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements Year  Ended 31 May 2008</ref>
+The Lewis Family Charitable Trust gave £10,000 to Policy Exchange in 2007/8, £20,000 in 2008/9 and £10,000 in 2009/10.<ref>Lewis Family Charitable Trust, Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements Year Ended 31 May 2010.</ref> It has also funded [[Palestinian Media Watch]], the [[United Jewish Israel Appeal]] and the Zionist Federation. It donated $10,000 to AIA in 2008.<ref>Lewis Family Charitable Trust, Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements Year  Ended 31 May 2008</ref>
 *[[Stanley Kalms Foundation]] The main objectives of the Foundation are the ‘encouragement of orthodox Jewish education in the UK and in Israel and to be particularly involved in the granting of scholarships, fellowships and research grants. Other activities include support for the arts and medicine and other programmes both secular and religious.’<ref>THE STANLEY KALMS FOUNDATION TRUSTEES' REPORT AND ACCOUNTS For the Year Ended
 APRIL 2013</ref> The Foundation was created by Lord and Lady Kalms by a Trust Deed on 4 July 1989.<ref>Ibid.</ref> Harold [[Stanley Kalms]], Baron Kalms, Kt, (born 21 November 1931) is the life president and former chairman of DSG International plc (formerly Dixons Group). Lord Kalms was treasurer of the Conservative Party 2001-3 and the Director of the [[Centre for Policy Studies]] (CPS) think tank from 1991 to 2001.<ref>http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/lords/lord-kalms/3668 accessed 17 February 2014</ref>
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 The Foundation donated £5000 to AI in 20013.<ref>THE STANLEY KALMS FOUNDATION TRUSTEES' REPORT AND ACCOUNTS For the Year Ended
 APRIL 2013, p. 7</ref>
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 It is partially funded by foundations, including the [[Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust]] and the [[Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust,]] that are linked to Zionist and conservative think tanks.
 ==Activities==
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 ===Kenneth Lindsay Scholarship Trust===
 The Kenneth Lindsay Scholarship Trust awards grants to enable students from Israel to advance their education in any subject at universities and institutions of higher learning in the UK. The awards attempt to encourage close collaboration between individuals of both countries.  .
 ==Funding==

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	The AIA organises a wide range of activities ‘to promote education in particular and information in general about Israel.’<ref> http://www.angloisraelassociation.com/index.html accessed 17 February 2014 </ref> In the past, it has promoted talks by neo-conservative speaker [[Emanuele Ottolenghi]] and it has debated against the academic boycott of Israel. It has links with the [[Henry Jackson Society]] and the Israeli [[Institute for National Security Studies]] (INSS).		The AIA organises a wide range of activities ‘to promote education in particular and information in general about Israel.’<ref> http://www.angloisraelassociation.com/index.html accessed 17 February 2014 </ref> In the past, it has promoted talks by neo-conservative speaker [[Emanuele Ottolenghi]] and it has debated against the academic boycott of Israel. It has links with the [[Henry Jackson Society]] and the Israeli [[Institute for National Security Studies]] (INSS).

−	It is partially funded by foundations, including the [[Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust]] and the [[Lewis Family Trust,]] that are linked to Zionist and conservative think tanks.	+	It is partially funded by foundations, including the [[Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust]] and the [[Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust,]] that are linked to Zionist and conservative think tanks.

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 In 2006, his nephew William Deedes wrote an article in the Daily Telegraph stating that ‘Muslims can never conform to our ways’.<ref>William Deedes, ‘Muslims can never conform to our ways' Daily Telegraph, 20 October 2006</ref>
-===Directors==
+===Directors===
 Directors of the Corporate Trustee registed at Companies House as the [[Anglo Israel Association Corporate Trustee]] (Company number 09898380)<ref>https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09898380/officers</ref>
 *[[Deirdre Michelle Beth]], Role ACTIVE Director Date of birth May 1952 Appointed on 1 December 2019 Nationality British Country of residence United Kingdom Occupation Director

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 Chair:
-The [[Baroness Ramsay Of Cartvale]] | Mr [[Martin Green]] | Professor [[Daniel Hochhauser]]
+The [[Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale]] | Mr [[Martin Green]] | Professor [[Daniel Hochhauser]]
 <ref> Anglo-Israel Association [https://web.archive.org/web/20230616084202/https://www.angloisraelassociation.com/who-we-are Who we are]. Retrieved from the Internet Archive of 16 June 2023.</ref>
 ===Circa 2014===

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	In 2006, his nephew William Deedes wrote an article in the Daily Telegraph stating that ‘Muslims can never conform to our ways’.<ref>William Deedes, ‘Muslims can never conform to our ways' Daily Telegraph, 20 October 2006</ref>		In 2006, his nephew William Deedes wrote an article in the Daily Telegraph stating that ‘Muslims can never conform to our ways’.<ref>William Deedes, ‘Muslims can never conform to our ways' Daily Telegraph, 20 October 2006</ref>

		+	===Directors==
		+	Directors of the Corporate Trustee registed at Companies House as the [[Anglo Israel Association Corporate Trustee]] (Company number 09898380)<ref>https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/09898380/officers</ref>
		+	*[[Deirdre Michelle Beth]], Role ACTIVE Director Date of birth May 1952 Appointed on 1 December 2019 Nationality British Country of residence United Kingdom Occupation Director
		+	*[[Richard Louis Bolchover]] Role ACTIVE Director Date of birth August 1960 Appointed on 2 December 2015 Nationality British Country of residence England Occupation Asset Management
		+	*[[Daniel Hochhauser]] Role ACTIVE Director Date of birth July 1957 Appointed on 2 December 2015 Nationality British Country of residence England Occupation Physician
		+	*[[Daniel Benjamin Kessler]] Role ACTIVE Director Date of birth July 1971 Appointed on 22 May 2017 Nationality British Country of residence United Kingdom Occupation Director
		+	*[[Adrian Grantley Reeve]] Role ACTIVE Director Date of birth January 1957 Appointed on 22 May 2017 Nationality British Country of residence England Occupation Director
		+	*[[Howard Keith Lewis]] Role RESIGNED Director Date of birth November 1951 Appointed on 2 December 2015 Resigned on 1 December 2019 Nationality British Country of residence United Kingdom Occupation Chartered Accountant
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		+	===Circa 2023===
		+	====Hon President====
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		+	He The Ambassador Of Israel
		+	====Hon. Vice-Presidents====
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		+	Mr [[M Green]] \| Mrs [[L Hochhauser]], CBE \| Mr [[J Marshall]] \| [[Lady Sainsbury]]
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		+	Council Charity Trustee:
		+	The Sole Trustee Of The AIA Is The Corporate Trustee.
		+	Directors of the Corporate Trustee:
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		+	Mrs [[D Beth]] \| Mr [[R Bolchover]] \| Prof [[D Hochhauser]] \| Mr [[D Kessler]] \| Mr [[A Reeve]]
		+	====Executive Committee====
		+	The Current Membership Of The Executive Committee Has Expired And The Corporate Trustee Is Currently Reviewing And Updating The Governance Arrangements Of Aia, Including To Facilitate New Elections. This Section Will Be Updated Further In Due Course. In The Meantime, The Corporate Trustee Continues To Consult The Last-Elected Members Of The Executive Committee.
		+	Trustees Of The Educational Trusts
		+	Chair:
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		+	The [[Baroness Ramsay Of Cartvale]] \| Mr [[Martin Green]] \| Professor [[Daniel Hochhauser]]
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		+	<ref> Anglo-Israel Association [https://web.archive.org/web/20230616084202/https://www.angloisraelassociation.com/who-we-are Who we are]. Retrieved from the Internet Archive of 16 June 2023.</ref>
	===Circa 2014===		===Circa 2014===

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	===Resources===		===Resources===
		+	*Jenni Frazer [https://web.archive.org/web/20230616083414/https://www.thejc.com/news/community/washington-insider-leads-anglo-israel-association-relaunch-3ZckViqVmXF1rjzUuxpjcN Washington insider leads Anglo-Israel Association relaunch - Josh London wants to revive activities of long-established friendship organisation in time for Israel's 75th birthday] MARCH 29, 2023 11:13

	===Contact===		===Contact===

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	The AIA organises a wide range of activities ‘to promote education in particular and information in general about Israel.’<ref> http://www.angloisraelassociation.com/index.html accessed 17 February 2014 </ref> In the past, it has promoted talks by neo-conservative speaker [[Emanuele Ottolenghi]] and it has debated against the academic boycott of Israel. It has links with the [[Henry Jackson Society]] and the Israeli [[Institute for National Security Studies]] (INSS).		The AIA organises a wide range of activities ‘to promote education in particular and information in general about Israel.’<ref> http://www.angloisraelassociation.com/index.html accessed 17 February 2014 </ref> In the past, it has promoted talks by neo-conservative speaker [[Emanuele Ottolenghi]] and it has debated against the academic boycott of Israel. It has links with the [[Henry Jackson Society]] and the Israeli [[Institute for National Security Studies]] (INSS).

−	It is partially funded by foundations, including the [[Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust]] and the [[Lewis Family Trust,]] that are linked to Zionist and conservative ~~thinks~~ tanks.	+	It is partially funded by foundations, including the [[Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust]] and the [[Lewis Family Trust,]] that are linked to Zionist and conservative think tanks.