After enduring five and a half years of Nazi persecution, Helfgott was brought to the UK in 1945 as one of the Boys. A British Weightlifting champion, he represented Britain in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games. A founding member of the ’45 Aid Society, he served as its Chairman from its inception in 1963 until 2016, when he became its President. Awarded an MBE in 2000, in 2018 he was honoured with a knighthood for his contribution to Holocaust remembrance and education.
Sir Ben died in 2023.
Cohen has been Chairman of the ’45 Aid Society since 2015. Her late father, Moishe Malenicky, was one of the Boys. She now leads the Society with other members of the second and third generation, and continues the work of telling the survivors’ stories at schools, universities and commercial organisations through an extensive education programme. Cohen is married with two sons and two grandsons. One of her sons is TV Judge Rob Rinder, with whom she took part in the BBC documentary My Family, the Holocaust and Me.
Burton leads on communications, digital content, research and archive activities, as well as event planning. Burton is a proud Yorkshireman. He is married to Julia, daughter of one of the Boys David Herman, and they have three daughters. Burton works in the technology sector driving business growth.
Helfgott, the son of Sir Ben Helfgott, is the founder of Amery Capital, an active investor, experienced board chair and independent director in technology and consumer businesses. He chairs the British Jewish community’s humanitarian agency World Jewish Relief, which, as the Central British Fund, brought the Boys to the UK between 1945-1948.
Greenberg is the son of Victor Greenberg and has been the Treasurer of the ’45 Aid Society since 2011. He qualified as a chartered accountant before embarking on a career in private equity. In addition, Greenberg became a mediator specialising in resolving business disputes. On weekends he can be found tooting his saxophone in covers bands or brandishing cards as a referee in amateur football matches.
Bermange is the daughter of Bob Obuchowski, one of the Boys. Her mother was a hidden child in France during World War II. Bermange made a promise to her father that she would continue to tell his life story. Her Education team have set up a programme to help second and third generation members put together presentations, guide them in public speaking and organising talks to continue the legacy of their parents and grandparents. She is married to David, has two children and six grandchildren and lives in London.
Burton is the daughter of David Herman, one of the Boys. She has been Welfare Officer since 2012. As an art teacher and artist, she was the curator of the Memory Quilts in 2015 and the photography exhibition at the 80th Annual Reunion in 2025. An experienced Holocaust educator, Burton has presented her father’s story to schools, universities and other institutions. She is also a member of the ’45 Aid Education Team. She is married to Philip Burton and has three daughters.
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