Charitable Structure
The Dresden Trust is a charitable trust established under English law and run solely by volunteers. Its managerial body - the Board of Trustees - has always represented many different fields of expertise and experience, such as politics and diplomacy, the church and academic life, business and administration. The Trust's office is now located in the British-German Association's headquarters in London.
Current and Previous Trustees
Present Trustees
Chairman
Dr Alan Russell OBE
1995 -
Senior Official (Retd), Commission of EC.
Alan Russell has been chairman of the Dresden Trust since its foundation nearly 20 years ago. Passionately believing that reconciliation depends on mutual understanding of history and culture, he has masterminded all of the Trust’s major initiatives. Graduate of economics, history and historic conservation, he believes too that the Dresden Phoenix has much to teach us all.
Alan Russell has been chairman of the Dresden Trust since its foundation nearly 20 years ago. Passionately believing that reconciliation depends on mutual understanding of history and culture, he has masterminded all of the Trust’s major initiatives. Graduate of economics, history and historic conservation, he believes too that the Dresden Phoenix has much to teach us all.
Joint Vice-Chairman
David Woodhead
2005 -
National Director, Independent Schools Information Service, 1985-2004; Education Consultant. Founded Dresden Scholars' Scheme in 2001. Originally a journalist (Sunday Telegraph, 1968-75).
Joint Vice-Chairman
Anthony Sheridan
2007 -
European zoo specialist and analyst. Company director in electronics industry. A former chairman of Hertfordshire County Council Education Committee. Strong German connection and regular visitor to Germany.
Treasurer
Sandyha Anand
2008 -
Trustee
John Carruthers
2011 -
An Oxford PPE graduate, former teacher and senior education officer with Cheshire County Council, he has visited Dresden 16 times in the last 15 years. He sees the Dresden Frauenkirche as "a symbol of hope for all human beings."
Trustee
Thomas Dillenseger
2007 -
Trustee
Eveline Eaton
2011 -
A well-known art historian (graduate of the Courtauld Institute) who lectures in the UK and European continent. One of her most popular talks is 'A Celebration of Dresden - Art & Architecture'. Born in Berlin but has lived in and near London since 1973.
Trustee
Ute Wegener
2005 -
Correspondent in Munich/Dresden
Past Trustees
Trustee
John Beal
Chairman, Historical Collections Group Plc
Trustee
Sir Nigel Broomfield
KCMG, Ambassador to the GDR 1989-90 and to FRG 1993-97
Vice Chairman
Timothy Everard
CMG, Ambassador to the GDR 1984-88
Trustee
Martin Hayward
Trustee
Canon Peter Johnson
DSO,OBE,DFC,AFC, Bomber Command, (Group Captain) Retd.
Civil Air Attachè, British Embassy, Bonn 1950-56
Civil Air Attachè, British Embassy, Bonn 1950-56
Vice Chairman
Peter Nardini OBE
Architect and Senior Lecturer, South Bank University, London
Trustee
Canon Paul Oestreicher
Director of International Ministry, Coventry Cathedral
Trustee
Tonie Smith
JP, Member of Meissen Commission