Matthew has worked in fundraising for over 20 years, starting his career in the legacy department at the British Heart Foundation, working for Crispin Ellison. He worked for the Stroke Association and Action for Children, before spending five years as Director of Fundraising at St Paul’s Cathedral. He has been CEO of the Institute of Legacy Management since the summer of 2018. He lives in Birmingham with his wife and two cats, Mabel and Bert.