Professional networks

In the MAT sector, finance professionals are often the only ones in their role across a trust. That isolation can make decision-making harder,
limit opportunities for growth, and slow down innovation. That’s why strong professional networks aren’t a luxury — they’re essential.



Professionals connecting

The MAT sector is evolving fast. Financial decisions are becoming more complex, more strategic, and more visible. Yet many CFOs, COOs, and finance leaders are working in silos — managing significant responsibility without a space to test ideas, ask questions, or sense-check their thinking.

A strong professional network changes that. It creates a space for open conversation. It connects leaders who understand the challenges unique to trust finance. And it helps individuals grow not just in skill, but in confidence and credibility.

Professional networks also open the door to shared learning. What one trust has solved, another might be struggling with. By connecting people, we accelerate progress across the sector.


How MATFMA helps



Finance professionals bringing pieces of the puzzle.

Through in-person events, online communities, and regional meetups, we create spaces where MAT finance professionals can:

Build trusted peer relationships

Learn from others with similar challenges

Share tools, resources, and insight

Feel supported in both day-to-day and strategic decisions

Our events are informal, honest, and rooted in the realities of trust leadership. Whether it’s a workshop, a coffee meetup, or an online discussion, the goal is always the same: helping you feel less alone in your work and more connected to the wider sector.


A network that works for you



Professional in schools

Whether you’re new to trust finance or a seasoned leader, there’s value in hearing how others approach the same problems — and in offering your insight back.

Join MATFMA and become part of a professional network that understands your world, supports your growth, and helps shape the future of MAT leadership from within.

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