In Good Company with Matt Downie and Lindsey MacDonald
THURSDAY 17th JULY 5pm – 6pm
Continuing our series of leadership conversations, Martyn Drake will be in the very good company of Matt Downie and Lindsey MacDonald, from 5pm to 6pm on Thursday 17th July 2025, talking about end-games: how charities can deliberately work towards a world in which they are no longer required.
Martyn Drake
Martyn Drake is one of the sector’s leading thinkers, author of The Commercial Charity, and a regular contributor to Third Sector press. He consults with, coaches, and advises the CEOs and senior teams of many of the UK’s most successful charities.
Lindsey MacDonald
Lindsey MacDonald is the CEO of Magic Breakfast, the charity that has led on developing and demonstrating the educational impact of free school breakfasts. Prior to Magic Breakfast, Lindsey was CEO of Street League and co-founder of the Homeless Football Association.
Matt Downie
Matt Downie is CEO of homelessness charity Crisis, having previously served as its Director of Policy and External Affairs. He is also the UK's representative on the administrative council of FEANTSA and interim chair of the London Youth Theatre.