Birth of Catalyst Foundation

Meet our Founders:

Mayda Mapondera

(CEO & Co-Founder of Catalyst Foundation)

Trevor Mapondera

(CEO of Catalyst Care Group & Co-Founder of Catalyst Foundation)

Giving and serving others is in our DNA. Catalyst Foundation was born out of compassion and generosity of our founders and employees at Catalyst Care Group (website – https://catalystgrp.co.uk).

Each year, these incredible people give their time, resources, and money to be the catalyst to improve the lives of others. Since 2010, serving others has been a part of who we are since the inception of our first company, Nurseline Healthcare. Over time, Nurseline Healthcare has become Catalyst Care Group. 

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: to transform individuals within our care and communities, from vulnerable to empowered, through our Programmes – S.H.E and X-Out, so that they can become the best versions of themselves.

S.H.E (Secure, Hope, Empowered) Programme for the thriving girl-child:

Our S.H.E Programme focuses on empowering vulnerable young girls in Africa, who face barriers that prevent them from attaining an education.

We bring continuity into their lives through our tailored, holistic support, by providing them access to education and other basic needs, that every child requires to navigate their early years with hope. We support our beneficiaries by being consistently involved in their lives at home, school and in their communities.

X-Out Programme for The People in Our Care

As we went about our day, it became clear that some people in our home care whom are being supported by Catalyst Care Group, and who live with complex mental health challenges, and learning difficulties, often struggle to adapt to life in the community. Through our X-Out Programme, we regularly provide small grants to support outdoor activities for the people in our care. 

Catalyst Foundation continues to focus on growing and expanding its mission.

Through your support, the future of the Catalyst Foundation will continue being impactful, and we look forward to working with you to empower vulnerable individuals who need our support.

S.H.E Programme - Zambia
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S.H.E Programme - Zimbabwe
X - Out Programme
X-OUT Programme - United Kindom

You are minutes away from transforming a girl’s life!

Imagine a girl, uncertain of her next meal, with a future clouded by hunger and a lack of education. Your generosity can change that.

By supporting Catalyst Foundation, you will provide more than just food hampers and clothing. You will empower a girl to dream beyond survival.  School textbooks and unwavering encouragement will light her path to a brighter tomorrow.

Visit our Impact Stories to witness firsthand how our impact has changed the lives of our beneficiaries to date, thanks to passionate donors like YOU!

With heartfelt gratitude from all of us at Catalyst Foundation, THANK YOU!

Become a Monthly Donor and be the reason why a girl is safely in school.

  • For £11 a month, you can equip a girl with the essential stationery supplies she needs to thrive in her studies for a year.
  • For £15 a month, you can provide a girl with brand new school uniforms and shoes for an entire year, giving her the confidence she deserves.
  • For £20 a month, you can provide a girl with a monthly food hamper for a year, ensuring she receives the adequate nutrition she needs to thrive.
  • For £32 a month, you can keep a girl in school for a year by covering her tuition fees.
  • For £47 a month, you can provide two girls with bicycles, transforming their daily commute to school into a safer and quicker journey.


Empower your giving by choosing a custom donation amount. This flexibility enables you to tailor your support, blending various contributions listed above to create a unique impact. By donating in this way, you will allow Catalyst Foundation to address the specific needs of its beneficiaries with precision, responding to their preferences and urgent requirements.