Meet our Board of Trustees

At Catalyst Foundation, we are governed by our Board of Trustees who bring knowledge from either their Zimbabwean/Zambian lived experiences, the Corporate world, or Safeguarding, and Cultural backgrounds.

Our Board meets regularly and sets our strategic direction, as well as our overall governance.

Meet our Board of Trustees, and find out what motivates them to volunteer for us.

Trevor Mapondera

(Chairman)
CEO of Catalyst Care Group

Tamsen Garrie

Director of People & Culture
Catalyst Care Group

Ashleigh Fox

Transforming Care Director
Catalyst Care Group

Mandhla Dhlodhlo

General Manger
Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO)

Bertha Kabengele

Programme Manager
'Save the Children International' - Zambia Country Office

Clever Nyamugodobi

Catalyst Boran Farm
Zimbabwe

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.