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Elizabeth Mayne
Honouring a Legacy of Compassion and Community Support
Introduction
The Elizabeth Mayne Foundation was created to honor the memory of Elizabeth Mayne, a devoted mother whose life was marked by generosity, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to her family and community. Through this Foundation, we aim to carry forward her spirit of giving and service. Outlined below is the Foundation’s mission, core values, and ongoing needs.
VISION
To build a community where every individual, regardless of their socio-economic background, has access to the support and resources necessary to thrive.
MISSION
To honour Elizabeth Mayne’s memory by providing meaningful assistance to families and individuals in need, fostering hope, dignity, and resilience within our community.
Inspired by Elizabeth Mayne’s family, the Foundation has grown from a small local initiative into an organisation that is making a tangible difference. We deliver a range of support services and programmes designed to meet the evolving needs of our community. The ongoing impact of our work depends on the generosity of donors and partners who share our commitment to this vision
VISION
To build a community where every individual, regardless of their socio-economic background, has access to the support and resources necessary to thrive.
MISSION
To honour Elizabeth Mayne’s memory by providing meaningful assistance to families and individuals in need, fostering hope, dignity, and resilience within our community.
Inspired by Elizabeth Mayne’s family, the Foundation has grown from a small local initiative into an organisation that is making a tangible difference. We deliver a range of support services and programmes designed to meet the evolving needs of our community. The ongoing impact of our work depends on the generosity of donors and partners who share our commitment to this vision
Leadership & Governance
The Foundation is guided and managed by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, alongside family members and trusted advisors. Eugene Mayne’s initiative and significant early contributions have played a crucial role in shaping our direction. The ongoing involvement of our leadership ensures that the Foundation remains true to Elizabeth Mayne’s values.
Foundation Leadership
Mr. Eugene Mayne
Founder
M/s Valerie D'Costa
Managing Trustee
Mr. Tushar John Fernandes Prabhu
Secretary
Mrs. Donna Fernandes
Trustee
Call To Action
Sustaining and expanding our impact requires continued external funding and the support of the community. We invite individuals, businesses, and organizations to partner with us in making a lasting difference. Your participation—whether through donations, partnership, or volunteering is vital to the success of our mission.
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About The Founder
Eugene Mayne
Eugene Mayne established the Elizabeth Mayne Foundation in loving memory of his mother, Elizabeth Mayne. Guided by a deeply held belief that saving lives is a shared responsibility of all humanity, Eugene is committed to supporting vulnerable individuals—especially children— regardless of race, color, religion, or cultural background.
The foundation responds to critical global challenges such as poverty, famine, natural disasters and social and economic hardship. Under Eugene’s leadership, it provides essential humanitarian aid, including food, clean water, shelter, healthcare, and access to education. The organization is built on a foundation of transparency, accountability, and impact, earning a reputation as one of the most respected not-for-profit organisations in its field.
Professional Background
Beyond his philanthropic work, Eugene Mayne is also the Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Tristar Group, based in the UAE. Since founding the company in 1998 with just three trucks, he has grown Tristar into the largest privately-owned liquid logistics provider in the Middle East, now operating as a global integrated energy logistics company. The company upholds the values of Environment, Sustainability and Governance with great passion across the globe while nurturing the schools and children in operational areas.
His leadership has earned him numerous accolades, including being named among the Top 25 Most Influential Logistics Executives in the Middle East for seven consecutive years, and one of the Top 100 Indian Leaders in the Arab World for six years running.