Welcome to Lotus

Lotus Families is a small, women-centred charity based in East Sussex, dedicated to the prevention of abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG), and to supporting long-term recovery. For nearly 30 years, we have specialised in services for women with children. Our work is grounded in trauma-informed principles and delivered by a team that includes those with lived experience of domestic abuse.

We provide holistic, specialist support, including one-to-one and group-based recovery services. Our approach prioritises early intervention, prevention, and empowering survivors to rebuild their lives.

Our mission is to break cycles of abuse and foster a society free from violence. We achieve this by offering trauma-informed prevention, recovery, advocacy, and education for women, children, and families.

Our Services

We run various group and one-to-one services, online and in person. We're here to help you find the best way forward for you. Our services are designed with your well-being in mind.

We can also connect you with other services. Our team includes friendly dedicated specialists and trained peer supporters who are here to support you every step of the way.

Latest News

Natwest supports domestic abuse survivors in partnership with SafeLives

In 2021, a partnership between SafeLives and Natwest was set up to provide financial support to victims of abuse, and to help survivors move forward and promote recovery and resilience. Since then, we have gratefully received two grants from this partnership, which has enabled us to provide valuable extra financial support to our clients.

Thank you to our Wealden Waitrose partners

We would like to say a huge 'thank you' to Hailsham and Crowborough Waitrose stores for their generous donations to HSES Being Family Programme.

HSES welcomes a Boardroom Apprentice

An employee from the Pensions Regulator joins the HSES' Board of trustees as a Boardroom Apprentice. She brings with her a confidence in reading and explaining charity accounts and other financial information but does not have trustee or governance experience. 

Natwest supports domestic abuse survivors in partnership with SafeLives

In 2021, a partnership between SafeLives and Natwest was set up to provide financial support to victims of abuse, and to help survivors move forward and promote recovery and resilience. Since then, we have gratefully received two grants from this partnership, which has enabled us to provide valuable extra financial support to our clients.

Thank you to our Wealden Waitrose partners

We would like to say a huge 'thank you' to Hailsham and Crowborough Waitrose stores for their generous donations to HSES Being Family Programme.

HSES welcomes a Boardroom Apprentice

An employee from the Pensions Regulator joins the HSES' Board of trustees as a Boardroom Apprentice. She brings with her a confidence in reading and explaining charity accounts and other financial information but does not have trustee or governance experience. 

Social Media

We've signed an open letter asking ministers to prioritise the mental health of women and children survivors of domestic abuse. #GiveWomenHope #LotusFamilies

We've signed an open letter asking ministers to prioritise the mental health of women and children survivors of domestic abuse. #GiveWomenHope Find out more here: https://womanstrust.org.uk/give-survivors-hope-open-letter-to-ministers/ #LotusFamilies

We're supporting the Woman's Trust and have signed an open letter to ministers. We're asking them to prioritise the mental health of women and children survivors of domestic abuse. #GiveWomenHope #LotusFamilies

We're supporting the Woman's Trust and have signed an open letter to ministers. We're asking them to prioritise the mental health of women and children survivors of domestic abuse. #GiveWomenHope #LotusFamilies https://womanstrust.org.uk/

We're joining colleagues across the sector to ask ministers to fund specialist long-term mental healthcare for domestic abuse survivors #LotusFamilies #givesurvivorshope

We're joining colleagues across the sector to ask ministers to fund specialist long-term mental healthcare for domestic abuse survivors #LotusFamilies #givesurvivorshope

One of the most rewarding things about being part of the #LotusFamilies team is hearing the feedback from our groups. We asked our clients what was the best part of the recovery group they attended, and this is what they said.

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