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.
We envision a world where women, children, and families can create resilient, abuse-free futures, living safely, with dignity, self-determination, and hope.
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
Thank you to our Wealden Waitrose partners
HSES welcomes a Boardroom Apprentice
Natwest supports domestic abuse survivors in partnership with SafeLives
Thank you to our Wealden Waitrose partners
HSES welcomes a Boardroom Apprentice
It's National Work Life Week! We're proud to have an all-women staff and volunteer team here, many of whom have caring responsibilities.
We prioritise flexible working and our team tell us that home working is essential for achieving a healthy work life balance. We're ...always listening and adapting.
How have you got involved this week? You can find out more here >
https://workingfamilies.org.uk/nationalworklifeweek/tell-us-how-you-got-involved-in-national-work-life-week/
#LotusFamilies #nationalworklifeweek #flexibleworking #womenatwork #worklifebalance #remotework #supportandbalance
We’d love to know what you did to mark National Work Life Week and to share details on our website.
workingfamilies.org.uk
One of the most rewarding things about being part of the #LotusFamilies team is hearing the feedback from our groups. Are you thinking of getting in touch? This person did and we changed her direction.
One of the most rewarding things about being part of the #LotusFamilies team is hearing the feedback from our groups. Are you thinking of getting in touch? This person did and we changed her direction.
Want to know more about us? 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. ...#LotusFamilies
Want to know more about us? 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. ...#LotusFamilies
We’re proud to support Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne in promoting the annual Safer in Sussex Survey.
This important survey gives residents across Sussex the chance to share their experiences, concerns, and ideas around policing and community safety.
Your ...feedback will help:
✔️ Shape future priorities
✔️ Guide where resources are most needed
✔️ Strengthen collaboration across our communities
The survey is open until 30th October 2025 at 11pm
👉 Have your say here: https://forms.office.com/e/iXZt8BCssv
Please share widely across your networks so more residents can take part.
We’re proud to support Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne in promoting the annual Safer in Sussex Survey.
This important survey gives residents across Sussex the chance to share their experiences, concerns, and ideas around policing and community safety.
Your ...feedback will help:
✔️ Shape future priorities
✔️ Guide where resources are most needed
✔️ Strengthen collaboration across our communities
The survey is open until 30th October 2025 at 11pm
👉 Have your say here: https://forms.office.com/e/iXZt8BCssv
Please share widely across your networks so more residents can take part.
The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.
The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s... a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency.
The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.
The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s... a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency.