Welcome to Lotus

Lotus is a small, women-centred, East Sussex based charity, dedicated to the prevention and recovery of abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG) through specialist one-to-one and group support. For nearly 30 years our primary service users have been women with children. Our services are designed and led by individuals who share the same lived experience as our service users.

Our mission is to break the cycle of abuse, fostering a society free from violence, by providing prevention, recovery, education, advocacy, support services, and resources for women, children and family members of all ages.

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'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.

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.

Thank you! Primark Eastbourne have donated £91 to #LotusFamilies. We so appreciate your support. Do you know an organisation who could support us? Please share this with them. www.lotus-families.org.uk/support-us/
https://www.facebook.com/p/Primark-100090054037044/

Thank you! Primark Eastbourne have donated £91 to #LotusFamilies. We so appreciate your support. Do you know an organisation who could support us? Please share this with them. www.lotus-families.org.uk/support-us/
https://www.facebook.com/p/Primark-100090054037044/

Did you know that our services are designed and led by individuals who share the same lived experience as our clients? We are all deeply dedicated to the prevention and recovery of abuse and violence against women and girls. #LotusFamilies

Did you know that our services are designed and led by individuals who share the same lived experience as our clients? We are all deeply dedicated to the prevention and recovery of abuse and violence against women and girls. #LotusFamilies

Women's Aid are close to reaching a goal. But they need our help. Can you sign this open letter calling on the Prime Minister to invest in specialist domestic abuse services? Sign your name here > https://bit.ly/4jQ3UYw
https://www.instagram.com/womens_aid/?hl=en

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