Welcome to Lotus

We are a women-centred, independent local charity, specialising in the prevention and recovery of abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG) through 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.

Our goal is to prevent abuse and help victim-survivors as they navigate their path to healing and recovery.

While our main focus is on supporting women and their children, we're also equipped to assist the entire family in the prevention and recovery of abuse, and broader safeguarding concerns.

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. 

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You are not alone. Lotus is here to support you. We can provide the support you need. See: lotus-families.org.uk/getting-help/

You are not alone. Lotus is here to support you. We can provide the support you need. See: lotus-families.org.uk/getting-help/

You can find out everything you need to know about what we do, and how we work, here > lotus-families.org.uk/about-us/how-we-work/

You can find out everything you need to know about what we do, and how we work, here > lotus-families.org.uk/about-us/how-we-work/

These words are from a mum, experiencing abuse from her child. Find out more about how we help here > lotus-families.org.uk/about-us/

These words are from a mum, experiencing abuse from her child. Find out more about how we help here > lotus-families.org.uk/about-us/

Please help us be in with the chance of winning £1,000 by nominating Lotus Families in the Benefact Group Movement for Good draw.

It only takes a minute to nominate but the more nominations we receive, the more chance we have of winning 🤞

£1,000 could make a real difference ...to the work we do supporting vulnerable families in East Sussex.

For more info and to nominate Lotus: https://movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=1108855&ct=community&i=1726048018-73627.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2024card&utm_id=M4G2024card#nominateACharity

Registered charity number is 1108855, or you can type in Lotus Families.

⁠Thank you for your support! 💜

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Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards

We could receive £1,000 in the Movement for Good draw.

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Please help us be in with the chance of winning £1,000 by nominating Lotus Families in the @benefactgroup Movement for Good draw.

It only takes a minute to nominate but the more nominations we receive, the more chance we have of winning 🤞

Use the link in our bio. You will need... a few details about us to complete your nomination:
Charity Number: 1108855

£1,000 could make a real difference to the work we do supporting vulnerable families in East Sussex.
⁠Thank you for your support! 💜⁠

1 in 5 women have experienced economic abuse by a current or former partner and 95% of cases of domestic abuse involve economic abuse.

In our new Managing Money Safely in Relationships session we will explore what economic abuse is, how to spot warning signs and how to keep yourself safe ...financially in future relationships.

Next session is on 12th September. To sign up complete a referral form: https://lotus-families.org.uk/getting-help/referral-form/

Statistics taken from Surviving Economic Abuse - SEA💰

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