Our Staff

Kate joined the charity in 2008, bringing with her three decades of experience in the third sector. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to supporting the most vulnerable including young adults not in education or employment, children facing exclusion from mainstream education, and young carers. In addition, she has led a human resources department for a medium-sized charity in the past.

With first-hand experience of the challenges faced by the charity’s beneficiaries, she spent 16 years as a lone parent, further deepening her understanding and empathy for those she serves.

Kate is a founding member of the East Sussex Voluntary Sector Alliance (ESVSA). She actively participates in various domestic abuse-related strategic boards and partnerships, representing the charity and contributing as a voluntary sector representative for the ESVSA. Her commitment extends beyond her organisational duties; she strives to be an integral part of a community that fosters social action and drives positive change.

Roisin joined the charity in April 2022, bringing with her a background in supporting young people. She gained valuable experience working in a children’s respite and residential home, specialising in caring for young people with autism and challenging behaviour.

During the onset of the pandemic in April 2020, Roisin and her partner welcomed their first child into the world, further enriching her understanding of family dynamics and reinforcing her commitment to serving the community.

Jo joined the charity in August 2022, bringing with her a wealth of experience in training and working with individuals with challenging behaviours.

In her most recent role before joining the charity, Jo supported young adults, including parents, who were at risk of homelessness. She empowered clients to achieve independence while forging partnerships with professionals and local services.

With a background spanning years in both the emergency services and aviation industries, she has honed invaluable skills for navigating stressful and unpredictable situations.

Jo is the mother of a son attending secondary school, offering her first hand insight into the complexities of parenthood. Driven by a passion for working with clients in a trauma-informed way, she is dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential.

Clare became a part of the charity team in January 2023, having worked across multiple charities throughout her career. She has consistently supported vulnerable clients facing a range of physical, social, financial, and mental health difficulties.

Assuming the role of Services Manager, Clare channels her passion for systems and processes, as well as quality and service enhancement. She is committed to ensuring the effectiveness and safety of all elements of service delivery, including staff welfare and motivation, embodying the charity’s ethos of excellence and care.

In March 2024, Kat joined Lotus with a strong background in law, having practiced as a solicitor in both private practice and for an NGO.

Her expertise in employment law has given her a deep understanding of discrimination legislation, including protected characteristics and competing rights. She is passionate about ensuring inclusivity and recognises that the barriers people face in the workplace often extend to all aspects of life, including access to vital support services.

Initially joining as a Community Engagement Officer, Kat has since transitioned into the role of Data Administrator and Trainee IDVA. In her current roles, she combines her analytical skills with frontline support, contributing to both the charity’s operational efficiency and its direct work with survivors. She will work towards her IDVA qualification later in 2025, further strengthening her ability to advocate for and support those affected by domestic abuse.

Amy first connected with Lotus as a service user before training to become a Lotus Blossom Peer Groups Facilitator. Drawing on her lived experience, she created a warm and welcoming group space where survivors could heal and grow together.

Through supporting others on their recovery journey, she not only deepened her own healing but played an important  role in empowering fellow survivors to rebuild their lives. In spring 2024, she successfully secured a Trainee position and has now progressed to an Unqualified IDVA.  She is set to begin working towards her IDVA qualification in September 2025.

Yeree is the Peer Support Coordinator for the Lotus Blossom Project, where she helps shape and support peer-led spaces for women survivors of domestic abuse.

She brings over 15 years’ experience in the charity and community sectors, with a focus on creating safe, trauma-informed, and inclusive services. Before joining Lotus Families, she developed a wellbeing curriculum for women survivors of gender-based violence, trafficking, and displacement, and continues to co-design and lead a young women’s group supporting those with lived experience of forced migration.

Trained in peer support facilitation, Yeree is passionate about the power of peer connection to reduce isolation and foster growth. Alongside her role, she is beginning postgraduate study in integrative counselling and psychotherapy and is excited to bring her learning into practice at Lotus Families.

Phoebe joined Lotus Families in 2025, bringing a wealth of knowledge and frontline experience.

In her previous role, she delivered specialist training to GP surgeries, supporting both clinical and non-clinical staff to recognise the signs and symptoms of domestic abuse and to respond safely and effectively. She also provided emotional and practical support to patients identified as experiencing abuse.

With a strong background in domestic abuse support and group facilitation, Phoebe has worked across several charities, developing enhanced skills in risk management, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice.

Kim joined our charity in September as a Whole Family IDVA, supporting both our DA Recovery and our CAPVA work.

She brings a wealth of experience from working in both statutory and voluntary organisations, where she has supported young people, adults, and families. Her background includes work in youth offending prevention, support around sexual and criminal exploitation, drug and alcohol services, and sexual health.

More recently, Kim qualified as a Counsellor and draws on her therapeutic training to ensure the people she works with feel truly heard and supported. As a mum, step-mum, and foster mum, she understands first-hand the challenges and complexities of parenting and caring for young people. Kim takes a trauma-informed approach in all her work and is deeply committed to making a positive difference for families.