Lotus Families
Also known as: Home Start East Sussex, Home-Start East Sussex, Home-Start South Downs
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. Since 1996, we have specialised in services for women with children living across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
Activities & Mission
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. Since 1996, we have specialised in services for women with children living across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £268,516 | £275,188 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2024 | £325,906 | £281,176 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £292,041 | £275,889 | 0 / 16 | |||
| 2022 | £176,166 | £161,312 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £145,095 | £125,148 | 0 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lotus Families
What does Lotus Families do?
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. Since 1996, we have specialised in services for women with children living across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
How much income did Lotus Families report in 2025?
Lotus Families reported total income of £269k and reported expenditure of £275k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Lotus Families registered as a charity?
Lotus Families was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 April 2005 as charity number 1108855. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Lotus Families?
Lotus Families is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jayne Rice-Oxley Ms. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lotus Families operate?
Lotus Families operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lotus Families a registered charity?
Yes — Lotus Families is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108855.
Details
DENTON ISLAND
NEWHAVEN
EAST SUSSEX
BN9 9BA
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Also Known As
- Home Start East Sussex
- Home-Start East Sussex
- Home-Start South Downs
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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