Lotus Families
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.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,990 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total funds carried forward amounting to £130,534. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting three to twelve months of operating costs, and unrestricted reserves of £110,922 were held at year-end. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Our target is to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to between three and twelve months’ operating costs, excluding restricted or otherwise ring-fenced funds.” — page 4
“During the year, donations were received from trustees amounting to £nil (2025 - £nil). Trustees’ expenses are detailed in note 9.” — page 23
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/05/2016)
Trustees
- Jayne Rice-Oxley Mschair
- ALISON WENDY GRAY
- Analiese Doctrove
- Ann-Marie Wilkinson
- Dawn Alison Phillips
- Gail Gray
- Kate Montgomery
- Renata Maria Sims
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £261k | £267k |
| 31/03/2025 | £269k | £275k |
| 31/03/2024 | £326k | £281k |
| 31/03/2023 | £292k | £276k |
| 31/03/2022 | £176k | £161k |
Common questions
Is Lotus Families financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,990 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total funds carried forward amounting to £130,534. The trustees maintain a reserves policy targeting three to twelve months of operating costs, and unrestricted reserves of £110,922 were held at year-end. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Lotus Families?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Lotus Families as a grant recipient include THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE FORTE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | 1% of the running costs of a family support charity in Newhaven, East Sussex. |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/09/2025 | £20k | Trainee IDVA Post |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/05/2023 | £10k | Increased inclusion |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2021 | £175k | Be the Change Peer Support Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2021 | £5k | LGBT+ Quality Standard for Domestic Abuse Services |
| UK government | 03/07/2020 | £24k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/05/2020 | £6k | Oasis Client Database |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/04/2008 | £169k | Rural Outreach Family Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2005 | £5k | Production of publicity materials |