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We would like to say a HUGE thank you to Nationwide Building Society for our Community Grant.

Lotus Families would like to say a HUGE thank you to our local Waitrose & Partners stores who have Given a Little Love this spring to families we have been working with in the Crowborough and Brighton & Hove areas throughout the pandemic.

From giving up habits to running online classes, and of course taking part in our sponsored walk, we are so grateful for all of the wonderful efforts that our lovely community have made.

If you see ‘ASK FOR ANI’ posters displayed (ALL Boots stores, and lots of independent pharmacies are participating) you are able to approach staff in the pharmacy and use the code word ‘ANI’, which will let staff know you need some support for domestic abuse. Any information shared will be treated confidentially. The staff will ... Read more

We are absolutely delighted to be Waitrose’s chosen Christmas partnership charity in their: “Give a Little Love” campaign. We received donations from all stores in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove. *Image description: Store manager Ian Saville handing over a donation to our Trustee Maureen Jackson*

Lotus Families would like to thank the various Waitrose & Partners stores across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove that are generously supporting our work. Thanks to you, we are continuing to support families across the county of East Sussex who are disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Thank you so much!

This year has been tough for everyone, but we’ve also seen communities coming together. John Lewis and Waitrose have launched their ‘Give a Little Love’ campaign to encourage people to give a little love this Christmas by giving their time, money and voice to support charities working with families particularly affected by COVID – Home-Start ... Read more

Home-Start would like to offer a huge thank you to Big Picture Charity Films who have created an excellent video explaining what we at Lotus Families are all about. Please view the video on the homepage of our website, on our Facebook page, or click here to view it on Youtube. Big Picture are a ... Read more

Home-Start are proud to be a Pilotlight partner charity ⭐️ Pilotlight helps ambitious charities and social enterprises thrive by harnessing the skills of business leaders. The Pilotlight Programme coaches leaders of charities and social enterprises to develop their business skills, strengthen their organisation and increase its impact