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At The Lotus Center, we provide a continuum of care for women and children affected by domestic abuse, from crisis intervention to long-term recovery and empowerment. Our services are designed to meet survivors wherever they are on their journey, offering safety, support, and hope.
Drop-In & Outreach Support
Our drop-in and outreach service offers a safe, confidential, and welcoming space for women seeking advice, support, or simply someone to listen.
- Immediate emotional and practical support
- Safety planning and risk assessments
- Guidance on housing, benefits, legal and child contact matters
- Signposting to counselling, refuges, and specialist services
- A warm environment to reduce isolation and rebuild trust
Impact: Women and children gain safety, connection, and confidence, often taking their first steps toward freedom and recovery.
Professional Training & Awareness
We deliver specialist training and consultancy to organisations, professionals, and frontline workers, helping them to recognise and respond safely to domestic abuse. Our sessions are trauma-informed, survivor-led, and tailored to different professional groups.
- Improve early identification of abuse
- Increase confidence and competence in responding to disclosures
- Embed trauma-informed and empathetic practice
- Strengthen multi-agency working
Impact: Professionals are better equipped to support survivors, prevent harm, and create safer, more responsive systems.
The Lotus Refuge
Our 13-bedroom refuge offers safe accommodation and holistic support for women and children escaping domestic abuse. The refuge includes family rooms, play spaces, and facilities for pets, ensuring no one is left behind.
- 24-hour trauma-informed support
- Help with emotional recovery, housing, legal, and financial issues
- Parenting and wellbeing programmes
- Therapeutic and creative activities
- Support in moving on to independent, stable housing
Impact: Women and children find safety, healing, and the foundation to rebuild their lives free from fear and control.
Community & Recovery Programmes
Beyond crisis support, we offer recovery and empowerment programmes to help survivors move forward.
- Peer support groups and survivor-led workshops
- Confidence and skills-building sessions
- Volunteering and community involvement opportunities
Impact: Survivors transition from crisis to confidence, from isolation to independence — creating stronger, safer communities
Our Mission
Make World Happier
We provide safe, confidential services, connecting individuals with resources, support, and hope.
Empower Survivors
Helping women and children rebuild their confidence, independence, and hope.
Provide Safe Support
Offering confidential services, counselling, and guidance to those affected by domestic abuse.
Raise Awareness
Educating communities to break the cycle of abuse and create safer environments.
Inspire Change
Working together with partners, donors, and supporters to build a future free from fear and violence.