Safe in Sussex gets £75,000 grant for refuge manager, securing future of service for victims of domestic abuse

The Lloyds Bank Foundation has made the donation to support the salary of a refuge manager, who will oversee three refuges across West Sussex, providing women and children a place of safety when their lives are in danger.

Sharon Howard, chief executive of Safe in Sussex, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded funding from the trustees of Lloyds Bank Foundation.

“The funding for a refuge manager ensures that local women experiencing domestic abuse receive support and assistance before the domestic abuse escalates to a dangerous level.

“It enables us to provide more options for people in unhealthy relationships with a known place in the community to access a range of services under one roof.

“Amber House offers support through a community refuge and a drop-in centre in Littlehampton.”

As well as refuges, Safe in Sussex provides education on domestic abuse.

The funding means its future is secure and it can continue to delivering this vital work over the next three years.

Safe in Sussex, based in Worthing