Welcome

RRAVS’ vision is of a strong voluntary sector which is at the heart of a vibrant and caring Rochford District where people are able to fulfil their potential through voluntary and community action.  The Rochford district includes the towns and villages of Rayleigh, Hockley, Ashingdon, Great Wakering, Canewdon, Hawkwell, Rochford, Barling, Fambridge, Paglesham, Rawreth, Sutton, Foulness and Hullbridge.

RRAVS thumbnail imageRRAVS works to promote, support and represent the interests of all voluntary and community groups in the Rochford District. This is achieved through provision of the grants and funding that is available, promoting group activities and events to the wider community, providing subsidised or free training to upskill staff and volunteers, publishing volunteer opportunities and supporting volunteer recruitment and representing the views of the voluntary sector with strategic bodies and local government. We are  also developing our RRAVS Community Directory which provides useful contact information for a wide range of local services provided by our member groups and the wider community.



RRAVS Projects

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Knit to Nurture – Rayleigh

Our Knit to Nurture Group are 10.30am-12.30pm at The Elim...
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RRAVS Community Directory

The RRAVS Community Directory gives information about the services and...
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New Steps Bereavement Friendship Group

New Steps – Bereavement Friendship Group Meet Wednesdays 12:30pm –...
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Hockley Social Group

Starting Thursday 10 March 2022 A suggested donation of £2...
Latest News

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Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund

The Tree Council and Network Rail work in partnership to...
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New mid and south Essex NHS campaign to help raise awareness of available services

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Health Inequalities Microgrants Fund Now Open!

To recognise the incredible contribution by small voluntary and community...
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Cold weather health alert extended

The Met Office and UK Health Security Agency have extended...

Rochford Community Supermarket

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Essex County Council Adult Social Care Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Team

The Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Team provide short term...
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Council launches Rochford Winter Fuel Support Fund to support pensioners on a low income

A £50K Winter Fuel Support Fund to support pensioners in...
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Bite Back workshop

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Norovirus – What you need to know

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Pension Credit – Are you eligible?

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Village Halls Week 17 – 23 March, 2025

An annual campaign that shines a spotlight on the contribution...
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Be Prepared for Winter

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