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.
active essex logo image Have Your Say – Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Support in the Rochford district. RRAVS are proud to be on this journey with Active Essex. To give us a voice to create a sustainable voluntary and community sector.  This is not just another survey, this is your chance to shape the future of the voluntary and community sector. We are pleased to share some information about the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) place-based support work that Active Essex are leading on behalf of the Essex County Council Strengthening Communities Team. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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...

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