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 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
Knit to Nurture – Rayleigh
RRAVS Community Directory
New Steps Bereavement Friendship Group
Hockley Social Group
Click below to watch the The Castle Point and Rochford Health & Wellbeing Board video about the RRAVS Hockley Social Group.
Latest News
Carers Voices Newsletter
Active Life Stretch and Breathe
Be Prepared for Winter
Falls Prevention
Maternity Vaccinations
Falls Prevention
Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust – Draft Communications Plan
RRAVS Community Feedback
Find Your Active Small Grants fund is now open!
South East Essex Alliance Health Inequalities Fund 24-25 opens on Monday 2nd September for Expressions of Interest
Disclosure and Barring Service training programme
Branching Out Fund Accepting Applications for 2024/25 Winter Planting Season
The Cedar Centre has a new website!
Update – Groups & Meetings for Those Living With Dementia & Their Carers
Seated Music and Movement Group