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
Latest News
Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund
New mid and south Essex NHS campaign to help raise awareness of available services
Health Inequalities Microgrants Fund Now Open!
Cold weather health alert extended
Rochford Community Supermarket
Essex County Council Adult Social Care Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Team
Council launches Rochford Winter Fuel Support Fund to support pensioners on a low income
Bite Back workshop
Norovirus – What you need to know
Pension Credit – Are you eligible?
Village Halls Week 17 – 23 March, 2025