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
New Steps Bereavement Friendship Group
RRAVS Community Directory
The Gadget Group – Laptop, Tablet & Phone Help and Advice
Knit to Nurture Rayleigh has restarted!
Latest News
Rayleigh Town Council Awards
Essex Fostering launches a new campaign
Castle Point & Rochford Health and Wellbeing Board launches new strategy
Community Safety & Engagement Officer (CSEO) – Newsletter Update
Important information from your local NHS
Important information regarding COVID-19 booster
Essex Library Services Winter Reading Challenge
Essex Youth Service Plan B Traineeship
New Vaccine Hub for Essex as Booster campaign goes into overdrive
Rochford District Community Safety Partnership consultation launched
COVID booster session for people with learning disabilities
Essex Activity Awards winners crowned!
EFSS Winter Scene Competition
Everyone’s library service 2022-2026 plan
Health and Wellbeing consultation
Digital resources for carers
Asset Based Community Development webinar
The Queen’s Green Canopy and the Essex Forest Initiative
NHS – Here for you
New non-emergency patient transport service
