The links below give information about the services and support that RRAVS members provide. Please click on the topics to find out what services they can help you with.
For those feeling low or anxious about finding a job Heads Up are supporting you back into work or training.
Brain Injury Help Group.
A local charity that operates a community facility providing lunch, teas, coffees and activities. It is staffed by volunteers and provides transport which can be arranged through the centre for Rayleigh, Hockley, Hawkwell and Rochford. Opens 5 days a week Monday - Friday (excluding bank holida...
Charity providing family support across Essex to build the confidence and skills of parents/carers to achieve healthy and positive outcomes for children under 11.
Provides furniture and white goods at reduced/affordable prices and work with agencies to help those who are struggling with day to day living.
Medical Screening and Advice Charity.
Advice to help prevent becoming a victim of scams and fraud and how to report incidents. Download: the-little-book-of-big-scams-5th Keywords: Scams Fraud Take Five Online Crime Wi-Fi hotspots Online Shopping and Auction sites Computer Software Service Fraud Romance and Dating Fraud Recruitment Fraud...
Free and confidential support of a non-medical nature who can help with:- Healthy living, quitting smoking, physical and mental wellbeing, independent living, mobility and equipment, home adaptations, safety and security, looking after someone, social inclusion, getting out and about, money worries.
A place for men from all walks of life to meet and socialise.
Advice and support for people living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Help for women fleeing domestic abuse - the helpline can help find a refuge vacancy for you and your children; call for more information.
For people working in health and social care affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Off the streets are a group of concerned residents who felt that more needed to be done to help the rough sleepers, and to give them a better chance to move along in their journey.
Community based arts service managed by Essex Partnership University NHS Foiundation Trust (EPUT) for people aged 16+ who have either experienced mental health problems or are a carer. Open Arts is a charitable service working across Essex to help people improve and maintain their mental health and...
Packed with Smiles provides children with new uniform parcels and other school essentials, to ensure that they can fully participate in school.
Community support charity who provide school Uniform to families In need.
Support for families at risk of social exclusion, helps families overcome difficulties that may lead to a child being taken into care.
Independent Living Support Group and Housing Association
Peaceful Place is a members-led charity. We are people of working age diagnosed with dementia and older people in the early stages of dementia.
Warren Lamb - Local Community Safety and Engagement Officer.
Activity Centre
Rayleigh Ladies Probus Luncheon Club.
Historical Society, contact: Stella Buxton.
Rayleigh Town Museum has exhibitions, photographs, book library, archives and provides talks on a variety of historical topics. Access is via a lift
The group make audio recordings of local news items and other matters of interest for those who are blind or sight impaired and who live in our area. They are provided on USB memory sticks and portable listeners and special players can also be provided.
Mental Health Adult Mental Health Support Line. Monday-Friday 9am–7pm
Community hub and helping vulnerable people in the Rochford District who are isolating through Covid-19.
Day Centre providing two-course lunches and social interaction in Rochford.