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
Parkinson’s Cafe
Essex Activate – Places Available
Cost of Living Event – 26th June 2024
NEW Energy Efficiency Grants Available
My Care Record – Updated
Community Dementia Support
Community Ownership Fund
FREE – My Weight Matters Programme
Let’s Care Together – Online Event
Rayleigh Town Council Awards 2024
Winter Essex Activate (HAF) Clubs
#DoYourBitEssex – Staying well during the colder months
Donate your school uniform items – New collection points
Free broadband for six months for jobseekers
Partners Team Up to Launch Online Safety Map