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
ECC Care worker consultation
PFCC Rural Crime Forum needs new members
NHS launches five-year plan for health and care services in mid and south Essex
RRAVS Hockley Friendship Group Video
ECC – Summer Wellness Events
Get Online – New interactive map
Help your community: Become a volunteer reservist
National Smile Month – June 2023
Fall Proof: Preventing falls and staying well
SEND The Right Message – Advice and support for familes with SEND children/young people
Cost of Living Support
Residents Health – Spring Conversations 2023
Able like Mabel
DCMS launches programme to help charities win public contracts
Essex County Councils Safety Advisory Group (SAG)