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
New government rules on voting ID for May elections
PFCC Community Safety Development Fund
Essex Family Support Service E-Bulletin – January 2023
EV Workplace Charging Scheme Grant
First Aid Training
Cold Weather Warning
Local NHS seeking to recruit Patient Safety Partners
The Cold Weather Plan for England
Workshops – attitudes towards women
Children’s Health Matters Guide – Relaunch
Join the ICS Virtual Views Panel
Warm Hub – Rayleigh
The Warm Welcome Campaign
The Curve – Free digital skills training for the third sector
Cost of Living Support
