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
RBC Wellbeing Space
Essex Police – Rural Engagement Team (RET) Newsletter
Rochford Youth Council
The Hub @ The Megacentre 01268 779999
Improving bed based community services
Essex Youth Service Plan B Traineeship
POSTPONED Hockley Friendship Group
Everyone’s library service 2022-2026 plan
Essex Family Support – Volunteers required
Digital resources for carers
NHS – Here for you
New non-emergency patient transport service
Social Prescriber/Wellbeing Link Worker Information
Hockley Social Group
Find Your Active – UPDATE