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
Starting Thursday 10 March 2022 A suggested donation of £2 ...
New Steps – Bereavement Friendship Group This is a friendly ...
The RRAVS Community Directory gives information about the services and ...
Our Knit to Nurture Group will be restarted on Thursday ...
Latest News
January 7, 2021
There has been an increase in enquiries regarding eligibility for ...
January 7, 2021
From Charlotte Britton, Strengthening Communities Manager, Wellbeing, Public Health & ...
January 6, 2021
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December 21, 2020
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December 10, 2020
A guide has been developed to meet the needs of ...
December 10, 2020
This year has seen an increase in people accessing their ...
December 6, 2020
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December 4, 2020
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December 2, 2020
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December 1, 2020
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August 5, 2021
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December 1, 2020
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November 28, 2020
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November 24, 2020
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November 23, 2020
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November 23, 2020
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November 19, 2020
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November 19, 2020
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November 16, 2020
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November 14, 2020
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