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
Hockley Friendship Group
New Steps Bereavement Friendship Group
RRAVS Community Directory
Knit to Nurture Rayleigh has restarted!
Latest News
COVID-19 vaccination why do I have to wait – DOWNLOAD
Essex Climate Action Commission Interim Report
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Covid-19 and Meeting the Needs of Older People
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Essex Family Support Service E-Bulletin – September 2021
It’s now free to call Citizens Advice South Essex! 0808 278 7877
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Covid-19 and digital services (Zoom, MS Teams etc)
Covid Vaccination Marshall Volunteer opportunity
Flu Jab – more important than ever! (Video)
Every Contact Counts training
Community Agents Essex – Supported independent living
Castle Point and Rochford’s Public Health Grant Funding
Charity risk assessment briefing
