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
Help to Find Work and Training
Working with Trans Gender Young People – Guidance
Essex Youth online services
Advice during Coronavirus epidemic
Good Grief Southend
South East Essex Bereavement Support Directory
The Essex Resilience Forum – Preparing for Emergencies in Essex
Active Essex – Helping you keep active and stay well
Shaping future Emotional and Mental Health Services across south east Essex.
Lord-Lieutenant of Essex thanks volunteers
The Heatwave Plan for England & additional actions due to Covid-19
Volunteers at the heart of a great project!
COVID 19 – Collecting the views of our communities
The NHS is here for you – cancer referrals (video)
The 3030 Essex Movement
Help us celebrate the District’s Unsung Heroes #RochfordDistrictUnites
Charity Shop Reopening Checklist
Funding Latest
Food Banks and Food Support
Coping With Covid
