At the Heart of Rochford’s Community.
Our vision is simple: a vibrant, caring district where everyone fulfills their potential through local action. From Rayleigh to Hullbridge, RRAVS empowers the voluntary sector to lead the way. We provide the funding, training, and representation local groups need to thrive. Whether you’re recruiting volunteers or seeking community services, we are your central hub for support. Explore Our Services | View the Community Directory
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Joining RRAVS is a great way to connect your community group or charity to the wider community. We act as a central support hub, and can help with training, funding information, sector news and more. Membership is FREE and we would like all local charities, community and voluntary groups within the Rochford District to join us.
Visit the Membership page or Contact Us if you need more information.
Latest News & Updates
Rochford Discovery Day
Are you passionate about your local community? Do you have ideas on how to make Rochford an even better place […]
Emergency First Aid at Work – 29 July
Emergency First Aid at Work – Wednesday 29 July 2026 – 9am – 4pm We are running another Emergency First […]
Emergency First Aid at Work – 4 November
Emergency First Aid at Work – Wednesday 4 November 2026 – 9am – 4pm We are running another Emergency First […]
FREE – Family Fun Festival
Rochford District Council are excited to share that they will be running a Family Fun Festival with RRAVS and The […]
Rayleigh Inclusive Dementia Community
RRAVS is proud to support the Rayleigh Inclusive Dementia Community an Alzheimer’s Society accredited initiative for those living with dementia […]
Revive Community Supermarket
Revive Community Supermarket aims to provide food and household items at a lower cost than traditional supermarkets to help ensure […]
Workshop – Managing & talking about your mental health
8 July 2026, 9.30am-1.00pm – The MegaCentre, 7 Brook Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7UT Fully funded places are available for people […]
Is your community group interested in shaping health research and policy?
The Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Public Involvement Network brings together community organisations that are interested in taking part in public […]
Are you worried about your gambling or someone else’s?
The way we talk about gambling shapes how we understand it and how we respond. For too long, the national […]
FREE Securing Large Grants Workshops
Securing large grants for £50,000+ for medium and large voluntary organisations is an important part of any fundraising plan. This […]
Expressions of Interest now open: Freight House lease
Rochford District Council is inviting community organisations, cultural groups and social enterprises to put forward ideas for the future of […]
A Joint Vision for Civil Society in Greater Essex
At this time of major system change across Essex, our sector needs a shared voice. RRAVS are proud to support A […]
Rochford District Council Consultation
Rochford District Council will be consulting local residents and business to find out how local representation can be improved in light of the Government’s Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)The Community Governance Review (CGR) will ensure that all residents and stakeholders continue to be represented effectively by looking at the community governance arrangements in the area to decide whether they are working for the residents, or if they should change. They deal with very local forms of governance, like parish-tier councils or community and neighbourhood associations. FIND OUT MORE
