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.

rravs logo imageThe 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

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Knit to Nurture – Rayleigh

Our Knit to Nurture Group are 10.30am-12.30pm at The Elim ...
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RRAVS Community Directory

The RRAVS Community Directory gives information about the services and ...
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New Steps Bereavement Friendship Group

New Steps – Bereavement Friendship Group Meet Wednesdays 12:30pm – ...
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Hockley Social Group

Starting Thursday 10 March 2022 A suggested donation of £2 ...

Click below to watch the The Castle Point and Rochford Health & Wellbeing Board video about the RRAVS Hockley Social Group.

Latest News

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Have Your Say on Community Based Services – Extended

Residents now have an extra two weeks to respond to ...
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Armed Forces Day Events Grant 2024 – 1 April Deadline

Since 2009, Armed Forces Day has been marked annually throughout ...

Community Ownership Fund

  Community Ownership Fund is accepting expressions of interest for ...
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Cycling UK Reopens Big Bike Revival Grants Programme for Summer 2024

Cycling UK is offering grants of up to £3,500 for ...
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FREE – My Weight Matters Programme

Maintaining a healthy weight can help to lower the risk ...
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Healthy Weight Survey

We are pleased to announce that ECC Research & Citizen ...

Groups & Meetings for Those Living With Dementia & Their Carers

Useful contacts and resources. MONDAYS – Each week 10am -12pm, ...
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A free helpline for people living with cancer

Provided by We are Group and Lloyds Bank. “Our Digital ...
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Trustlinks Wellbeing & Recovery Conference

Trust Links are delighted to be accepting bookings for the ...
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Let’s Care Together – Online Event

SAVS will be holding an online information session for you ...
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Carers Voices Consultation

Healthwatch Essex are delighted to to launch the first of ...
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REN – The creation of a Research Engagement Network

Mid and South Essex ICB, all their main hospitals and ...
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Rayleigh Town Council Awards 2024

Rayleigh Town Council invite you to nominate individuals or a ...
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Over 65s and those with respiratory illness are urged to take action…

Over 65s and those with respiratory illness are urged to ...
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MSE Virtual Views Platform

From NHS Mid & South Essex… As members of the ...