All groups must complete the Annual Return.
Please read the guidance below and in the Group Annual Return Guidance document before completing the Annual Return
What is the RDA Group Annual Return?
- The Annual Return is our Member census (part of the membership agreement) and every Group should take part
- It provides an overview of the network status as a whole, and invaluable evidence and insights that inform RDA UK and National office, highlighting where support is most needed
Key dates for 23/24
- Annual Return questions relate to the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024
- The survey will open for completion on Wednesday 1st May 2024
- The survey will close on Friday 12th July 2024
Questions & Guidance
- The questions, and guidance on answering them, are included in the guides on the right under ‘Useful Documents’
- We recommend you read this before competing your Annual Return
Accessing the Annual Return
- Your Group contact will be emailed an individual survey link on the 1st May
- This is unique to your Group
How to approach the survey
- You will find an outlined process to below of how to approach the annual returns survey
- Annual Returns – How to approach the survey
Help & Support
Please contact Group Support (details on the right) for:
- questions on the process
- if you cannot find your survey link
- if you have submitted your completed Annual Return and wish to make changes
Tool for 2024/25 Data Collection
- We have developed a new Microsoft Excel template which groups can use to record monthly data in preparation for the Annual Return for April 2024 to March 2025 -This will be available in due course
- This is an optional tool and we hope groups will find it of use
- For groups who would prefer to print the tool off, here are PDF versions: