Table 1.

Summary of the Development of the RECOLLECT Checklist and RECOLLECT Fidelity Measure.

Coding Framework after Literature Review and Expert Consultation	Coding Framework after Manager Interviews	Final Coding Framework Used in RECOLLECT Checklist and RECOLLECT Fidelity Measure
Components Education Coproduction Strengths Based Person Centred Progressive Community Focused Inclusive Measurable indicators Physical base College principles Self-referral Course selection Personal tutors Individual learning plan Not assessment and treatment Not mainstream college Recovery principles Free of charge A safe place Empathic, warm, and welcoming staff	Nonmodifiable components Valuing Equality Learning Individualized Experience Coproduction Community Focus Passion Modifiable components Eligibility Location Course Distinctiveness Strengths Based Progressive Perspectives Service user student Peer trainer Recovery College manager	Nonmodifiable components Versions: service user students, peer trainers, Recovery College manager Scoring: 3-point ordinal scale [Checklist: Red-Amber-Green, Measure: 0, 1, 2] Rating for highest score (student version) shown Valuing Equality—I am treated with respect and my views are valued. Learning—I feel fully involved in my learning and my ideas are valued by everyone. Tailored to the Student—I am provided with lots of support for my personal needs. Coproduction of the Recovery College—All of the courses I attend are delivered by a peer trainer and someone else. I can be regularly involved in shaping how the Recovery College is run. Social Connectedness—The college feels relaxed and I have time to get to know other students during courses and when using the college’s other facilities. Community Focus—Lots of courses are delivered by community organizations and I am aware of how I can be supported to move from the college to being in a community organization for ongoing support or activity. Commitment to Recovery—Staff are passionate and dedicated to recovery. Modifiable components Version: Recovery College manager  Scoring: binary rating [type 1 or type 2]. See Table 2 for anchor points. Available to All Location Distinctiveness of Course Content Strengths Based Progressive

RECOLLECT, Recovery Colleges Characterisation and Testing.