DCMS framework documents
Framework documents which set out the relationship between the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and our public bodies.
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These framework documents set out the broad governance framework within which our public bodies and Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) operate. This includes the core responsibilities as well as the governance and accountability framework that applies between the roles of DCMS and our public bodies.
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The Imperial War Museum framework document 2025-2028 was added.
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2025-08-21 16:59
Added Natural History Museum Framework Document.
2025-07-30 17:28
The Imperial War Museum framework document 2025-2028 was added.
2025-07-30 17:20
Added The Victoria and Albert Museum framework document 2025 to 2028.
2025-07-30 09:47
The National Archives framework document has been deleted and a new version – The National Archives framework document 2023 to 2026 – has been added.
2025-07-22 15:48
National Museums Liverpool framework document 2025 to 2028 added.
2025-07-21 12:04
The Museum of the Home framework document 2025 to 2028 was added.
2025-07-18 11:01
Added the Royal Armouries framework document 2025-2028
2025-07-02 17:57
The Royal Armouries framework document 2025-2028 added.
2025-02-06 15:56
Added the British Museum framework document
2025-01-31 10:21
Added link to National Lottery Community Fund framework document.
2024-10-25 14:24
Added the Sports Ground Safety Authority framework document 2024-2027.
2024-08-12 14:57
Added British Tourist Authority framework document 2024-2027.
2024-05-16 09:58
Document added: National Heritage Memorial Fund framework document 2024-2027
2024-03-04 14:10
Added link to Historic England framework document.
2024-03-04 14:05
Added the Horserace Betting Levy Board framework document.
2023-12-22 12:42
New framework added: Sport England framework document 2023
2023-12-11 11:25
Added Gambling Commission framework document.
2023-11-02 14:32
New framework added: UK Anti-Doping framework document 2023-2026
2023-08-18 09:51
Added the National Archives framework document.
2023-06-29 09:15
Added National Citizen Service Trust framework document
2023-06-16 10:00
Link to Charity Commission framework document 2023 and accompanying MoU added to page.
2022-09-28 16:55
First published.