DCMS framework documents
Framework documents which set out the relationship between the Department for Culture, Media and 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 and 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.
Updates to this page
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Added the Tate Gallery framework document 2025 to 2028.
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Added the framework document for the Horniman Museum and Gardens.
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The NCS attachment has been removed as the organisation has now closed.
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Added link to the British Library framework document 2025 to 2028.
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'The Arts Council of England framework document 2025 to 2028' was added.
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'The Churches Conservation Trust framework document 2025 to 2028' was added.
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Added Science Museum Group framework document 2025-2028.
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Added Natural History Museum Framework Document.
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The Imperial War Museum framework document 2025-2028 was added.
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Added The Victoria and Albert Museum framework document 2025 to 2028.
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The National Archives framework document has been deleted and a new version - The National Archives framework document 2023 to 2026 - has been added.
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National Museums Liverpool framework document 2025 to 2028 added.
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The Museum of the Home framework document 2025 to 2028 was added.
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Added the Royal Armouries framework document 2025-2028
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The Royal Armouries framework document 2025-2028 added.
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Added the British Museum framework document
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Added link to National Lottery Community Fund framework document.
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Added the Sports Ground Safety Authority framework document 2024-2027.
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Added British Tourist Authority framework document 2024-2027.
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Document added: National Heritage Memorial Fund framework document 2024-2027
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Added link to Historic England framework document.
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Added the Horserace Betting Levy Board framework document.
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New framework added: Sport England framework document 2023
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Added Gambling Commission framework document.
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New framework added: UK Anti-Doping framework document 2023-2026
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Added the National Archives framework document.
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Added National Citizen Service Trust framework document
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Link to Charity Commission framework document 2023 and accompanying MoU added to page.
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First published.
Update history
2025-10-17 10:24
Added the Tate Gallery framework document 2025 to 2028.
2025-10-09 12:19
Added the framework document for the Horniman Museum and Gardens.
2025-10-03 09:35
The NCS attachment has been removed as the organisation has now closed.
2025-09-25 17:01
Added link to the British Library framework document 2025 to 2028.
2025-09-24 14:02
‘The Arts Council of England framework document 2025 to 2028’ was added.
2025-09-16 10:05
‘The Churches Conservation Trust framework document 2025 to 2028’ was added.
2025-09-05 16:53
Added Science Museum Group framework document 2025-2028.
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.