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Children help homeless and vulnerable people with Balderton Bed Down sleep-in.
A determined team of young volunteers gave up their comfy beds and a valuable Friday night in a bid to help homeless and vulnerable people.

Service users tell Framework stories at Minster service
More than 100 guests attended a Southwell Minster service on Saturday morning to reflect on homelessness, its causes and consequences.

Services to open doors during week of action
Framework is inviting supporters and members of the public to visit some of its life-changing services during a week of action.

Framework launches £30,000 recovery appeal
Homelessness charity Framework has launched a £30,000 appeal to step up the fight against rough sleeping in the Mansfield area.

Southwell Minster service for Framework
Homelessness, its causes and remedies, will be the subject of a special Southwell Minster Service on Saturday, 28th January.

Craftsmen continue rehabilitation by sculpting Southwell Minster Christmas crib
A team of Framework service users say they are "honoured and proud" to have been asked to sculpt the 2011 Southwell Minster Christmas crib and Nativity scene.

New accommodation in Lincoln
Nineteen new units of homeless accommodation in Lincoln City Centre have been formally unveiled.

Telephone hotline launched to combat rough sleeping and save lives
Framework has launched a new weapon in its fight against rough sleeping - a potentially life-saving telephone hotline.

Diners and restaurateurs join forces to support homeless people at Christmas
Diners will have the opportunity to help homeless and vulnerable people this Christmas - without leaving the comfort of their restaurant tables.

Framework the talk of Westminster as politicians urged to act on homelessness
Framework was the talk of Westminster and the regional airwaves yesterday as it hosted its first ever Parliamentary reception at Westminster.

Last Orders launches new website and Peer Mentoring Service during Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol Awareness Week is a national initiative that runs from 14th to the 19th November and highlights the negative effects that alcohol has on society.

Support our Out of the Cold Christmas appeal
Framework has joined forces with the Nottingham Building Society, Nottingham Post and Capital FM to take homeless people Out of The Cold this Christmas.

WiSE scheme nominated for Guardian award
Framework’s visionary employment and training programme WiSE has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

Homelessness charity presents arts festival
To celebrate its 10th anniversary at a time of the most severe funding cuts in its history Framework is hosting a music and performance festival.

Framework increases 10th Anniversary Appeal funds with successful Grand Prize Draw
Framework ceremoniously pulled out the winners of its first Grand Prize Draw on Friday 12th August with the help of the charity mascot Roofus.

Framework shows support of today’s youth by celebrating International Youth Day
In light of the recent appalling events that have taken place across the country Framework feels it is more important than ever to celebrate IYD.

Framework's catering service gains international endorsement
Bitesize, the catering service of charity Framework, delivered a large chocolate cake to the BBC Radio TMS commentators of England Vs India.

Golf Day raises £10K for Framework
Local businesses raised £10,000 in aid of the homeless by taking part in a charity golf day on 11 July.

Framework celebrates 10th anniversary with summer party for 500 service users
Nottinghamshire-based homelessness charity Framework is currently marking its 10th anniversary is celebrating with 500 service users on Friday 29th July.

NEW ASHFIELD AND MANSFIELD SERVICES SUPPORT HOMELESS PEOPLE AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES
HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits Sutton and Mansfield on Tuesday 12 July to open two major projects developed by the charity Framework during four years.

Special events to mark Framework's 10th anniversary
Nottingham-based homelessness charity Framework celebrates its 10th anniversary on Friday 1 July with 10 days of fundraising and awareness raising events.

Last Orders wins Best Partnership Working award at East Midlands Awards
Last Orders, Framework’s specialist alcohol service, was awarded the Best Partnership Working award at the East Midlands regional awards ceremony on June 9th.

The Nottingham has raised £1,974 for Framework
Framework has been chosen by staff at The Nottingham as their charity of the year 2011.

Framework launches a new coffee shop experience
Barista coffee shop is a new social enterprise being launched by Framework on Saturday 21st May.

An evening of opera in the garden
Framework is delighted to have been chosen by the Doverbeck Trust as the beneficiary of this year’s opera performance in the garden of The Old Hall at Lowdham.

Framework launches new Gateway to Nature service
Framework is launching a new service to offer support to people who want to overcome barriers to getting out and enjoying natural and green spaces.

Last Orders open as normal during the bank holidays
Framework’s specialist alcohol service, Last Orders, will remain open as normal during the two forthcoming bank holiday weekends.

GJ's raises funds for Framework
Framework has received a £2,010 donation from GJs, a DIY, hardware and home and garden store in Alfreton, Derbyshire.

Bishop becomes Patron of Framework
The Right Reverend Paul Butler, Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, has agreed to become Patron of the Nottinghamshire-based homelessness charity Framework.

Framework launches in Doncaster
The Substance Misuse Floating Support Service supports people at risk of losing their homes in Doncaster and are affected by drug or alcohol misuse.

Framework is refused permission for judicial review
Framework is refused permission to take legal action against Nottingham City Council but vows to continue its fight against the government.

Framework chosen as charity of the year
Music group The Bluecoat Singers have chosen Framework as their charity of the year for 2011.

International Women's Day - Results
Past and present Framework employees and supporters were honoured in Nottingham's Women of Substance campaign, on 8th March at Nottingham Council House.

Prayers for the homeless
The people of Southwell are doing their utmost to support homeless and vulnerable people in Nottinghamshire.

Handel Street day centre is closing
Handel Street day centre, is to close after 20 years of helping homeless and vulnerable people.

International Women's Day 2011
Framework has officially nominated service manager Karen Mayes in Nottingham's 100 Women of Substance campaign.

5,000 signatures needed by 20th March
Help force Nottingham City Council to debate its plans to make massive cuts in the vital Supporting People budget.

International Women's Day 2011
Shirley Share, a former long-standing Framework employee, has been nominated in Nottingham's 100 Women of Substance campaign.

Sainsbury's sleeps out for Framework
Sainsbury's Beeston is supporting The Mansfield Big Snore 2011.

Helping Hands Achieves Eight Work Experience Placements
Helping Hands supports vulnerable people with mental health problems to gain the skills needed to secure employment.

Framework collects record street donations
During the past few months 137 Framework volunteers have braved the cold to collect cash donations from members of the public.

Framework initiates legal action against the government and city council over funding cuts
Framework has initiated legal action against the government and Nottingham City Council over cuts to funding for the Supporting People (SP) budget.

Councillor Collins Response to Grant Shapps MP
Councillor Collins has responded to an open letter about cuts to the Supporting People budget from Grant Shapps, the Minister for Housing and Local Government.

Framework Alcohol Service Wins New Contracts
Framework’s specialist alcohol service Last Orders, which is funded by NHS Nottingham City, is launching two new city centre services from 4th April.

Winter Wonderland Charity Ball
A charity ball is taking place on the 28th January to raise money for homeless and vulnerable people in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

Funding of services for homeless and vulnerable people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire from 1 April 2011
Statement from Andrew Redfern, Chief Executive of Framework.

Open Letter to the People of Nottingham
Government Housing Minister Grant Shapps has written to the people of Nottingham regarding the spending cuts.

Funding Cuts Update
Framework held an important meeting just before Christmas with the leadership of Nottinghamshire County Council.

Central Office Is Moving
The long awaited move for Framework Central Office has finally arrived.

Limited Edition Photos Support The Music Exchange
The Music Exchange patron and professional photographer David Baird has produced a set of limited edition prints, with part of the fee going to the enterprise.

HELP LOCAL PEOPLE IN NEED - EXPRESS YOUR VIEWS NOW!
From next spring, thousands of homeless and vulnerable people are likely to go without support due to funding cuts proposed by Nottinghamshire County Council.

Framework series on BBC Radio Nottingham
The Frances Finn show on BBC Radio Nottingham ran a series of pieces on Framework every day from 29th November to 3rd December.

Nottingham Designer Visits Music Exchange

Framework Newsletter is Featured in Design Week

Framework receives world's largest custard cream
The world's largest custard cream has been kindly donated to Framework.

Charity Single!
The Bee Hatchers new single Tinsel Town by is out now.

Framework Blog
Framework's first ever blog has now been launched.

Coming to a street near you?
Framework launches its winter campaign November 18th 2010.

Trent FM Promoting Framework
Black Thunder vehicles advertising Framework

Flashmob 2010
A group of supporters from Nottingham’s leading homelessness charity, Framework, gathered in Old Market Square on 2nd November.

Framework Honoured at National Training Awards 2010
Framework, has been honoured with a prestigious national training award in recognition of its commitment to training, learning and development in the workplace.

Sainsbury's Beeston shoppers asked to help local vulnerable children
Sainsbury’s and leading local homelessness charity Framework will launch an appeal on Saturday 28 August 2010 at the supermarket’s Beeston store, asking shoppers to donate new school uniforms for vulnerable children.

Val Roberts - a Friend and Colleague
Val Roberts, our Corporate Services Director, died peacefully at home on Sunday 20th June 2010.

Framework relaunches life changing services
Four life-changing accommodation, support and training services run by Framework, Nottinghamshire's leading homelessness, officially reopen.

A 'ground-breaking' day for vulnerable young people in Ashfield
The High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire lead a ‘ground-breaking’ ceremony today for Framework’s exciting new living and training scheme for young people in Ashfield

New Bishop met homeless mums in run up to Mothers Day

Furniture Donation Service closed
Framework has closed its furniture donation service.

The Big Snore was a big success!
Fundraising event organised by volunteers in Mansfield is set to raise over £9,000!

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